The Rigid Tools poster is part of one of the short films featuring Roger Rabbit and not the original movie. I'm over 2/3 done restoring the Rigid Tools poster in the short film but it's taking longer than I'd like. The holidays and other commitments have been getting in the way.
I have some character profile screens I've been working on for some of the extra content. I'm not sure if I'll go with the cel shaded versions of the character art or the solid color versions at this time but here are some sample images, scaled down to 720p resolution:
http://i.imgur.com/CP2Nylq.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fSl4X1X.jpg
I actually looked into upscaling the alternate opening titles and, due to the way that the opening titles fade in and out along with the limited quality of the available sources for the international opening, it wouldn't work too well.
Update: I now have the French, Spanish, and Japanese dubs along with French, Spanish, and English subtitles. The audio I have for the Spanish version isn't the greatest of quality, though. I'm doing what I can to try and clean it up as much as possible in hopes of being able to use it.
I have the Italian dub and subtitles but the time it would take to sync them with the BD video doesn't seem to be very worthwhile.
Back on topic, I now have the stereo Japanese language dub off the Japanese laserdisc, thanks to a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous. Does anyone know if the movie was dubbed into Spanish or French and, if so, is there a decent source for the dubbed audio?
I thought this board consisted of only 5 real users and everyone else was a sock puppet.
Sorry, I meant to say they are from the same source material. The BD transfer doesn't show signs of DVNR but the grain is a lot more controlled since this was an animated feature. There are spots with light dust and scratches but the negatives were obviously still in pretty good condition overall. The Dino DeLaurentiis logo at the beginning has a couple of torn frames that were removed on the DVD versions and there are a couple of reel changes that fade to black and have a different number of black frames before the movie fades back in but everything else seems to match up.
Every single version of the movie that I've seen has different color timing and most of them seem to bump the saturation up too much. The Sony transfer claimed to have accurate color timing but the contrast and saturation are too high, leading to a lot of clipping in the brighter colors. The BD transfer has some clipping in the blacks but not as bad as the blown whites on several of the DVDs. The bluray transfer does have quite a few scenes where the areas that should be grey end up with a blue or pink tinge.
I thought about doing a remastered version of the movie that would have most of the animation errors fixed, such as fixing mis-colored cells and layering errors, but that would be for a much later project.
Metrodome has several releases. They released one version titled "Transformers The Movie Reconstructed" which used a new transfer that gives the full frame from the negative, including information along the edges that would normally be cut off be even a full-frame 35mm projector. The downsides to this release are the fact that it's field-blended PAL video and the audio was unpleasantly remixed with some of the sound effects removed or badly reduced while extra sound effects that weren't in the movie originally were added in for surround effects. The reviews I've read all seem to agree that the sound on this release is pretty terrible overall.
There was another later Metrodome DVD that was released as both a single disc "Special Edition" and a double-disc "Ultimate Edition". This release is in widescreen with slightly better detail and color than the Sony release and better sound but it also suffers, once again, from field-blended PAL video. The Ultimate Edition has more extras but not nearly as many as the Sony 20th anniversary release.
Metrodome released the movie as a region-free barebones blu-ray in the UK which appears to use the same source as the SE/UE DVD release only in 1080p24, so no field blending. It has DTS audio but no special features to speak of. Madman released an Australian Region-B Blu-ray that has the same video transfer and most of the extras that were on the Metrodome Ultimate Edition DVD. The DTS track is released with a Dolby Digital track, but a running commentary track is included.
Okay, so now the question is, do I crack the spine on my "Transformers Generations Deluxe" artbook so I can get additional content...
Are you sure you aren't confusing the reconstructed version transfer with the Rhino transfer? Earlier you said that the colors were oversaturated and had too much red but it looks like that was the case with the Rhino release more than any other version. Metrodome pulled a new transfer directly off the negatives for the Reconstructed version and, from what I understand, this base transfer was used for the Sony 20th Anniversary release and the Metrodome Ultimate Edition, albeit with different color grading and contrast adjustments.
I think the Reconstructed version uses the same transfer that was used for the UK and Austrialian BD. The US anniversary edition has a lot of areas with blown out whites while the BD has a few areas of where the darker areas are too dark and lose some details.
Does anyone whether the UK Metrodome "Reconstructed" or "Ultimate Edition" releases used frame blending or PAL speedup to convert the video to 25fps?
If i can get the nzb, I should be able to get the missing parts.
Demonovation said:
Not sure if anyone brought this up yet, but what about Return to Oz? That seems up Team Blu's alley. I know there is a 1080i version out there. There is also an awesome feature length documentary called Return To Oz: The Joy That Got Away that was an internet only release. There's also extras from the DVD and a lot of cool stuff floating out there on YouTube. I think this is a really under appreciated classic that deserves a proper release that I know it will never get!
VUDU also has this one in 1080p HDX, so video sources are available. There is one Japanese LD with digital stereo sound (This one: http://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/38562/PILF-1052/Return-to-Oz-%281985%29 ). I found a couple of Japanese auctions that have that LD so I could help to get it for a LPCM digital audio track if the project is of interest.
I have the CDs for "Lighting Their Darkest Hour" and the 20th Anniversary reissue of the original Soundtrack album. I used those to create the isolated score.
"Lighting Their Darkest Hour" has the complete score, including tracks that weren't included on the previous score album but it omits the unused audition track. My only gripe is that all the releases use the version of the "Autobot/Decepticon Battle" track that appeared on the original soundtrack and not the original source score. It fades out early at the end so I had to do a lot of work to reconstruct the correct fadeout for the isolated score.
Most of the tracks in-film were edited differently from what was on the soundtrack albums, so the isolated score will be quite different from what is on the CD releases.
Chewtobacca said:
Space Kaijuu said:I don't have the Japanese audio but a kind donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has provided me with a rip of the stereo LPCM audio from the Japanese Laserdisc.
That's fantastic because the LD that has PCM is extremely expensive. Do you plan to sync the PCM to the BD?
If you're referring to eBay auctions, a lot of that has been due to people overpricing the auctions or getting trolled by shill bidders. In Japan, good condition used copies show up every few months on Japanese auction sites and sell for roughly $50-75.
StarThoughts said:
The isolated music and score track sounds like it is going to be entertaining. There have been so many differing releases of DiCola's score it will be nice to have something comprehensive.
Yeah, it took a lot of work to piece it all together properly. The score was obviously written so that it could be edited and looped in places to fit with the final action sequences.
So, it seems I might be able to get the Japanese dub track as well but I don't have the resources to have it translated to English at the moment. If I had a script, creating the subtitles wouldn't be an issue.
I don't have the Japanese audio but a kind donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has provided me with a rip of the stereo LPCM audio from the Japanese Laserdisc.
Also, I just finished the isolated music and score track.
Every transfer of the movie has different color timing. Both the Sony transfer used for the 20th Anniversary DVD and the Metrodome transfer used on the UK and Australian BDs have decent color but neither one matches and both show signs that the colors may still be wrong. It seems like ever since the Rhino DVD, they've been making more and more of an effort to oversaturate the colors as well. I'm not sure f it is simply a desire to try and make every video release look more vivid than the previous one or something wrong with the negatives they've been using.
(edit: I found out that the UK releases used a new transfer off of the original negatives.)
I'm hoping for a BD50. I'd have to compress the extras too much to make it all fit on a BD25.
I have a copy of the Rhino DVD coming now, so I can get the extra material off of that one. I really wish I could get a hold of the original Japanese Laserdisc so I could get the original stereo sound mix off of it.
How about a Teddy Ruxpin Raider?
Not Star Wars but still batsh*t:
I’ve been working on compiling everything for a personal project to make my own blu-ray restoration of the 1986 animated film, Transformers: The Movie.
Hopefully, I will have some help getting this all packaged into a nice Blu-Ray. I plan to repair/restore some of the more heavily scratched/torn frames in the transfer. I’m also orrecting the matting to the true 1.85:1 aspect ratio. I probably won’t do much with the colors since there is not definitive color reference and the Metrodome release apparently already had the colors corrected as closely as possible to the original intended colors.
I have a large list of extras that I’ve been compiling and creating, which is about 80-90% done, but there are a few things I’m still looking for.
Is there a better copy of Stan Bush’s “The Touch” music video than what is on Youtube or the Blu-Ray?
Here is what I have so far:
[Movie]
HD Theatrical version - 1080p widescreen transfer
[COMPLETE] English DTS 5.1 Surround soundtrack
[COMPLETE] LPCM Stereo soundtrack
[COMPLETE] Running commentary by story consultant Flint Dille, director Nelson Shin, and voice actress Susan Blu
[COMPLETE] Fan commentary featuring prominent fans of the franchise - Paul Hitchens, Rik Alvarez, Joe Moore, and Alex Weiner
[COMPLETE] Running commentary by Chris McFeely
[COMPLETE] custom isolated music and score track
[COMPLETE] Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
SD International TV & video version - 480i fullframe
[COMPLETE] reconstructed English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
[COMPLETE] Spanish Language mono dialog track
[COMPLETE] French Language mono dialog track
[COMPLETE] Japanese Language stereo dialog track
[Trailers]
Promo Reel
[COMPLETE] restored original audio track
[COMPLETE] running commentary by Paul Hitchens
Teaser Trailer
Theatrical Trailer
[COMPLETE] original audio track
[COMPLETE] alternate audio track with additional narration
Theatrical Trailer HD Remaster
[COMPLETE] original audio track
[COMPLETE] alternate audio track with additional narration
30 second “kid” version TV commercial SD original w multiple audio tracks
[COMPLETE] “opens in three days” narration
[COMPLETE] “opens today” narration
30 second “kid” version TV commercial HD remaster w multiple audio tracks
[COMPLETE] “opens in three days” narration
[COMPLETE] “opens today” narration
60 second “teen” version TV commercial SD original w multiple audio tracks
[COMPLETE] “opens august 8th” narration
[COMPLETE] “opens tomorrow” narration
[COMPLETE] “now playing” narration
60 second “teen” version TV commercial HD remaster w multiple audio tracks
[COMPLETE] “opens august 8th” narration
[COMPLETE] “opens tomorrow” narration
[COMPLETE] “now playing” narration
30 second “teen” version TV commercial SD original w multiple audio tracks
[COMPLETE] “opens in three days” narration
[COMPLETE] “opens august 8th” narration
[COMPLETE] “opens tomorrow” narration
[COMPLETE] “now playing” narration
30 second “teen” version TV commercial HD remaster w multiple audio tracks
[COMPLETE] “opens in three days” narration
[COMPLETE] “opens august 8th” narration
[COMPLETE] “opens tomorrow” narration
[COMPLETE] “now playing” narration
15 second UK TV commercial- SD original (restored)
15 second UK TV commercial- HD remaster
Special sweepstakes commercial
[Toy Commercials]
US, Japanese, and Pre-Transformers “Diaclone” toy commercials video
[Scramble City OVA semi-prequel]
Scramble City Japanese OVA
[COMPLETE] Original Japanese Audio
[COMPLETE] Running Commentary by Chris McFeely
[COMPLETE] Fan Commentary
[COMPLETE] English subtitles based on the original international translation
[COMPLETE] New English subtitles with improved translation
Japanese “Scramble City Toys” promo video
Japanese “Scramble City” toy commercials
Animated Storyboards (from the 20th anniversary DVD and UK bluray)
[COMPLETE] Gone Fishing
[COMPLETE] Autobot/Decepticon Battle
[COMPLETE] Optimus Prime vs Megatron
[COMPLETE] Unused Devastator Scene
[COMPLETE] Death of Ultra Magnus
[]Additional Storyboard Art gallery
Extended Cinex Test
Test footage with deleted and alternate scenes
[COMPLETE] running commentary track by Paul Hitchens
[COMPLETE] running commentary track by Chris McFeely
[Interviews and featurettes]
Flint Dille interview, Peter Cullen Q&A, and Vince DiCola interview video
“Q&A”, “The Cast And Characters”, and “The Death of Optimus Prime” featurette with Flint Dille, Susan Blu, and Nelson Shin
[Music Videos]
Stan Bush - “The Touch” music video
“Weird Al” Yankovic - “Dare To Be Stupid” music video
[additional secret easter eggs]
[Animated Slide Shows]
Character Bios slideshows with production art, toy photos, and artwork:
[] - Character Bios - Classic Heroes
[] - Character Bios - Classic Villains
[] - Character Bios - New Heros
[] - Character Bios - New Villains
[]Merchandise and Promotional Material
[]Production Art - Various model sheets, production sketches and other production art, character bios, cover artwork, promotional art, and promo posters
[bd rom content]
Transformers The Movie original script pdf file
Theater and Ziploc store promotion kit package pdf
Transformers: The Movie 1986 Marvel Comics comic adaptation pdf
Transformers: The Animated Movie 2007 IDW comic adaptation pdf
Transformers The Movie storybook from Ladybird Books Ltd pdf
Transformers The Movie Sticker Book digital archive pdf
Sources:
Austrialian Blu-Ray (Madman Release)
DTS track from the UK Blu-Ray (Metrodome Release)
English PCM audio from the original Japanese LD (Hillcrane Release)
Original US DVD (Rhino Release)
US 20th Anniversary DVD (Sony Release)
UK Ultimate Edition DVD (Metrodome Release)
UK Reconstructed DVD (Metrodome Release)
Transformers Visual Works artbook
Transformers First Series Complete book
Transformers Generations series of photobooks
Transformers Vault book
I have the bluray and the japanese 17gb HDTV rip of RotLA. It wouldn't be that difficult to match up the HDTV video to the bluray audio and rebuild a bd25 version of the bluray with the HDTV video.
Yeah, it is worse. If it were simply sped up, the frames wouldn't be blurred and it would be a lot easier to restore it to the correct framerate.
The TV version on the German ultimate edition isn't sped up, actually. It's field-blended so that it stays the same speed as the source but has some of the fields blended together to adjust for the frame rate differences.
I need some help converting some frame-blended pal videos to their original 24fps framerate. Most of the links I found are broken and a lot of information is now outdated.
Are there any reliable avisynth scripts that will remove blended frames and restore the video to it's original framerate properly? I'm looking more for quality over speed. I could do this manually, but I don't want to go down that road if there is a better alternative.