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#61223
Topic
OT bootleg DVD reviews
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/61223/action/topic#61223
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These 2 guys as you call them are mostly responsible for the production of the new dual layer asian set. I finally received a sample set today to submit my opinion on them.

The good:
Much better transfer than the 2000 LOOK OT bootleg set and no audio delays
Spiffy covers and inserts
Dual layer-allows for bonus features on the same disc as the movie
Decent menus

The bad:
Leia welding scene is missing
Audio is 192k 2.0 or a fake 5.1 track-no 1500k PCM audio-heavy fidelity/panning loss on the 2.0, although the 5.1 is somewhat stronger
Subtitles are frequently wrong or incomplete

The ugly:
Video is too dark (brightness/gamma) and the color is a bit subdued-contrast is ok
Deinterlacing was not done correctly, causing some lag/blurring and very visible interlacing, especially in fast motion scenes.
Artifacting is worse than the 2 DVDR sets, despite it being a dual layer set
Upward moving dark lines are very evident, suggesting old/dirty/poor quality LD players were used

Verdict:
6.5/10-Decent effort, and definately better than the old asian set, but it's very obvious this was produced primarily to make money.
I do not fault the US coordinators for this as I know communication was not direct with the creators, but it still does not excuse what I consider to be a shoddy product.


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#60649
Topic
Best Bootleg DVDs
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/60649/action/topic#60649
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It's possible because the FBI cares little about entertainment piracy, despite their claims to the contrary. Their only real interest in copywrong infringement are large scale software counterfeiting operations and new film bootlegging. There's a reason why you always see the FBI warning before a movie-scare tactics. Do you see a counterfeiting warning plastered all over US currency? Of course not-but yet the penalties for that are much more severe (think Secret Service!) The truth is, if the Justice Dept deems it a real threat to the industry being affected (and not just a slight drop in profit margins by bloated corporations), then they will act. Because of the DMCA, online file sharing piracy is much easier to track and prosecute-what is called "hard" piracy is much more difficult to stop, because of the burden of having to produce evidence. You're much more likely to be sued than criminally prosecuted, but even that is infrequent at best.
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#60534
Topic
Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/60534/action/topic#60534
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It's the same thing. RowMan says that despite it being factory punched, the transfer is not as good as my set, nor is the audio PCM. I haven't seen it yet but I ordered a set and will judge for myself. Not to mention that the set got no votes at all on the "best bootleg" poll should tell you something. I'm not insulting anyone, but the set was produced under less than ideal circumstances from what I understand, ie no direct communication between the creators and the US coordinators.
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#60230
Topic
Greedoshootsfirst.com
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/60230/action/topic#60230
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Anyone have any info on this website? They emailed me some time ago looking for copies of my set, but it seems too amateurish to be a serious anti-Lucas page. I never mailed them anything since it looks like either a scam or an attempt to get free merchandise. Besides, the website's name itself doesn't really make sense-everyone knows HAN shoots first, and that the Greedo scene was an editing error.
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#59966
Topic
Best Bootleg DVDs
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/59966/action/topic#59966
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This was a BURN error, not a mastering flaw. Please STOP posting about it, it's been corrected.

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RoTJ - 1h04m00s - the picture goes black and then the scene DOES repeat itself (I never noticed it before).

In one of the shots in ROTJ immediatly after Lando orders all craft to "Pull up", picture becomes pixulated for a few seconds


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#59824
Topic
DVD labels art
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/59824/action/topic#59824
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Yes, inkjet printable discs are used, which are white topped. There are also thermal printers, which are more expensive but have the benefit of being able to print onto regular shiny surface discs or thermal printable discs. The downside to thermal disc printing is the ink can become destabilized due to the heat generated by centrifugal force, causing smearing. You can also get an inexpensive CD title printer (does not do graphics) for about $80 that will print onto any shiny or matte surface disc. IMHO the most feasible option is an Epson R200 or R300 capable of printing onto inkjet printable discs-they run from roughly $100 to $200.