Wookie Groomer

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Join date: 4-Feb-2005
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Post: #297663
Topic: STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297663/action/topic#297663
Time: 23-Sep-2007 9:03 PM

13GB Sith going up now

Post: #297346
Topic: Greetings from Wookie Groomer; Split Screen Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297346/action/topic#297346
Time: 16-Sep-2007 10:36 PM

Originally posted by: BMadden

Originally posted by: Wookie Groomer
Brand new DVD's have been created from High Def/Retail sources just this year. New Hope was posted a few months ago, Empire is finishing up on the newsgroup now and Jedi will be coming after Attack of the Clones 1080p 12GB is finished in about 4 days. All my new V2 split screens are available in 1080P and normal DVD editions. Stay away from the original splits screens I posted several years ago, the new ones are light years better in every way.

Hi Wookie Groomer,

Just wondering: since you just did a 12GB version of AOTC, will you be doing TPM and ROTS as well? I've downloaded your 8GB versions and they look absolutely fantastic so I'm not even sure if 12GB versions are necessary, but if you're doing them I'll definitely keep an eye out for them. Keep up the great work.

If your display is larger than 40" and 1080P the 12GB editions are a must. Episodes I and III were just released as H264 on a.b.hdtv so I will not be posting mine.

Post: #297060
Topic: Greetings from Wookie Groomer; Split Screen Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297060/action/topic#297060
Time: 11-Sep-2007 12:13 PM

Brand new DVD's have been created from High Def/Retail sources just this year. New Hope was posted a few months ago, Empire is finishing up on the newsgroup now and Jedi will be coming after Attack of the Clones 1080p 12GB is finished in about 4 days. All my new V2 split screens are available in 1080P and normal DVD editions. Stay away from the original splits screens I posted several years ago, the new ones are light years better in every way.

Post: #297059
Topic: Wookie Groomer's 1080p Star Wars Saga project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297059/action/topic#297059
Time: 11-Sep-2007 12:12 PM

Post: #296162
Topic: WOOKIE GROOMER PRESENTS: ADDICTED TO STAR WARS (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296162/action/topic#296162
Time: 27-Aug-2007 7:54 PM

I just posted the official case covers for Addicted to Star Wars DVD and 720p MKV, plus cover art for V.2 of the split screen series and the 1080P DVD9's of Episodes IV,V,IV. All can be found in the newsgroup.

Post: #295818
Topic: Wookie Groomer's 1080p Star Wars Saga project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295818/action/topic#295818
Time: 22-Aug-2007 8:03 PM

I posted official split screen case/face cover art on the groups if anyone wants them.

Post: #295185
Topic: Wookie Groomer's 1080p Star Wars Saga project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295185/action/topic#295185
Time: 13-Aug-2007 9:48 PM

I might have a chance in about 2-3 weeks to post something so pick what's most wanted. 1080p WMV DVD9 or 480p NTSC DVD9 split screens. My updated New Hope Split screen came and went without a peep from anyone so I assumed no one was interested.

Post: #294293
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/294293/action/topic#294293
Time: 1-Aug-2007 11:44 PM

Hello,

I'm sorry to see this post so late in it's developmental stages. I've always steered clear of home made fan stuff and didn't give it a second thought. I noticed the latest trailer on usenet and it was great aside from the checker board of tie fighters, that gave me a chuckle. That post made me come here to see if there's any info and of course... Anyway, this looks like a quality project and I am afraid to ask if it's being edited entirely in MPEG2 480p or if 1080i assets are being utilized. There was a killer quality German H.264 New Hope 1080i broadcast back in December of 2006 and at the very least I hope most of the elements for this project were taken from that and not limited to DVD. I've sifted through as much of this thread as I could but after an hour I couldn't tell what the original quality of the assets were or if they came from anything better than DVD. I hope for preservations sake this final project will be available in 1080p and edited in 1080p in addition to standard 480p DVD authoring. There's so much 1080P star wars out there now besides anything I've done so the quality source material has been there. Anyways, congratulations on a very popular and long awaited fan project! If this turns out to be 1080P you'll have one legendary release on your hands.

Post: #292290
Topic: Wookie Groomer's 1080p Star Wars Saga project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/292290/action/topic#292290
Time: 10-Jul-2007 6:35 PM

Here is the complete list of everything I put out there so far:

1. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace DVD9 1080P
2. Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones DVD9 1080P
3. Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith DVD9 1080P
4. Star Wars: A New Hope Special Edition DVD9 1080P
5. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Special Edition DVD9 1080P
6. Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi Special Edition DVD9 1080P
7. Star Wars: A New Hope "Han Shoots First" Edition 13GB 1080P
8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back "Bobba Fett Speaks" Edition 13GB 1080p
9. Addicted To Star Wars 1080i MPEG2 18GB
10. Addicted To Star Wars Standard Definition DVD9
11. Addicted To Star Wars V2 Standard Definition DVD9 (FIXED)
12. Addicted To Star Wars V2 DVD9 720P (FIXED)
13. A New Hope Split Screen V2 DVD9 Standard Definition 16x9
14. A New Hope Split Screen V2 DVD9 1080P
15. Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi Special Edition 12GB 1080P

The DVD9 1080P edititions of anything that I do are designed to not only be 100% PC compatible for home theater PC use but are 100% XBOX 360 playable as well. There are some bogus x.264 and 720P versions out there from crap sources. That is why I put "Wookie Groomer Presents" in front of the posts so you know the difference.

Post: #291997
Topic: Wookie Groomer's 1080p Star Wars Saga project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291997/action/topic#291997
Time: 5-Jul-2007 7:55 PM

I just ran through this process myself and it took all of eight minutes on my old crappy P4. Be sure to have the latest versions of Media Encoder available. I would have reposted my corrected version but it's so fast and easy to do this fix I can't imagine why anyone can not do it for themselves. I would rather invest the time upping the 12GB versions instead.

Post: #291996
Topic: Wookie Groomer's 1080p Star Wars Saga project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291996/action/topic#291996
Time: 5-Jul-2007 7:31 PM

Here is the note with the links intact, this does work, several have confirmed so.

For those also having problems - just to let you know iworked out how to fix
it - I used Windows Media Stream Editor to demux the audio and video and
remux them back into one file - plays flawlessly on the pc and the x360 -
can only imagine the header information got corrupted

It's a utility included with Windows Media Encoder:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/default.mspx

Details here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/howto/articles/IntroEncoding.aspx

under "Additional features with encoder utilities."

Post: #291994
Topic: Wookie Groomer's 1080p Star Wars Saga project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291994/action/topic#291994
Time: 5-Jul-2007 7:24 PM

If you guys can't get it working with the known methods others are having success with I can't do anything for you. The best I can do without someone stepping up and posting their fixed version is to post my 12GB edition. My Clones works fine and If you play it on the 360 without screwing around with it, it should play through without issue. If you jump ahead or step forward it with will crap out- that much I can confirm.

Post: #291560
Topic: Wookie Groomer's 1080p Star Wars Saga project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291560/action/topic#291560
Time: 29-Jun-2007 10:13 AM

Aside from an actual pile of steaming poo, Ridata is crap. Splurge a little and get Verbaim DVD+R DL media, burn in the UDF format at 2.4x and it should flawlessly. Also,be sure to have the latest Nero. Memorex media also works well, I have been using that lately with great success even on the 360. Also, I've used Ridata in the past and getting to verify properly is almost impossible because it's only compatible with a few DVD burners. Most burners require special firmwares just for Ridata. I suggest either NEC or Lite-on. Not the most popular but after going through nearly 20 DVD burners over the past 5 years I think I know a thing or two about burners and those brands have the widest compatibility with media.

Post: #291521
Topic: WOOKIE GROOMER PRESENTS: ADDICTED TO STAR WARS (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291521/action/topic#291521
Time: 28-Jun-2007 11:41 PM

Originally posted by: vbangle

Originally posted by: Wookie Groomer
Alright folks, the first of 3 newly revised and corrected editions are now posting. Starting the marathon of insanity is the standard DVD9 version, followed by the 720P MKV DVD9 version and then to be concluded by the 1080P Ultra Edition that the sample came from. nfo files will be attached to each version for edition specifics. Again, these are in the newsgroups and you need a premium service provider to get them till someone torrents them for the cheap ass bastards. Now if you don't mind, I have High Definition splits screens to work on...

Thanks Wookie Groomer. I hope your tone is in jest...if you are a little pissed at the moment that's a shame......you have to know that there are many people here who love your work and the opportunity to have good quality HD versions of Star Wars....

I hope you know that....you are the only one doing stuff like this and it is appreciated. Thanks for considering to redo the split screens.....those will be awesome as well....

Huh? pissed? not at all. I would be even more nuts to work on projects and post them while being pissed. Or did you mean drunk? Not sure what side of the world your on. However, people that don't want to pay for premium news services are still cheap basturds

Post: #291513
Topic: WOOKIE GROOMER PRESENTS: ADDICTED TO STAR WARS (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291513/action/topic#291513
Time: 28-Jun-2007 10:29 PM

Alright folks, the first of 3 newly revised and corrected editions are now posting. Starting the marathon of insanity is the standard DVD9 version, followed by the 720P MKV DVD9 version and then to be concluded by the 1080P Ultra Edition that the sample came from. nfo files will be attached to each version for edition specifics. Again, these are in the newsgroups and you need a premium service provider to get them till someone torrents them for the cheap ass bastards. Now if you don't mind, I have High Definition splits screens to work on...

Post: #291462
Topic: Wookie Groomer's 1080p Star Wars Saga project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291462/action/topic#291462
Time: 28-Jun-2007 2:39 PM

Originally posted by: tjdavis1138
Why can't people just download something and convert it themselves? You go through all the trouble of uploading something in the first place and all you get are request for this version or that version

There's a shit pot full of tutorials on the internet to convert any format to another!

True, but holding a grudge against a digital format that can provide great happiness is even more disturbing than the sheer laziness and selfishness I see on the net. With all the fanatics on here you would think the first principle philosophy would be applied " You must unlearn, what you have learned..."

Post: #291452
Topic: WOOKIE GROOMER PRESENTS: ADDICTED TO STAR WARS (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291452/action/topic#291452
Time: 28-Jun-2007 12:52 PM

Then why isn't anyone letting me know if the sample I posted is working properly? I'm not posting this till I can confirm it actually works.

Post: #291435
Topic: WOOKIE GROOMER PRESENTS: ADDICTED TO STAR WARS (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291435/action/topic#291435
Time: 28-Jun-2007 9:38 AM

Does no one want this corrected version?

Post: #291434
Topic: Wookie Groomer's 1080p Star Wars Saga project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291434/action/topic#291434
Time: 28-Jun-2007 9:36 AM

Originally posted by: muffin
Any plans for x264 releases? I don't have a Xbox 360, so the WMV/VC-1 releases are useless to me. I will not use Microsoft proprietary garbage.

Then you will not have Star Wars in High Def, sucks being you.

Post: #291379
Topic: WOOKIE GROOMER PRESENTS: ADDICTED TO STAR WARS (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291379/action/topic#291379
Time: 27-Jun-2007 2:07 PM

Originally posted by: Henkjehe
Feedback from the sample

Well the quality looks really great. This is some other kind of view at the starwars movies. But with my system is has some stutters in the sound. It was for me not possible to select another soundtrack. (maybe this was the meaning of the sample). I think if it was a Xbox360 HDWDM file (just like your 1080p edits) it would play like an angel on the xbox360. (y)

I play the movie with Media Player Classic 6.4.9.0 and the latest Klite Mega Codec Pack

Specs

Pentium 4 2600
1024 mb DDR
ATI Radeon 9600 128 mb (Ati Catalyst 6.5)
Windows Xp home SP2
Media from HDD played

Overall i'm very happy at the result from the sample. I know my desktop pc is not highend at today standards, but i stream or burn on dl dvd to my console.

Your system is underpowered for high bitrate 1080P VC1 files. I'll get a 720P sample out this evening that should play better on low-mid range systems. The sample is 15MB average and the 720P is 6.4MB average video bitrates. As it stands now, it looks like I'll do a DVD9 "DVD", then a DVD9 720P then a 1080P 19GB in that order. I fully expect to hear stories from people on how they vomited Star Wars in their sleep!

Post: #291364
Topic: WOOKIE GROOMER PRESENTS: ADDICTED TO STAR WARS (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291364/action/topic#291364
Time: 27-Jun-2007 11:12 AM

I suppose since I have the raw assets to create a DVD I should do it while I still can. It just takes an eternity for every encode and upload. MPEG2 only take about 12-17 hours to encode vs the 40+ hours for 1080P. The new DVD will most likely not have a menu but far superior image quality over the original one. Simply selecting the audio channels with your DVD remote should be enough to use it effectively.

However, the sample posted is VC1 with AC3 files encased in MKV. Please provide feedback if possible.

Post: #291352
Topic: WOOKIE GROOMER PRESENTS: ADDICTED TO STAR WARS (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291352/action/topic#291352
Time: 27-Jun-2007 10:38 AM

A new version will be available shortly. I posted a 650MB sample on the groups and would like your feedback on it. I need to know if it plays properly and if all the audio channels are accessible.

Post: #291347
Topic: Wookie Groomer's 1080p Star Wars Saga project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291347/action/topic#291347
Time: 27-Jun-2007 9:37 AM

re: Episode II - The users on the newsgroups have resolved this. Here is the basic text from the groups:

For those also having problems - just to let you know I worked out how to fix
it - I used Windows Media Stream Editor to demux the audio and video and
remux them back into one file - plays flawlessly on the pc and the x360 -
can only imagine the header information got corrupted

It's a utility included with Windows Media Encoder:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...r/default.mspx

Details here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...oEncoding.aspx

under "Additional features with encoder utilities."

Post: #291171
Topic: WOOKIE GROOMER PRESENTS: ADDICTED TO STAR WARS (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/291171/action/topic#291171
Time: 24-Jun-2007 8:43 PM

Everyone,

Just an update:

I am nearly finished with a suped up version of Addicted To Star Wars and will be posting it in the coming week or two. Here are the highlights of V.2.0:

Video bitrate: 15745 kbps VC1

1) The entire feature is mastered from all new High Definition sources. The original ATSW was sourced from the retail DVD's.

2) This edition has the prequels going top to bottom on the left column and the original trilogy starting top to bottom in the right column. This was in response to several people on the net stating this method would make more sense and after tinkering with it I tend to agree.

3) The "A New Hope" used in this version is my "Han Shoots First" edition with color correction and of course, the scene where Greedo shoots Han first has been restored to the original proper cut.

4) The original ATSW was mistakenly encoded at 29.97 fps instead of 23.976 fps causing the audio to drift out of sync. Also, this method caused some de-interlacing artifacts on some software players. Now, this editions fps is corrected and now in proper progressive film for smooth easy, interlace artifact free playback.

5) I moved away from encoding in MPEG2 in favor of the more efficient VC-1. I used a ridiculously high video bitrate that was not possible to do with the bloated MPEG2 encoding without creating large and unmanageable files. So even though this project is close to the same file size as the previous at 1080, (roughly 19GB) the quality is far more superior. This Mega-Edition is literally designed to be used as the highest quality reference material you can get to show off your high end systems. Assuming you have the processing power for it

I think the hardware requirements might be slightly higher than expected but I don't see any performance hit at all.

6) Audio sync is fixed, as previously mentioned, due to the frame rate issue.

All in the MKV container so Media player classic or similar is recomended. Also, a stripped down 720p DVD9 with eight stereo soundtracks will be provided later on for the space starved.

The encoding of the 1080p version is complete and the visual quality is stunning and 3-D like. A MUST have for anyone with a high end display or projector as it is the ultimate show off reference material Star Wars fan or not. The EX encoded 5.1 soundtracks are in development now. No DVD edition is planned. However, anyone wanting a DVD can master one using this as the source for it.

Post: #290839
Topic: Info: The Empire Strikes Back in HD Compromise
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/290839/action/topic#290839
Time: 20-Jun-2007 10:23 AM

Originally posted by: dumb_kid
Just wondering if a 13 GB Jedi was on the way... the only two changes I would rquest is an upscald version of Lapti Nek be spliced in since "Jedi Rocks" is by far the worst addition to all three of the movies... even worse than greedo shooting... The music is awful and the "new and improved" Sny Snootles is just pathetic. A quick upscaled version of the Shaw ghost would be appreciated too.

I don't do requests, plus these are in High Definition, those scenes are low quality non-anamorphic and do not belong in my HD releases. I'm sure there are plenty of DVD's bootlegs out there with these changes, in fact this forum seems thrive on those.