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Post: #156037
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/156037/action/topic#156037
Time: 17-Nov-2005 3:46 PM

That's the plan, yes.

Sega, you are the man once again. I'll make sure they get back to you as soon as possible.

Post: #156014
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/156014/action/topic#156014
Time: 17-Nov-2005 2:11 PM

We had X0 captures done from two different people. Only one was from nin.

You would be correct in your assessment THX. Though keep in mind that the THX discs are better for a lot of scenes where there isn't a lot of motion.

Post: #155948
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155948/action/topic#155948
Time: 17-Nov-2005 10:00 AM

I don't have any doubt we'd be able to to a better job of cleaning it up than the THX gurus did back then. The real question is whether or not the quality difference is enough between our X0 Definitive/Faces captures and the SC. My screenshots there are not off an X0, and I can tell you the X0 cap puts that Faces shot to shame, though the detail in the star destroyer is still victimized by the temporal smoothing.

Post: #155845
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155845/action/topic#155845
Time: 17-Nov-2005 2:29 AM

Not that I can tell, though I haven't really checked any further than the sail barge scene.

The video looks a bit more detailed on some scenes, though there is more noise.

Post: #155832
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155832/action/topic#155832
Time: 17-Nov-2005 1:06 AM

Check this out...

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9149/rotj17ma.th.jpg

full-res version

Keep in mind that this is a frame affected by the THX temporal filtering, but I think it's safe to say the SC's still have a slight advantage over their US counterparts...

Post: #155813
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155813/action/topic#155813
Time: 16-Nov-2005 11:25 PM

heh, yeah you're right. Seattle should be in there instead of Dallas.

Post: #155802
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155802/action/topic#155802
Time: 16-Nov-2005 10:50 PM

NFC Championship: Carolina 31, Dallas 30
AFC Championship: Denver 23, Indianapolis 20

Superbowl XL: Denver 17, Carolina 10

Post: #155798
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155798/action/topic#155798
Time: 16-Nov-2005 10:42 PM

I wouldn't rule out an EditDroid-esque X0 release. Especially if MeBe has anything to say about it.

Post: #155796
Topic: "FACES" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155796/action/topic#155796
Time: 16-Nov-2005 10:38 PM

That sounds right to me DJ, though I don't know enough about that model to offer anymore of an opinion.

The X0 capture is clean enough that we are hoping to do a 720p version. Even that sounds like a stretch for an LD source, but you'd be suprised at the level of quality we're getting.

Post: #155718
Topic: "FACES" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155718/action/topic#155718
Time: 16-Nov-2005 6:12 PM

What resolution? 62" doesn't mean anything other than the size of your TV really. My dad has an old 50-something inch TV and it looks like crap. Now if your TV says that it's HD or HD-ready, then yes it is hi-def or at least capable of viewing HD material.

Post: #155664
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155664/action/topic#155664
Time: 16-Nov-2005 2:48 PM

I think I should reiterate that the X0 version will be considerably better than the master that the LDs where pressed from, especially for widescreen TVs. So to the people looking to maybe buy an X9 or X0 to view SW, save your money - it won't look as good as our final product anyway! There is only a certain level of quality you can achieve from the LD's before things like color correction and dirt & scratch removal are even considered.

The X0 capture files we have at the moment are more than sufficient for most of the project, though some shots are subpar by nature of their LD pressings. What we are really looking for is captures from rare/alternate versions which may have detail that is lacking in our current versions (i.e. the Japanese SC set). I've lost track of time the past few days so I haven't gotten to compare sega's discs yet. I should have a go at it tonight.

Post: #155662
Topic: "FACES" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155662/action/topic#155662
Time: 16-Nov-2005 2:29 PM

While I would agree that CCE is probably the best encoder out there, I have to disagree that using it or another multi-pass encoder would drastically improve the video. Sending your raw capture straight to the encoder is going to be a hefty job for any program (especially at DVD5) with all the video noise intact. Multi-pass encoding would help, but really you'd only see a big reduction in macroblocking if it went DVD9 instead. (FYI, the X0 will be multi-pass CCE DVD9 unless something better comes along.)

Post: #155535
Topic: <strong>The Jedi/Feta Definitive Collection</strong> (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155535/action/topic#155535
Time: 16-Nov-2005 1:40 AM

Thanks for the props feta. I'm sure Laserman feels honored.

Post: #155534
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155534/action/topic#155534
Time: 16-Nov-2005 1:35 AM

lol, watch the Eagles trade McNabb away for someone like Philip Rivers. Then since McNabb's gone, they bring TO back....

Post: #155474
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155474/action/topic#155474
Time: 15-Nov-2005 8:13 PM

Everything we do and intend to do to each shot and each frame is documented so that we have a reference. We're always on the lookout for better capture options, and in the event we receive a better capture, we can easily go back and do the same things to the new footage. (This is also where our TC print comes in very handy.) In reality, the things we're most concerned about right now are reducing the amount of "rot spots" in the video and the like. Having three copies of an LD captured via X0 and TooTed together would be the ultimate source.

Post: #155264
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155264/action/topic#155264
Time: 15-Nov-2005 3:03 AM

HOLY CRAP!!!

What a game!

Too bad for Akers at the end. I'm sure Elam would have made that field goal...

Post: #155234
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155234/action/topic#155234
Time: 14-Nov-2005 11:43 PM

We would have to ask Laserman. He is very adept in doing that stuff.

Post: #155230
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155230/action/topic#155230
Time: 14-Nov-2005 11:34 PM

Yes, we used BNC composite cables and a PDI modified with a BNC connector I believe. Laserman knows the specifics. I can't remember which version of the LD's it was, they were Laserman's also. The result was significantly less dot crawl and a slightly sharper picture overall.

Post: #155226
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155226/action/topic#155226
Time: 14-Nov-2005 11:15 PM

nin, thanks so much for your help thus far. It's true that we got a better capture on our second try with a Japanese setup. I'm sure getting your players serviced and possibly tweaked combined with our modified PDI card and specialized hardware/software setup would make an even better capture. We'll definitely be in touch.

Post: #155201
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155201/action/topic#155201
Time: 14-Nov-2005 10:17 PM

Article is up!

The thing I loved about Encore was the way you could import photoshop files as menus. I also liked how amidst the user-friendliness of it, you could still tap in and get to the code level if you wanted. I had the very first version, which wasn't very stable and I could never get it to import DTS. I would expect those problems to have been solved by now though.

Post: #155175
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155175/action/topic#155175
Time: 14-Nov-2005 8:44 PM

Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects are the programs I use for making DVD menus. You will find that After Effects has better quality transitions than Premiere, and the more technical things you want to do with your video can be done easier and more efficient with it. Master all three programs and you will have a very powerful package in your arsenal.

I have not yet compared sega's SC ROTJ to my US discs, but I should be doing some caps on my player tonight and have something to show you tomarrow.

Also, look for our newest article to be up within the next hour.

Post: #154815
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154815/action/topic#154815
Time: 13-Nov-2005 11:36 PM

And how about that wind in Chicago today? That was probably the most off-target field goal attempt I've ever seen. The orange Bears jerseys are the old '40s jerseys I believe, but they look out of place, just like Miami's orange jerseys. Personally, I think the only orange jerseys that look cool are the Broncos' third jerseys and of course their throwbacks, but I'm biased.

And speaking of the Broncos, good on them marching into Oakland and sticking it to the Raiders. I have a feeling they'll be 12-4 or better at the end of the season. They have a realistic chance of going 13-3 or 14-2 this season. And to be honest, I have a feeling the Colts will lose at least 2 games this year, so watch out for Denver to challenge them for home field advantage in the playoffs. The Colts have to play at Jacksonville, Cincinnatti, and Seattle, and at home against Pittsburgh and San Diego. I guarantee they'll lost at least two of those games.

Also, props to Green Bay for sticking it to the Falcons. Good on ya Favre.

Post: #154680
Topic: InkJet Printable Dual Layer DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154680/action/topic#154680
Time: 13-Nov-2005 11:32 AM

Verbatim and Taiyo Yuden are the best. TY would be my first choice though, but it doesn't look like they have any DL media at the moment.

SuperMediaStore.com is one of the best places online for blank media. They've got Verbatim and Ritek (another good brand) inkjet printables in DL.

//moving from SW preservation to general//

Post: #154490
Topic: ***The "official" Screenshots thread ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154490/action/topic#154490
Time: 12-Nov-2005 10:36 AM

Dammit, I knew I forgot something. Since I have that set now, I'll grab the rest myself and put 'em all up.

Post: #154296
Topic: ***The "official" Screenshots thread ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154296/action/topic#154296
Time: 11-Nov-2005 5:47 PM

I am opening this thread up to feedback as well as an open intivation for new screenshots from finished projects that are not currently included. The original feedback thread can be found here.

At the moment, I'm looking for anyone willing to make screencaps from Citizen's transfer (preferably the PAL version), as well as any of the dark_jedi releases. Post here or PM me for details.