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Post: #153992
Topic: Laserdisc to Anamorphic DVD ? ? (how to do this?)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/153992/action/topic#153992
Time: 10-Nov-2005 2:08 PM

This is more suited for the general PaFE forum...

(and yeah, Citizen's and Moth3r's anamorphic transfers are the best out there at the moment.)

Post: #153764
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/153764/action/topic#153764
Time: 9-Nov-2005 7:36 PM

I think I came off a little strong in my last post. Those of you who contacted us about the incompleteness of the article were absolutely right to do so, and I hope no bad blood has been shed. You guys actually made us realize that we need to do a better job explaining who our articles are aimed at -- the casual hobbyist, not the expert professional -- and explain where the differences lie in what the articles teach and what we're actually doing with our own equipment. So if nothing else, thank you for that.

I'd love to hear some feedback on this article from anyone who has read it.

Post: #153761
Topic: Info Wanted: Just wondering... re acquiring a digital copy of something I already own?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/153761/action/topic#153761
Time: 9-Nov-2005 7:28 PM

The general rule of thumb around here is to let the others know what you're looking for and wait for them to PM you. If that doesn't work, you can usually PM the creator of the set, who can either help you out, or recommend someone who can.

Post: #153758
Topic: Possible banning of "freemail" addresses.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/153758/action/topic#153758
Time: 9-Nov-2005 7:25 PM

I agree with TR47 on this issue.

Post: #153370
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/153370/action/topic#153370
Time: 8-Nov-2005 1:02 AM

It has been brought to my attention that certain video experts may inadvertantly perceive our monitor calibration article as a legitimate professional way to calibrate your video system. I would just like to point out that this article is aimed at those who would otherwise skip this essential first step in their video project. By no means is it meant to be taken as gospel as the best way to calibrate your system, nor is it the way we calibrated our own equipment. In fact, the first paragraph of the article says this: "Ideally, you would use a colourimeter to perfectly calibrate your PC monitor and your Broadcast monitor/TV, but you can get very good results using test patterns and the right technique."

Only a professional with the proper calibration tools can perform a full calibration of your system. However, if you are not a professional and/or lack the tools to perform such a procedure, this article does a great job of explaining the basics.

Post: #153299
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/153299/action/topic#153299
Time: 7-Nov-2005 8:20 PM

Damn, once again I didn't get to the post office in time to pick the LD's up. Looks like I'll get 'em tomarrow.

Oh, and a new article is up on the web site.

Post: #153227
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/153227/action/topic#153227
Time: 7-Nov-2005 3:34 PM

Apparently TO got into a fist fight with Hugh Douglas in the locker room last week as well. If anywhere, I think he'd land in Atlanta.

Post: #153191
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/153191/action/topic#153191
Time: 7-Nov-2005 1:04 PM

I'm still holding out that no team will take him this year or next year. Though I'm sure that probably won't happen. A guy with an attitude like that doesn't deserve to play on any pro team.

Post: #152763
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/152763/action/topic#152763
Time: 5-Nov-2005 6:09 PM

Good to see Andy Reid isn't going to put up with TO's crap even if it means they're that much closer to a loss against Washington. When is TO going to learn to shut up and be a team player?

Post: #151990
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151990/action/topic#151990
Time: 1-Nov-2005 9:21 PM

Godspeed.

And thanks for all the fish...

Post: #151977
Topic: Info Wanted: "The Story of Star Wars" Bonus DVD at Walmart: Is It Worth It?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151977/action/topic#151977
Time: 1-Nov-2005 8:34 PM

I paid $19.99 at Wal-mart. Probably the lowest price in this small town, but I still feel ripped off somehow.

Post: #151945
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151945/action/topic#151945
Time: 1-Nov-2005 6:54 PM

Originally posted by: mstrchf

If you guys are short of funds you should get cracking with this t-shirt design competiton. I already sketched a few ideas out and have started designing some dvd covers.
Probably jumping the gun a bit but i've got plenty of free time at the moment.

Great to hear! There's no question we're going to need some more fundage if we plan on capturing more than just the Definitives and parts of the Faces sets. Things like obtaining the SC set and more hard drives to store the capture files on is beyond our abilities at the moment.

We are currently mulling some things over as far as merchandise goes, and I'd expect the t-shirt design contest to start soon.

Post: #151939
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151939/action/topic#151939
Time: 1-Nov-2005 6:37 PM

Guys, keep in mind that although the pre-THX LDs have more detail in certain places due to the temporal smoothing, what they suffer from is a huge difference in color, and lot more noise - which is not something the X0 can eliminate since it comes from the telecine transfer. Take a look at this screencap I did of my three US sets:

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/6963/image61nk.th.jpg

Full-Res

These are not captures from the X0, but from my Pioneer 704. They were captured using the exact same settings with no filters applied. You can see the differences in the color obviously as well as the black levels and overall amount of detail. The SC set would be the best resource to use for shots where the crappy temporal filtering is worse than the crappy pre-THX transfer. It would also help with the starfields. But as you can see in a relatively still shot, both the Faces and Definitives blow it out of the water.

Post: #151786
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151786/action/topic#151786
Time: 1-Nov-2005 1:13 AM

Oh, no that's just an idea I had for a DVD menu. I draw up a lot of storyboards.

Post: #151767
Topic: Info Wanted: "The Story of Star Wars" Bonus DVD at Walmart: Is It Worth It?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151767/action/topic#151767
Time: 31-Oct-2005 11:24 PM

I guess I'll find out tomarrow. Anyone know what's supposed to be on it?

Post: #151765
Topic: Star War, Episode III - Backstroke Of The West (part-finished release?)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151765/action/topic#151765
Time: 31-Oct-2005 11:21 PM

nope. but perhaps I'll post the fixed subs for download like s7en did above.

Post: #151759
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151759/action/topic#151759
Time: 31-Oct-2005 11:13 PM

And now, a random image off my camera...

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/6060/anhx08qq.jpg

You...want this...don't you...

Post: #151751
Topic: Info Wanted: What OT set is this?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151751/action/topic#151751
Time: 31-Oct-2005 10:38 PM

Caps of it are up on the "official" screenshots site.

Post: #151748
Topic: Info Wanted: What OT set is this?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151748/action/topic#151748
Time: 31-Oct-2005 10:25 PM

I think you're right. Looks like it's LOOK version B

Post: #151745
Topic: Info Wanted: What OT set is this?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151745/action/topic#151745
Time: 31-Oct-2005 10:22 PM

Looks like the Malaysian VCDs to me.

Actually, on second thought, only the first one does.

Post: #151744
Topic: Star War, Episode III - Backstroke Of The West (part-finished release?)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151744/action/topic#151744
Time: 31-Oct-2005 10:18 PM

Might want to ask Segaflip if he's planning on posting it.

My plan is to add these subs to the official ROTS dvd and reauthor it. Not sure yet if I want to tinker with adding in any deleted scenes for my own personal "I pwn'd George Lucas" edit.

Post: #151690
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151690/action/topic#151690
Time: 31-Oct-2005 5:59 PM

See L, we haven't strayed from your path much.

Post: #151450
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151450/action/topic#151450
Time: 30-Oct-2005 9:35 PM

Segaflip has been gracious enough to let us check out his ROTJ SC, so I guess we'll see.

Post: #151439
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151439/action/topic#151439
Time: 30-Oct-2005 9:04 PM

Whew!!! I can't believe this game turned out to be a blowout in the end. Foxworth intercepting McNabb in the endzone was HUGE and in my mind the play of the game. I just hope Champ Bailey's hamstring will heal over the bye week.

After the first half of the season, I'm very impressed with my Broncos overall, and I think they're the best team in the NFL. They've now beat the Eagles, the Patriots, the Redskins, and the Chargers among others. With arguably one of the toughest schedules in the NFL this year, I'll gladly take a 6-2 record.

The Colts can talk about being undefeated all they want, but they've had such a soft schedule so far, you'd pretty much expect them to be 7-0 after playing such juggernauts as Houston, San Francisco, and Cleveland.

Watch, the Pats will beat them soundly next week in New England.

Post: #151437
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151437/action/topic#151437
Time: 30-Oct-2005 8:51 PM

My ESB and ROTJ discs are the 1989/90 releases, and my ANH is the '92 release. It would be interesting to see what the difference is between these and the SCs, if the only difference apparently is the SCs being CAV and the US discs being CLV.