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Post: #100790
Topic: Info Wanted: on custom DVD Menus
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100790/action/topic#100790
Time: 13-Apr-2005 3:48 PM

I've had great success using Sonic Scenarist to assemble my dvd menus. I've got a semi-complete one burned to dvd and I'm pretty happy with the results. I did a main menu and language submenu for my test disc.

Here are some examples of my latest menu, created with Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop:

ESB-menu04.avi
ESB-menu05.avi

Post: #100115
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100115/action/topic#100115
Time: 7-Apr-2005 12:16 AM

No offense, but I thought all TFNers (especially those officially involved with anything) were all "OMG, the SE SE is the definitive editions, the originals are unfinished and crappy! You don't really seem to fit with that.

That would of course be your stereotypical TFNer. However, there are those of us who choose to think outside the box...

Post: #99525
Topic: Hi - I'm a newbie.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99525/action/topic#99525
Time: 1-Apr-2005 4:17 AM

Welcome to the boards Yodaman!

Post: #99340
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99340/action/topic#99340
Time: 31-Mar-2005 3:13 PM

Mostly because I'm busy right now helping TFN set up their new board software. I haven't had much time to work on the project. I few weeks down the road though, that should change.

Post: #95958
Topic: Letterboxed Widescreen vs. Anamorphic Widescreen Discussion
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95958/action/topic#95958
Time: 9-Mar-2005 4:35 PM

Well I just tried to read through this thread full of tech specs and intellectual babling. It appears to me that you guys just aren't on the same page as far as where in the presentation process you're referring. ApolloOne seems to be referring to how anamorphic frames are created for pressing to DVD, whereas MeBeJedi is talking about anamorphic frames being manipulated by a DVD player.

Looking at your two example images above, you can clearly see the difference between how anamorphic dvd frames look compared to letterbox frames. Yes, anamorphic frames have more vertical resolution. It's because the image is meant to be stretched horizontally to the correct aspect ratio on widescreen displays, or shrunk vertically to fit a 4:3 television. Keep in mind that the desired output resolution (square pixels) of an anamorphic video is 864x480, not 720x480. On that note, I'm suprised no one has mentioned pixel sizes yet.

Post: #95603
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95603/action/topic#95603
Time: 6-Mar-2005 9:01 PM

Different font?! Blasphemy!

Post: #95484
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95484/action/topic#95484
Time: 5-Mar-2005 9:10 PM

That is awesome news tellan! I'll check it out.

Post: #95292
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95292/action/topic#95292
Time: 4-Mar-2005 9:12 AM

Sonic Scenarist can do both text subtitles as well as the image-style subpictures. This is my dvd author of choice, and I just assumed that all the other programs could do this as well. I guess I was wrong.

Post: #95201
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95201/action/topic#95201
Time: 3-Mar-2005 11:17 AM

I really don't know for sure, Metallaxis. I think I'd like to make the Greedo subtitles a subpicture so to keep it the same familiar font. That's my goal at this point at least.

Post: #95083
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95083/action/topic#95083
Time: 2-Mar-2005 1:29 AM

Unfortunately most capture boards seem to be going that way these days.

Post: #94979
Topic: StarWarsLegacy.com - The Official Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/94979/action/topic#94979
Time: 1-Mar-2005 11:27 AM

Following along with his progress and reading on his site about how he's doing things can be just as entertaining. If nothing else, I think it's great to see what flaws Mike points out and how he goes about fixing them.

Post: #94976
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/94976/action/topic#94976
Time: 1-Mar-2005 11:23 AM

I'm going to put my ESB menus on hold for now since ANH will be out first. Look for some new menu clips in the upcoming weeks.

Post: #94975
Topic: Info Wanted: Haven't been here in a while and just need an update of site events since
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/94975/action/topic#94975
Time: 1-Mar-2005 11:21 AM

No, it means that part of it will be from the Definitives.

Post: #94348
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/94348/action/topic#94348
Time: 23-Feb-2005 8:48 PM

This is the guide ApolloOne is referring to. If what you have is not the same thing, I think a few of us would like to get our hands on that doc file.

Post: #93745
Topic: What would you like to see in a scifi/fantasy web site? The time has come for a change...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93745/action/topic#93745
Time: 17-Feb-2005 8:44 AM

I converted my site from ASP to PHP and it was pretty easy. PHP was easy to learn and I feel more comfortable using it than I did with ASP.

Post: #93654
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93654/action/topic#93654
Time: 16-Feb-2005 9:59 PM

Let's hope the Pioneer and Lite-On models do the same.

Post: #93586
Topic: StarWarsLegacy.com - The Official Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93586/action/topic#93586
Time: 16-Feb-2005 4:49 PM

Daniel, I don't know how many times I have to remind you. In fact, I'm finished with the simple reminders.

My apologies for not seeing this sooner. It won't happen again though. I guarantee it.

Post: #93656
Topic: What would you like to see in a scifi/fantasy web site? The time has come for a change...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93656/action/topic#93656
Time: 16-Feb-2005 4:09 PM

Jay, you might also want to check out vBulletin boards. I'm currently involved in a project to transfer theforce.net forums (IGN boards) over to vBulletin. They are highly customizable and we are very happy with the results so far. I'm not sure what the cost is vs. Fusetalk, but I think it's worth a look.

Post: #93523
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93523/action/topic#93523
Time: 15-Feb-2005 11:13 PM

Yes, where exactly are these being released?

Post: #93518
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93518/action/topic#93518
Time: 15-Feb-2005 10:43 PM

I have no plans at all to release anything less than a DVD9. If someone comes along and down-converts it to DVD5 as a torrent, that's their perogative. I'm not going to compromise quality because of simple compatability issues.

Post: #93508
Topic: Info: Interesting notes on Lucas' DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93508/action/topic#93508
Time: 15-Feb-2005 9:57 PM

Very interesting. Do you work over there or something? You wouldn't happen to have access to those untouched prints would you?

Post: #93454
Topic: Would this help capturing?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93454/action/topic#93454
Time: 15-Feb-2005 5:10 PM

That thing only captures in mpeg2 it looks like. It might work ok, but you'd be much better off with a card that can capture uncompressed video.

however the X0 cap from the DE/Faces LD's from Laserman's broadcast-quality capture equipment probably does a much better job.

The best I've ever seen.

Post: #93303
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93303/action/topic#93303
Time: 14-Feb-2005 3:18 PM

Like Zottig says, DL media is dropping in price all the time.

Post: #92683
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/92683/action/topic#92683
Time: 9-Feb-2005 12:12 PM

Yep, haven't gotten my copy yet either. Nothing to report right now.

Post: #91979
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/91979/action/topic#91979
Time: 5-Feb-2005 7:40 PM

You do that. I'll stick with AE.