baby hum

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Join date: 13-Feb-2005
Last activity: 5-Sep-2020
Posts: 401
Web Site: http://babyhumdvd.blogspot.com

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Post: #100908
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100908/action/topic#100908
Time: 14-Apr-2005 10:53 AM

I always work in the system of the source material. My DVD recorder will record both NTSC and PAL. I never do cross conversions. bh004 was recorded from a PAL transmission. The original programme was NTSC format so any conversion was done by the production company or broadcaster.

Post: #100840
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100840/action/topic#100840
Time: 13-Apr-2005 9:47 PM

Release:

bh004: From Star Wars To Star Wars: The Story Of Industrial Light & Magic

Author: babyhum
Video Format: MPEG2/704x576/4x3/PAL/Av.Bitrate 8161kbps
Audio Format: Dolby Digital 2.0 256kbps
Source: 2002 DV recording from digital satellite transmission
Duration: 43m 46s
Size: 2.67GB
Artwork: No

Source equipment: Sony DCR-PC110E-PAL, Panasonic TU-DSB31 Sky Digibox
Capture equipment: Panasonic DMR-E100H HDD/DVD Recorder

Description:

"From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic", a one-hour special hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, aired on Fox TV Tuesday, June 15, 1999. The show features exclusive interviews with George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, and many other figures involved with movie special effects, including legendary visual effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen. Jackson will guide the spectators through more than 20 years of special effects devised by Industrial Light & Magic, exploring the many steps required to create a complex effects shot. The inner workings of the Episode I Podrace, among other selected movie scenes, are presented in detail. "From Star Wars to Star Wars" is written, directed and executive produced by Jon Kroll and produced by Alberta Chu in association with Film Garden Entertainment.

http://www.jonkroll.com/tv/swxsw.html

babyhum Release List:

bh001: Clapperboard - The Empire Strikes Back Special
bh002: Horizon - How To Film The Impossible
bh003: The Mythology Of Star Wars
bh004: From Star Wars To Star Wars: The Story Of Industrial Light & Magic

Greetings:

Dr.Gonzo (an expert in his field of medicine)
Rikter Blaksvn (a VERY busy man)
tibur55
The EditDroid team
All at originaltrilogy.com
Wookiee Groomer

Contact:
Via the forums at originaltrilogy.com

This DVD is a fan created preservation project intended for entertainment and educational use only. This DVD is NOT to be sold for profit. If the material contained on this DVD is ever made commercially available on any format please destroy this DVD and purchase an official release.

DON’T SUPPORT PIRACY.

Post: #100839
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100839/action/topic#100839
Time: 13-Apr-2005 9:45 PM

Okay. Let's put the cat amongst the pigeons.

Post: #100649
Topic: Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100649/action/topic#100649
Time: 12-Apr-2005 7:26 PM

Originally posted by: Sluggo
Star Wars: The Magic And The Mystery? Man, do I still have that? Where is that thing?

The Magic & The Mystery is one of my (near) future releases. Keep an eye on my release thread.

Post: #100495
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100495/action/topic#100495
Time: 11-Apr-2005 5:37 PM

babyhum, I'd like to get in touch with you directly to talk about future projects and possible collaborations.

Can you turn on your PM?

Post: #96540
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96540/action/topic#96540
Time: 14-Mar-2005 5:28 AM

I'd appreciate a copy of the whole show (if it doesn't affect the quality).
Cheers
bh

Post: #96443
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96443/action/topic#96443
Time: 13-Mar-2005 3:08 PM

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc
Babyhum,

Are you going to start releasing more of your TV stuff from that era now? To be honest, I'd love to be able to see more of that rare stuff than the Japanese laserdiscs because we already have versions of those floating around.

The versions that are floating around are my 'version 1' transfers. I wasn't 100% happy with them so I'm re-transfering them (I'm starting to act like GL, i know).

As far as other stuff from that era I'll revisit it after some Episode I & II stuff and the Japanese documentaries.

I hope you've all got those TiVo's set for tonight

Post: #96338
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96338/action/topic#96338
Time: 12-Mar-2005 2:41 PM

Fantastic. I hope one of you is going to be anal enough to record the whole show (titles and credits) and encode it in the highest quality

The Clapperboard special was actually recorded on Betamax and not VHS back in 1982 (It was the repeat showing. The original broadcast was in 1980. How come I can remember this stuff and not what i had for breakfast). Back then Betamax was of far superior quality than VHS (some would say it still is). The Horizon special and all of my other recordings from that era, about 20 hours worth, were also on Betamax (which have since been transferred to DV just to preserve them). In fact if you are lucky enough to find a good condition Betamax machine with stereo sound and decent inputs, grab it and ditch your VHS. Having said that I hope you're all moving over to DVD recorders and TiVo. Useless piece of information: Betamax was never designed for video. It was originally supposed to be an audio format allowing for multi track recording. I used VHS for a year and then moved over to recording on DV using my Digicam for the Episode I and II era stuff. Then a year and a half ago I invested in the DVD recorder.

If you are going to buy a new VHS to transfer your stuff, buy a Panasonic and make sure it has, and you use, an S-Video output. It's no good being cheap if you're preserving your archives!

On the subject of covers for the releases, let your artistic juices flow. I don't have any plans to make any. Please feel free to post the links to the covers here and maybe i'll name the best ones the OFFICIAL cover.

Keep posting your comments and questions and i'll do my best to answer them.

bh

Post: #96320
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96320/action/topic#96320
Time: 12-Mar-2005 5:01 AM

Dark One,
I've seen your posts on the Usenet (and have downloaded a couple myself). Of course you can post them. Just ensure the NFO's are there and they remain in their ISO format.

Glad you enjoyed bh002. bh003 and bh004 should be available soon.

My Laserdisc player came back from the engineers yesterday, and i've started on the BRAND NEW transfers of the Japanese 'Making Of' Documentaries. Who knows, they may be bh005, 6, 7 & 8. But then again i might keep you waiting.

Keep the comments coming everyone. All criticism (good or bad) warmly received.

bh

Post: #96198
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96198/action/topic#96198
Time: 11-Mar-2005 12:41 AM

I know this is the original trilogy forum but i've just seen the new trailer.

WOW!

By the way Maker, how does the Tivo2Go software work? What kind of quality do you get?

Post: #96120
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96120/action/topic#96120
Time: 10-Mar-2005 6:53 PM

I hope somebody is going to have their DVD recorder set this Sunday for George Lucas on 60 minutes. There are those of us who don't receive CBS

Post: #95866
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95866/action/topic#95866
Time: 9-Mar-2005 2:35 AM

Darth Simon,
It's a PAL disc. My releases will always be in their source format. Hope you enjoy it!

Post: #95784
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95784/action/topic#95784
Time: 8-Mar-2005 9:21 PM

Cheers Reverend.

It's actually residing on DV cassette at the moment as that is how i used to record from digital satellite. Now it just goes directly to the DVD recorder.

It will possibly be bh004. I may find something else ready to go before then. Whatever it is i'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Post: #95764
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95764/action/topic#95764
Time: 8-Mar-2005 6:18 PM

A million thanks Rikter.

Here's a small clue to a future babyhum release.

bh004?

Hope you all enjoy bh002 (comments gratefully received) and bh003 when it's posted.

My Laserdisc player has just been serviced so i'll hopefully get to work soon on those NEW 'Making Of...' documentary transfers. I'll keep you posted.

Post: #95580
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95580/action/topic#95580
Time: 6-Mar-2005 6:00 PM

Enjoy. I have a feeling bh002 will be available from Myspleen this week. What do you think Rikter?

Post: #95578
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95578/action/topic#95578
Time: 6-Mar-2005 5:57 PM

RELEASE

bh003: The Mythology Of Star Wars

NOTE: The material on this DVD was available for a short time on NTSC VHS but has been out of print for a while which is why I have made the decision to release this version.

Author: babyhum
Video Format: MPEG2/704x576/4x3/PAL/Av.Bitrate 8191kbps
Audio Format: Dolby Digital 2.0 256kbps
Source: 1999 DV recording from digital satellite transmission
Duration: 55m 24s
Size: 3.44GB
Artwork: No

Source equipment: Sony DCR-PC110E-PAL, Panasonic TU-DSB31 Sky Digibox
Capture equipment: Panasonic DMR-E100H HDD/DVD Recorder

Description:

The struggle between heroes and villains and the influence of a higher force are the essence of mythology and resonate within all cultures, providing storytellers with a natural framework for spinning tales. In this extensive interview with Emmy-winning journalist Bill Moyers, director George Lucas reveals how the characters and themes in Star Wars were conceived and shaped by these timeless influences.

Lucas talks about how his quest with Star Wars to tell old myths in new ways was inspired by his mentor, Joseph Campbell. Illustrated with extended film clips from the Star Wars saga, including Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Moyers and Lucas discuss how the continuing battle between the forces of light and darkness is best waged when we believe in a force greater than ourselves. Ultimately, the director says, Star Wars is a search for personal transformation and the key to this journey is a deep faith and an appreciation for friendship, honor, and trust.

babyhum Release List:

bh001: Clapperboard - The Empire Strikes Back Special
bh002: Horizon - How To Film The Impossible
bh003: The Mythology Of Star Wars

Greetings:

Dr.Gonzo (an expert in his field of medicine)
Rikter Blaksvn (you probably wouldn't be reading this if it wasn't for him)
tibur55
The EditDroid team
All at originaltrilogy.com
Angrysunfilms

Contact:
Via the forums at originaltrilogy.com

This DVD is a fan created preservation project intended for entertainment and educational use only. This DVD is NOT to be sold for profit. If the material contained on this DVD is ever made commercially available on any format please destroy this DVD and purchase an official release.

DON’T SUPPORT PIRACY.

Post: #94876
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/94876/action/topic#94876
Time: 28-Feb-2005 7:18 PM

I'm trying to decide on the next two releases at the moment. I might even put it to the vote. I'm also hoping to get my Laserdisc player serviced this week so i can make a start on the new captures of the 'Making Of' documentaries (the Japanese versions i originally captured that Dr.Gonzo released as an excellent 2 disc set). I'm hoping to release my next title in the next couple of days. Stay tuned.

Post: #94667
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/94667/action/topic#94667
Time: 26-Feb-2005 7:25 PM

Thanks Rikter.

Remember everybody...seed!

Feedback welcome.

Post: #94539
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/94539/action/topic#94539
Time: 25-Feb-2005 1:15 PM

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc
For 25 minutes, that first video is an awful small video file. You know you should be using XP mode on a stand-alone recorder, right?

I've been dying to get a copy of that NOVA special again. I remember it originally airing and that I taped over it all those years ago.

If you read the release information you'll notice that the running time is only 25 minutes and the average bit rate is 8959kbps. That's because i used XP mode. Whenever i record using the Panasonic i use XP mode unless the program is over 65 minutes. I then use FR mode. I hope this clears things up.

You'll all probably see the first two releases on Myspleen in the next few days thanks to Rikter.

Enjoy!

Post: #94036
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/94036/action/topic#94036
Time: 21-Feb-2005 7:07 AM

The show was a co-production between the BBC and W.G.B.H. Boston so i think it's a good bet that these shows are one and the same.

Post: #93724
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93724/action/topic#93724
Time: 17-Feb-2005 10:23 AM

Thanks for your kind words Dr.G. I hope you all enjoy the new release!

Post: #93722
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93722/action/topic#93722
Time: 17-Feb-2005 10:04 AM

RELEASE

bh002: Horizon - How To Film The Impossible

Author: babyhum
Video Format: MPEG2/704x576/4x3/PAL/Av.Bitrate 8871kbps
Audio Format: Dolby Digital 2.0 256kbps
Source: 1984 Betamax recording from analogue terrestrial broadcast
Duration: 49m00s
Size: 3.25 GB
Artwork: No

Description:

Originally broadcast in 1984, this edition of Horizon (BBC Two's flagship 50-minute science documentary series) featured the creation of the special visual effects for Return Of The Jedi, Indiana Jones and the Temple Of Doom and 2010.

Source equipment: Sony SL-F25UB video recorder
Capture equipment (for digital cleanup in Adobe Premiere): Sony DCR-PC110E Digital Handycam
Capture equipment: Panasonic DMR-E100H HDD/DVD Recorder

Post: #93539
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93539/action/topic#93539
Time: 16-Feb-2005 6:20 AM

At the moment I believe it's available on eDonkey and eMule.

Post: #93479
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93479/action/topic#93479
Time: 15-Feb-2005 7:37 PM

RELEASE

bh001: Clapperboard - The Empire Strikes Back Special

Author: babyhum
Video Format: MPEG2/704x576/4x3/PAL/Av.Bitrate 8959kbps
Audio Format: Dolby Digital 2.0 256kbps
Source: 1982 Betamax recording from analogue terrestrial broadcast
Duration: 25m56s
Size: 1.73 GB
Artwork: No

Description:

Originally broadcast in 1980, this edition of Clapperboard (a weekly film show hosted by Chris Kelly on the UK ITV network) was filmed during the Empire Strikes Back exhibition at Selfridges in London (a further exhibition was held at Harrods for Return Of The Jedi in 1983). Interviewed on the programme are Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), David Prowse (Darth Vader) and Brian Johnson (Special Visual Effects).

Source equipment: Sony SL-F25UB video recorder
Capture equipment (for digital cleanup in Adobe Premiere): Sony DCR-PC110E Digital Handycam
Capture equipment: Panasonic DMR-E100H HDD/DVD Recorder

Post: #93299
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93299/action/topic#93299
Time: 14-Feb-2005 2:10 PM

Thank you.