bad_karma24

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Post: #192772
Topic: Editing with After Effects?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/192772/action/topic#192772
Time: 12-Mar-2006 2:56 PM

You can certainly use After Effects to edit if you wish, but its simply not designed to edit. Premiere would be your best bet to edit, then do individual shots on After Effects. That's the way I've tended to do it in the best. But, if you find AE more user-friendly, you're certainly welcome to do so.

Post: #192473
Topic: Info Wanted: Superbit?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/192473/action/topic#192473
Time: 11-Mar-2006 7:28 PM

Superbit is just the name of a line of DVDs that Sony put out with no extras in order to maximize space for Video/Picture quality. There is nothing "special" about them that differentiates them from other high quality DVDs, except for the fact that they have the name label. I've seen Superbit DVDs that have been less than impressive as well.

For example, Criterion constantly comes out with reference quality stuff, that can at times be even better than Superbit quality.

Post: #191989
Topic: Info & Help Wanted: batman and robin - de-assified
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191989/action/topic#191989
Time: 10-Mar-2006 12:03 PM

Originally posted by: ocpmovie
>> Schumacher actually apologized for making the movie.

Lame fan-pleasing gesture .... Why doesn't he apologize for all his other goddamn movies?

Ruining Phantom of the Opera ... grrrr.

Because POTA, all its fault aside, was a pretty damn good movie. Sure, its nothing compared to having seen it in London, but if you want to watch it anytime, I'm fine with just popping it in.

Post: #191988
Topic: Torrents Noob.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191988/action/topic#191988
Time: 10-Mar-2006 12:01 PM

I'll take them one by one...

-MySpleen.net is the best place for fan-made projects that are talked about on here. ThePirateBay has some, but no one hardly ever seeds them (I'll get to this in a bit). Demonoid is good, but registering there is next to impossible.

-Typing "Moth3r" into the search box should do you just fine. "Star Wars" will net you all the releases.

-It's more or less uploading from my understanding, once you've fully downloaded the torrent its advised to share at least once or twice over (Torrent programs have a share ratio indicator). Someone else can probably explain this better than I can.

-Depends. Some torrents have a VIDEO_TS folder that you can burn with Nero as "Burning DVD video files." I'm sure other programs have similar ways as well. Others are ISO, which you just burn like a normal DVD.

-Just downloading it will be enough. VIDEO_TS files can be opened with your DVD player easily enough.

These are just some basic answers to get you started, I'm sure others have more complete answers because I'm not exactly an expert myself. Hope this helps though!

Post: #191809
Topic: ***The ADigitalMan non-Star Wars DVD Info and Feedback Thread***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191809/action/topic#191809
Time: 10-Mar-2006 12:57 AM

Does anyone have art for either Hannibal or Wizard of Oz? I know Hannibal had some (which I deleted... bleh), but I don't remember seeing any for Oz... Thanks guys!

Post: #191806
Topic: Help me with abbreviations PLZ
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191806/action/topic#191806
Time: 10-Mar-2006 12:56 AM

I believe that SNAFU and FUBAR are interchangable, so putting them like that wouldn't work (or knowing me I'm just wrong

).

Yeah, I suppose that if you are unfamiliar with Star Wars itself, the abbreviations might seem odd, but for a general fan I don't think it will be too hard to pick up.

Post: #191787
Topic: DVD Labels
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191787/action/topic#191787
Time: 10-Mar-2006 12:08 AM

I've had mixed results with stick-on labels (as we are currently discussing in another thread). If I had to do it over again, I think I might have gone with the printable ones, but I don't see a huge problem with stick on labels as it is.

Post: #191786
Topic: Info & Help Wanted: batman and robin - de-assified
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191786/action/topic#191786
Time: 10-Mar-2006 12:06 AM

You gave it a C? Wow, that's generous. Haha, JK. If you listen to the commentary track on the new DVD, Schumacher actually apologized for making the movie

Post: #191784
Topic: Help me with abbreviations PLZ
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191784/action/topic#191784
Time: 10-Mar-2006 12:05 AM

MYOB

Seriously though, we don't use any lingo here that wouldn't be used at a million other websites. And if you do come across something that you don't understand, just ask in the topic itself. What you're asking here is kind of vague anyhow.

And if you're too embarassed to ask, this site will work wonders for you.

Post: #191636
Topic: The Abyss: Special Edition PAL UK - Correcting 4:3 Aspect Ratio..
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191636/action/topic#191636
Time: 9-Mar-2006 7:18 PM

Yeah, a zoom mode would correct this. There's no need that I can see to have to reburn it in anamorphic widescreen.

Post: #191435
Topic: Info Wanted: Superbit?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191435/action/topic#191435
Time: 9-Mar-2006 3:04 AM

Originally posted by: gltaylor74
they are a very bad alternative. I thought the same as you. I tried them on two different dvd players and they were of poor quality and were continually skipping and stuttering, etc. Do not expect a quality product.

Agreed. And if you get a region free player (not that hard to come by, nor expensive) you can play the official ones without a hitch, as you don't have to deal with PAL.

Post: #190723
Topic: Info Wanted: Superbit?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/190723/action/topic#190723
Time: 7-Mar-2006 4:24 PM

Originally posted by: Boomstick

Originally posted by: gltaylor74

Just to note, the Jurassic Park superbit sets on ebay are bootlegs. AS noted earlier, you will pay dearly for the geniune Jurassic park alone, let alone all three films.

The Jurassic Park Superbits that I looked at certainly weren't bootlegs, hence the price I mentioned.

Yeah, the Jurassic Park Superbits probably aren't bootlegs.

Post: #190479
Topic: Info Wanted: Superbit?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/190479/action/topic#190479
Time: 7-Mar-2006 12:06 AM

Japan also has Ghostbusters and Dr. Strangelove I believe. Korea also got Black Hawk Down, Crouching Tiger and a few others. There was also a Region 2 release of Lawrence of Arabia which quite frankly dwarfed the R1 release in terms of picture quality.

Post: #190219
Topic: Frustrated with DVD burning
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/190219/action/topic#190219
Time: 6-Mar-2006 7:27 PM

Alright, I burned Hannibal this morning at 4x. Seems to work fine, though I'm going to plan on watching the entire thing through in the near future to double check. Thanks for all your help guys, hopefully the information on here will help out some more newcomers to the subject who are just as clueless as me.

Incidentally, does anyone have a link the disc art for ADM's Hannibal? I know, I feel like I'm taking two steps back, but those labels just look so damn good... haha. And again, I've had nary a problem with other discs with labels on them, so I might has well give it a shot here. Thanks in advance!

Post: #190216
Topic: Info Wanted: Superbit?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/190216/action/topic#190216
Time: 6-Mar-2006 7:23 PM

They're a fake. No question whatsoever. Not only is the seller an obvious liar (promotional releases... lol), but as meedermow pointed out, Fox would not have the rights to use the Superbit series. Probably no better then ones you can get for free. Why on earth would you pay for these?

In any case, I definetely prefer Superbits to the original releases. I think there's a couple of them out there where I wouldn't bother upgrading (Leon is the only one I can think of at the moment). As far as the others I've seen (Lawrence of Arabia, Das Boot, Desperado, and The Fifth Element) the Superbit edition is far and away the better of the two.

Post: #189901
Topic: ***The ADigitalMan non-Star Wars DVD Info and Feedback Thread***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189901/action/topic#189901
Time: 6-Mar-2006 1:08 AM

I'd be interested in getting copies of the Harry Potter movies (SL for now), T3, and Frankenstein. I'll be glad to either PIF or trade other fan-edits I have (if you're interested I'll give you a list of what i have). Thanks guys!

Post: #189897
Topic: Frustrated with DVD burning
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189897/action/topic#189897
Time: 6-Mar-2006 1:05 AM

Mmmm... MythBusters. Is there anything those guys don't do?

Speaking of Hannibal, I transferred the files to my computer one by one, and got no errors. When I go to class tomorrow I'll set a burn at 4x and see if that did anything. I'll probably refrain from putting a label on it for now though, until I test some of the other discs with labels that I have (maybe I should start watching these DVDs as soon as a burn them, as opposed to months later. Damn school.).

Post: #189769
Topic: Info & Help Wanted: batman and robin - de-assified
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189769/action/topic#189769
Time: 5-Mar-2006 9:18 PM

Originally posted by: greencapt

Originally posted by: bad_karma24
Good deal. Do you know where I could get a high-res file of that, bitte?

Download Cover Here

This should work for a bit!

Thanks greencapt!

Post: #189738
Topic: Info & Help Wanted: batman and robin - de-assified
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189738/action/topic#189738
Time: 5-Mar-2006 7:39 PM

Good deal. Do you know where I could get a high-res file of that, bitte?

Post: #189669
Topic: Frustrated with DVD burning
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189669/action/topic#189669
Time: 5-Mar-2006 2:47 PM

Alright, I just tried copying the files to my computer just through a file transfer (which has worked in the past) and I get: "Cannot copy VTS_01_03: Data error (cyclic redundancy check)." Gaaaaah!! Maybe I'll try my roommates computer, but for now I'm just pissed.

Post: #189666
Topic: Info & Help Wanted: batman and robin - de-assified
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189666/action/topic#189666
Time: 5-Mar-2006 2:08 PM

Batman and Robin De-assified was great... its what fan edited movies are all about

.

Were there ever any covers put out?

Post: #189236
Topic: Frustrated with DVD burning
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189236/action/topic#189236
Time: 4-Mar-2006 4:52 PM

Looks like I'll be using 2x instead of 8x from now on. Bleh.

The labels seem to be working fine, I think its more of a problem with the disc itself. Or... I tried playing Hannibal back today and it worked fine, even in scenes where it completely froze. I'm using the labels that adhere... would the heat generated from spinning have something to do with it? Thanks guys!

Post: #189194
Topic: Frustrated with DVD burning
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189194/action/topic#189194
Time: 4-Mar-2006 3:08 PM

Jaiman, thanks for the info about the discs. I tend to just buy whatever I see first, I've been told by sales reps that brands don't matter. On the other hand, I've been given far worse advice by sales reps before... maybe its time I just stopped talking to them altogether. I'll experiment with the firmaware too, though I think I updated mine when I first bought my laptop.

Speaking of disc deterioration, is it possible to happen in a matter of months? I burned ADM's Hannibal edit a while back when it first came out on MySpleen, and burned it soon thereafter. I never actually watched the whole thing through, but checked several scenes throughout the movie and not a single problem. I played it back in full last night (well, almost in full) and 45 minutes in I got tons of errors and pixelization. I tried playing back on my computer, and it ran fine for a bit, then just locked up entirely. Copying didn't work because apparantly the disc data is in error. Rather annoying, especially since it's no longer up on MySpleen (and if it was, there probably would be hardly any seeders). I've heard of DVD Rescue programs, would those work in this situation, or will I have to trouble someone into providing a copy for me? (hint, hint

).

MeBeJedi, I've been told (on this forum actually) that writing speed really doesn't matter, and that a slower speed will just mean that my information will get to the disc slower :/. Though since I'm usually out to lunch when I start a burn, I'll give this method a try and see what happens.

Great advice guys, I'll definetely look into this and see what I get.

And one more thing, do disc labels affect playback at all? I can't remember faulty playback on a disc with a label on it, though I've played others that have labels with nary a problem. Any ideas? Thanks!

Post: #189190
Topic: TPM voted #12 worst sequel ever by EW Magazine
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189190/action/topic#189190
Time: 4-Mar-2006 2:56 PM

The Godfather III? I assume they must be talking about in relation to the originals, because while it was no classic, it was still a great movie and definetely deserved its Best Picture nomination.

Post: #189083
Topic: Frustrated with DVD burning
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189083/action/topic#189083
Time: 4-Mar-2006 1:54 AM

I don't know if this has been covered in another area, but the search function turned up nothing so I figured I'd just post here. A few times I'll burn a fan edited DVD and I'll get great results. Other times, it'll play fine on my computer, but on a stand-alone DVD player I have skipping issues, pixelation and so forth. Does anyone know why these errors are not apparant on a computer DVD player, but only on stand-alone? Sometimes copying the DVD and reburning it on another disc via Nero will work, but in one case (Blade Runner) I get a disc copying error, which means I have to download the whole thing over again. Ugh. This is probably more of a rant as much as it is a legitmate question. Thanks in advance guys!