digitalfreaknyc

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Post: #579026
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/579026/action/topic#579026
Time: 26-May-2012 9:30 PM

badboy1997 said:

digitalfreaknyc said:

The break comes right after Michael wakes up from the car bomb in italy and right before Vito has the meeting with the 5 families. It's a perfect place.

it certainly is. splitting it into two single layer discs is perfectly fine, i figured it'd be part 4 that needed splitting. when do you think we'll see this?

I'm hoping to have it done by the end of the week. I keep pushing it back because I'm wasting blank BD's on it, unfortunately. I keep seeing sync problems with the audio. :( I edited it using videoredo and it clearly is having issues with how many cuts are in each part. Anyone ever have this problem?

Post: #578652
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/578652/action/topic#578652
Time: 23-May-2012 12:04 PM

badboy1997 said:

digitalfreaknyc said:

So here's the info:

Part 1: 93 minutes
Part 2: 93 minutes
Part 3: 93 minutes
Part 4: 140 minutes

Godfather 3 opening: 14 minutes

NBC Promo's (1978): 2 minutes

Godfather Trilogy VHS Trailer: 3 minutes

Entertainment Tonight 20th Anniversary News Report: 2 minutes

E!'s Godfather Anniversary Gala: 44 minutes

that's pretty sweet man, is that john cazale doc any good?

It's excellent. I've made my own separate disc for that, at this point, with all the extras from the DVD.

Unfortunately, I'm having to split Part 3 into two parts on two different discs. I tried burning a DL BD and every player I tested it on had a problem with it. So I'm going with two single layer discs. The break comes right after Michael wakes up from the car bomb in italy and right before Vito has the meeting with the 5 families. It's a perfect place.

Post: #578340
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/578340/action/topic#578340
Time: 20-May-2012 5:26 PM

So here's the info:

Part 1: 93 minutes
Part 2: 93 minutes
Part 3: 93 minutes
Part 4: 140 minutes

Godfather 3 opening: 14 minutes

NBC Promo's (1978): 2 minutes

Godfather Trilogy VHS Trailer: 3 minutes

Entertainment Tonight 20th Anniversary News Report: 2 minutes

E!'s Godfather Anniversary Gala: 44 minutes

Post: #578339
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/578339/action/topic#578339
Time: 20-May-2012 5:24 PM

Btw...all 45 gigs are being authored as we speak! :)

Perhaps we could do a PiF system on this? Anyone interested? I'll be torrenting but it might be good if you guys could jump on. It's going to take FOREVER to get 45 gigs to people.

Post: #578337
Topic: Info Wanted: on a Godfather Documentary @ Las Vegas?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/578337/action/topic#578337
Time: 20-May-2012 4:57 PM — Edited 17-Jul-2020 7:55 AM

Just watched this interview with James Caan and he talked about a documentary that had never been seen before about the making of the Godfather films. Apparently it’s only being shown at the Mob Experience in Las Vegas. Anyone know anything about it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIzvcJoAge0&hd=1

Post: #578325
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/578325/action/topic#578325
Time: 20-May-2012 2:45 PM

Guys,

I'm making the John Cazale documentary its own AVC-HD disc. It's about 7 gigs. Should I upload that separately? Does anyone have any interest?

Post: #578100
Topic: These Amazing Shadows documentary
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/578100/action/topic#578100
Time: 18-May-2012 6:06 AM

none said:

and Adywan, did you watch the DVD or the Independent Lens (PBS) broadcast version?

He probably watched the Itunes/Amazon version, I would think.

Post: #578029
Topic: These Amazing Shadows documentary
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/578029/action/topic#578029
Time: 17-May-2012 5:26 PM

Thanks, Ady.

Was worth the shot, eh? :(

How was the documentary, in general?

Post: #577953
Topic: These Amazing Shadows documentary
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/577953/action/topic#577953
Time: 17-May-2012 7:44 AM — Edited 17-May-2012 7:55 AM

So....supposedly this has OT clips in HD:
http://www.shoppbs.org/product/index.jsp?productId=12151916

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.php?p=6160114&postcount=38

"There is a documentary on Netflix called "These Amazing Shadows". The doc is all about the Library of Congress and the National Film Registry. They spend a fair bit of time on Star Wars...and all the footage is from the original release version. They show the original Death Star explosion, for instance. That seems to bolster the idea that they have the 1977 version in the vaults, not the Special Edition."

Anyone checked this out??

Post: #577538
Topic: Info for... the Ewok films: 'Battle For Endor' and 'Caravan Of Courage'...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/577538/action/topic#577538
Time: 14-May-2012 6:51 AM

SilverWook said:

Holy zombie thread, Batman!

Both were shot on film, as they were released theatrically overseas. Very few tv movies were ever shot on video back then.

I still have my Laserdiscs. And I captured my off air VHS recording of Battle For Endor a couple years ago.

That's what I figured.

When do we get Blu-ray's?

Post: #577406
Topic: Info for... the Ewok films: 'Battle For Endor' and 'Caravan Of Courage'...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/577406/action/topic#577406
Time: 12-May-2012 6:08 PM

Question: what was the original format of these movies? Video? Film?

Post: #576715
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/576715/action/topic#576715
Time: 6-May-2012 3:44 PM

badboy1997 said:

digitalfreaknyc said:

At this point, I'm not sure if I should include the John Cazale documentary or some other stuff that I have. I have an E! documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary and some Entertainment Tonight news reports. I think I might have to include that instead of the Cazale thing.

It's one or the other. Unfortunately, I can't include both. :(

definitely include the television opening of GF3 though

That's not a question. That's definitely going to be in there.

Post: #576677
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/576677/action/topic#576677
Time: 6-May-2012 7:32 AM

At this point, I'm not sure if I should include the John Cazale documentary or some other stuff that I have. I have an E! documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary and some Entertainment Tonight news reports. I think I might have to include that instead of the Cazale thing.

It's one or the other. Unfortunately, I can't include both. :(

Post: #576644
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/576644/action/topic#576644
Time: 5-May-2012 6:15 PM

Patching is done.
Might anyone, by chance, have the DVD for "Rediscovering John Cazale?" I'd like to include the commentary and the bonus interviews from that.

This is going to be a VERY loaded BD-50.

Post: #576280
Topic: Info: General Terminator 1 & 2 Discussions.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/576280/action/topic#576280
Time: 3-May-2012 7:16 AM

There's an official re-release with new transfer coming out in September. Might make this project moot.

Post: #575813
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/575813/action/topic#575813
Time: 29-Apr-2012 7:56 AM

jwuk45 said:

ChainsawAsh said:

...well, how would that be a fan edit? It's just un-censoring the extended TV cut. I don't know who would be interested in watching a censored version.

Most people would. The Saga is just a curio, a chance to see the films edited in a different way from the theatrical versions, with those added scenes, and in this case in HD. The minor edits to violence, etc. aren't a big deal, if you're that desperate to see those few seconds of violence/nudity, watch the original cuts. I doubt the Saga is going to be the definitive version for anyone, most people will be going back to the original films as that is how they were intended. There's not that much cut anyway, there was only one use of the f-word in the entire first two films, one instance of brief nudity, and they've cut a few seconds off some violent scenes. The dinner murder scene is left intact, at least. If you want an uncut version so badly, make it yourself.

Exactly. This compilation was made FOR TELEVISION in the 70's. If anyone wants to change it or do something different beyond that, have at it. But that's not a preservation anymore. It's a fan-edit.

Post: #575777
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/575777/action/topic#575777
Time: 28-Apr-2012 11:36 PM

ChainsawAsh said:

Which is what you'd use the AMC shots for, right? You could even use the AMC audio, just replace any censored parts with the Blu-Ray audio when necessary.

Well, then it wouldn't be a preservation and would move into "fan edit" territory, no?

That's an entirely different thread.

I'm here to preserve the original Godfather Saga as it aired.

Post: #575661
Topic: STAR WARS: EP V "REVISITED EDITION"<strong>ADYWAN</strong> - <strong>12GB 1080p MP4 VERSION AVAILABLE NOW</strong>
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/575661/action/topic#575661
Time: 27-Apr-2012 9:53 PM

vbangle said:

Actually bluray writers are cheap and very popular now. However the trend is to streaming services. Bluray is on its way out.

For those of us in the USA, Newegg has a blu burner for $65 on sale. Come on guys no excuses.

Blu-ray on its way out? You're nuts.

Streaming can't compete with the quality of blu-ray. No way. No how.

Post: #575659
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/575659/action/topic#575659
Time: 27-Apr-2012 9:22 PM

ChainsawAsh said:

Well, wouldn't it be best to take the Blu-Ray of I and II and edit it to match the AMC version, only leaving in the AMC shots when they're different? That way it's uncensored, and in the best possible quality.

The downside would be that the AMC logo, instead of always being there, would only pop up for extended scenes/shots, disappearing for the rest of the movie, which could be distracting.

You would also have issues with the transitions for the flashbacks.

Remember, totally different edit for Part 2.

Post: #575405
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/575405/action/topic#575405
Time: 25-Apr-2012 5:33 PM

jwuk...please note that my version will be 1080i with extras.

The TV Vault version is 720p with no extras.

Post: #575054
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/575054/action/topic#575054
Time: 22-Apr-2012 7:54 PM — Edited 22-Apr-2012 8:46 PM

Guys...

I should have this completed by the end of the week. Any ideas on the easiest way to upload 50GB's? :) lol

Post: #574092
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/574092/action/topic#574092
Time: 13-Apr-2012 5:37 PM

TServo2049 said:

digitalfreaknyc,

There are seven people seeding Part 3 on TV Vault right now. I'll be seeding it too once I get it.

Thanks guys. I was downloading from a different site and getting nothing.

Now I had to download a different client to get it from THIS site.

What a PITA just to do this one part! I hate my DVR right about now.

Post: #573962
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/573962/action/topic#573962
Time: 12-Apr-2012 7:27 PM

badboy1997 said:

digitalfreaknyc said:

badboy1997 said:

digitalfreaknyc said:

I'm not getting the 3rd part. No seeds at all. :( :(

Badboy...what are you referring to? I'm not doing anything with an mkv.

all the files i've gotten are in mkv, figured they were the same for you. i wanted to convert them into DVD5 but i don't know how.

Absolutely not. Mine are TS. They are full HD.

I assume you downloaded the 720p files?? How many did you get?

4 mkv files, one for each program. The first three are about 3 gb each and the fourth is almost 5 gb. You still need program 3?

YES! No seeders on ANY site for part 3!!

How could I get it from you?

Post: #573616
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/573616/action/topic#573616
Time: 9-Apr-2012 6:44 PM

badboy1997 said:

digitalfreaknyc said:

I'm not getting the 3rd part. No seeds at all. :( :(

Badboy...what are you referring to? I'm not doing anything with an mkv.

all the files i've gotten are in mkv, figured they were the same for you. i wanted to convert them into DVD5 but i don't know how.

Absolutely not. Mine are TS. They are full HD.

I assume you downloaded the 720p files?? How many did you get?

Post: #573562
Topic: The Godfather Saga - HD Restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/573562/action/topic#573562
Time: 9-Apr-2012 7:58 AM

I'm not getting the 3rd part. No seeds at all. :( :(

Badboy...what are you referring to? I'm not doing anything with an mkv.