digitalfreaknyc

Originally posted by: Ash595
I don't live i the US like some of you guys here and so I can't watch this tv show. I am wondering if somebody here has already seen this tv program ?

Sun., Mar 4 - 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
NOTHING BUT TRAILERS
Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So HDNet presents a half hour of Nothing But Trailers. See the best trailers, old and new in HDNet's collection.


are the trailers in HD ? what kind of movies do they show ?

Originally posted by: tboy27
I understand what you are saying digitalfreaknyc, but I do have the direct componant connection and can record in either full frame or widescreen depending on the source, which will be widescreen. It's all Dolby Digital 2.0 and I have no issues with recording in HQ at a little over and hour and then splicing the material together to make one file or if I decide to upgrade my recorder, just record to a dual layer disc and then do the editing on my computer. Besides, I don't know of any other way to do it seeing as how the box can't be hooked up to my computer to transfer the data. If anyone knows any tips and tricks to doing this, please let me know and I will do it just to get the best quality I can get.

Originally posted by: Moth3r
Did you have anything planned for it? It might contain useful material for a 70mm mix re-creation (you and Molly should talk, if you haven't already ).

Do you have the japanese laserdisc of TPM? Apparently the 5.1 mix on that disc is more powerful and has better dynamics than the mix that was on the DVD (you could speculate that it was the true theatrical mix, downsampled to 384kbps, rather than the "remixed for the home" effort that was used on the DVD). Therefore, the optimum TPM fan-authored DVD - for those so inclined - would contain HD2DVD downconverted video (because the original video on the NTSC DVDs suffered horrendous edge-enhancement) combined with the AC-3 track sourced from the laserdisc. Just an idea...

Originally posted by: evilmouse
Hey Guys,

Could someone do me a massive favour and upload and mp3 of the commentry to rapidshare or something like that. The DVD was put up on the spleen but I got a crap connection and just want this audio

Many thanks for your time and efforts

:: Not technical discussion - moved to preservation and fan edits forum.

Originally posted by: tboy27


I am going to do my first HD2DVD conversion and I am a little bit ansy about it because I don't know much except how to press the record button on the DVD recorder. I am not 100% certain if that is the best way to do it, but it's the only way I know how and I don't think my DVR box, made by Scientific Atlanta, will allow me to transfer directly to my computer in any shape, way or form. If anyone has any input on how I should go about doing this, please let me know because I want to get the BEST quality I can possibly get. Thanks!

Originally posted by: Rick2525
DF, could you provide all three of these IJ Storybooks into a torrent, maybe on MySpleen?

Originally posted by: TheCassidy
There is a video out there of BTS shooting of the airplane escape sequence from 'Raiders.' I believe it was shot by the pilot of the craft, and was 8 mm. The place and person I told you about yesterday, JD? He might have it, and I know for sure he has the other video I mentioned. Seriously, look him up - I'm sure he'd be glad to help, and his collection of 'Raiders' items is unsurpassed by anyone.

Originally posted by: Jambe Davdar


That was my intention but these things take a long time to create. I thought I might start collecting material now. Can anyone come up with a definitive list of behind the scenes video of Raiders?

Originally posted by: Jambe Davdar


I emailed him twice but got no reply. I will try again tomorrow. Still chasing the other leads.

I am visiting someone who was directly involved with the trilogy next week. Who knows what's in his library. Yes, I will be asking!

JD

Originally posted by: klokwerk
JD you should have! Rikter released it as BLAK0042. It's a PBS special. Granted I don't have it... but I'm going to use this cover when I do (or some variation of it).

Originally posted by: Darth Editous


Since the discussion is only about digital Laserdisc audio, no, it's not impossible. I've done it myself.

DE

Originally posted by: Moth3r
Although the video on laserdiscs is analogue, PCM, AC-3 and DTS are of course all digital audio formats. PCM audio is easy to rip. AC3 and DTS are a bit harder - but it is possible.

Originally posted by: 5acrifice
I am not rying to beat you to it or nothing but I haven't even seen these yet. They are supposedly real good copies and if they are I would like to make it available to those who want. It is not a question of quality, I trust they'll be decent enough, and maybe until you get your masters up I could just trade these or send these to people?

Originally posted by: Knightmessenger
I just wish the laserdisc database let you search by "not on dvd" or "with supplemental features not on the dvd." I just found a serious movie store that has a TON of laserdiscs and it would have been nice if I knew which titles were really valuable. I did not find "Song of the South," "E.T." (deleted scenes) and I have dvd transfers of THX 1138 and the Star Wars laserdisc extras. What about the Disney movies, have their dvd's ported over laserdisc extras or not. (I saw many of those)

Originally posted by: PaulisDead2221


Preservation opportunity then?

Originally posted by: 5acrifice
Well I am getting them both for free as a gift. So I will make them available to the public soon as I get them... regardless of quality

Originally posted by: Jambe Davdar
I have just been experimenting with a program called 'File Juicer' which extracts text, video, audio, and picture files from larger packed files such as those found in 'Behind the Magic'.

Whilst searching through the text I came across this:

,"How did George Lucas derive R2-D2's name?","The name originated from the film term ""Reel 2, Dialogue 2.""","He simply repeated common phonetic sounds until he discovered one that he enjoyed.","He found the initials ""R2-D2"" on the back of a stereo system.","The license plate on his first car ended in ""R2D2.""","B. He simply repeated common phonetic sounds until he discovered one that he enjoyed.","In [The Making of the Empire Strikes Back], it is suggested that R2-D2's name was, in fact, derived from the film term ""Reel 2, Dialogue 2."" However, in [The Annotated Screenplays], Lucas corrected the tale and revealed that all of the characters' names were created phonetically to be pleasing to hear and easy to say.

Is this official word that 'The Making of the Empire strikes Back' was indeed released?