digitalfreaknyc

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Post: #218354
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218354/action/topic#218354
Time: 13-Jun-2006 8:50 PM

Originally posted by: sunday256
DF, so you forked out for one of the new HD players eh? That must have cost you a pretty penny. Which did you get? HD-DVD or Blue Ray? You worried one might go the way of Betamax? I'd love to be there with you, but until Star Wars is out on HD I won't be getting one anytime soon. The Fifth Element though makes me salvinate a bit though since I've heard that will be one of the first movies put out on HD.

HD DVD obviously. Nope. I got it cheap. Had a ton of gift certificates and whatknot. My total cost was just over $200.

Post: #218256
Topic: Best authoring programs?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218256/action/topic#218256
Time: 13-Jun-2006 3:28 PM

Originally posted by: Marvolo
I know this off topic but how is your HD-DVD player working? Quality wise. I have been hearing some bad reports of them freezing up and being slow. I was thinking of buying one and was just wondering.

Absolutely fantastic. Zero problems. There have been 2 firmware updates and they've fixed virtually all the freezing-up that people have had. There will also be another update in the next few weeks that promises some interesting bells and whistles: people are hoping 1080p.

Post: #218255
Topic: Info & Help: Looking for... Raiders Of The Lost Ark - on HDTV
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218255/action/topic#218255
Time: 13-Jun-2006 3:27 PM

I'd really love to know what differences there are between the DVD version and the "theatrical" version. I've seen Raiders probably hundreds of times and never noticed any differences on the DVD that would require this type of fanaticism.

Post: #218231
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218231/action/topic#218231
Time: 13-Jun-2006 1:55 PM

Originally posted by: DorK313
I bought a 40 dollar rca player that turned out to be region free and I love it. I've been able to watch so many discs that I wouldn't have been able to, including Building Empire. It's been well worth it for me.

Good for you, then. I'm selling my Malata. Let me know if anyone is interested.

I paid a helluva lot more than $40. Btw...you get what you pay for re: quality.

Post: #218208
Topic: Best authoring programs?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218208/action/topic#218208
Time: 13-Jun-2006 12:47 PM

Which are you using?

I've been using DVD-Lab but i've run into some problems with stuff that used to be PAL and the way it's authored for my new HD DVD player. Anyone have something else they'd like to recommend?

Post: #218207
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218207/action/topic#218207
Time: 13-Jun-2006 12:44 PM

Originally posted by: lordjedi

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc
I just got rid of my region-free player and I'm never buying another one again. I'm in the midst of converting all my PAL titles. In the end, it'll be worth it.

Why did you get rid of a region-free player? And why wouldn't you want to buy one ever again?

I'm in HD-land now. No more SD DVD for me. With my HD player, DVD recorder, receiver, LD player and SVHS, there's no way in hell I'm keeping one player for a few PAL discs.

I will be trying to put together one with all extras.

Post: #218013
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218013/action/topic#218013
Time: 12-Jun-2006 6:53 PM

Originally posted by: sunday256
I don't think anyone should have to pay $40 to buy a new DVD player to watch one film. That's a bit ridiculous I think, but at the same time it's also ridiculous to expect someone to convert a film from PAL to NTSC just for their sakes.

Me personally, I'd love to see an NTSC version of BE. Do I expect it? No, but would I like it...by all means. So if anyone's able and willing to convert and spend the time, your work will not go unappreciated I'm sure of that.

Anyway, extras or no extras I'd be totally happy with either version.

Thank you.

I just got rid of my region-free player and I'm never buying another one again. I'm in the midst of converting all my PAL titles. In the end, it'll be worth it.

Building Empire will be done eventually. I'll let those know who are interested when I'm done.

Post: #218011
Topic: King Kong: The Shorter Version (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/218011/action/topic#218011
Time: 12-Jun-2006 6:50 PM

As long as it's mostly Jack Black being cut out, i'd be into it.

Post: #217930
Topic: Official Release Thread - Alien Appendix - Updated with #2 info (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/217930/action/topic#217930
Time: 12-Jun-2006 12:40 PM

Meedermow,

What happened to the NTSC version of this?

Please let me know.

Post: #217773
Topic: 'The Monster Squad' widescreen preservation? (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/217773/action/topic#217773
Time: 11-Jun-2006 3:31 AM

Originally posted by: WVGuitar
I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out. The Monster Squad was a favorite of mine as a kid.

Are there any new developments?

Nope. No one has offered up their laserdisc...if anyone has it.

A few of us have shitty bootleg versions but they're not worth torrenting, IMHO.

Post: #217219
Topic: Info Wanted: "Ransom" - Trailer?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/217219/action/topic#217219
Time: 8-Jun-2006 3:16 PM — Edited 15-Jul-2020 7:01 PM

Can anyone tell me which trailer is on the ORIGINAL release of Ransom? I know the special edition has the “international” trailer. I’m looking to see if the original one has the original trailer.

Post: #215911
Topic: BLADE RUNNER: The Unauthorized OFF-WORLD Box Set (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/215911/action/topic#215911
Time: 3-Jun-2006 7:54 PM

Originally posted by: strangelove

Originally posted by: ReverendBeastly
A few seconds of violence, I believe.

And the provocative change of Roy's line "I want more life, f***er" to "I want more life, Father!"

It's ALWAYS been "father." Strangelove is wrong.

Post: #215867
Topic: Midnight Cowboy HD (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/215867/action/topic#215867
Time: 3-Jun-2006 3:11 PM

Originally posted by: Kakyoin
That'd be great, thanks!
Anyway, since the source is 1080i, would a deinterlace make the final DVD look better?

DO NOT bother.

And I'd definitely do a dual-layer version. Flipping/changing discs is soooooooo laserdisc.

Post: #215021
Topic: Superman (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/215021/action/topic#215021
Time: 31-May-2006 1:30 AM

Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
Nice. So does this mean it'll be a NTSC release and not a PAL release? Rik, is the PAL release from Australia time-compressed? And if so, does the KCOP have the correct running time?

Yes, it's sped up.

Looking forward to this.

Post: #214085
Topic: Blade Runner HDTV (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/214085/action/topic#214085
Time: 27-May-2006 3:08 AM

Why would it be speculation for HD?

Post: #213790
Topic: Blade Runner HDTV (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/213790/action/topic#213790
Time: 26-May-2006 10:20 AM

Yep.

My project is dead, guys! Sorry!

Post: #213252
Topic: Blade Runner HDTV (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/213252/action/topic#213252
Time: 24-May-2006 11:44 PM

I'm not going to be re-torrenting my other version but I will be doing a new version of it and incorporating the "extra" footage from the international version and the old laserdisc sound mix as well. It's on the list.

Post: #212221
Topic: Help: looking for... the 'Mr Holland's Opus' trailer??
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/212221/action/topic#212221
Time: 22-May-2006 1:07 AM

yep. i was hoping for one of those two...or...another region that wasn't listed on dvdcompare.net.

thanks anyway!

Post: #212219
Topic: Help: looking for... the 'Mr Holland's Opus' trailer??
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/212219/action/topic#212219
Time: 22-May-2006 12:57 AM — Edited 15-Jul-2020 6:42 PM

Does anyone have this? I need it for a project I’m working on. I know certain regions got it.

Please let me know.

Post: #211573
Topic: Ghostbusters: We're Ready to Believe You (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211573/action/topic#211573
Time: 19-May-2006 7:34 PM

Originally posted by: NeilB
If this has come from that source it seems weird that its not the original audio then.

Promo Only gets master tapes from the record companies.

I don't know the history behind this so I can't help you. Obviously there was alternate audio made for an official release, no?

Post: #211466
Topic: Ghostbusters: We're Ready to Believe You (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211466/action/topic#211466
Time: 19-May-2006 2:00 PM

Originally posted by: NeilB
Does it contain the original sound or is it a re-dub? I have a dvd version that has Promo only appear for a few seconds, but the sound is not the original with the cameos voices. I have been working on re-syncing it up with a lower quality video that does have original audio but not as good video quality for a similar project to yours.

Promo Only is a company that releases CD's and DVD's monthly for DJ's, clubs and bars. They're all mastered from original tapes and usually have fantastic quality. Same with CD's. However, subscpritions usually cost A LOT and you have to prove that you work in radio/entertainment industry.

Post: #211464
Topic: Official Release Thread - Alien Appendix - Updated with #2 info (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211464/action/topic#211464
Time: 19-May-2006 1:58 PM

Originally posted by: meedermow
Can easily make the menus NTSC Jonno, and still have them available.

By all means send the feature through if you can and I'll send it out DFNYC.

Update to follow over the weekend re Part II !

MM

that would be GREAT!!! thanks

Post: #211023
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211023/action/topic#211023
Time: 18-May-2006 12:38 PM

For those interested in an NTSC version, I'll be having to do it shortly.

Because I'm now in HD-DVD land, i'm not keeping a player around to play a couple of discs so I'm going to have to convert any of the PAL discs.

If anyone is interested, please let me know.

Post: #211022
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211022/action/topic#211022
Time: 18-May-2006 12:36 PM

Originally posted by: SKot

Originally posted by: baby hum
Sorry sKot. I actually had the extras you sent me already. (I downloaded them from the VH1 website too). I'll try and make it up to you somehow.

One other question, which is probably directed more towards digitalfreaknyc: how did your capture differ from the TiVo version I have, and how did you manage to get better quality? No doubt about it, the footage looks extremely good.

--SKot

I dunno. Had I recorded with Dolby Digital instead of PCM, it would've looked even better! I used my stand-alone machine and that was done in the early days when I was recording everything with PCM. Had I used Dolby Digital, the bitrate would have been higher.

Post: #211021
Topic: Official Release Thread - Alien Appendix - Updated with #2 info (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/211021/action/topic#211021
Time: 18-May-2006 12:33 PM

Meeder,

I'm no longer PAL-able, any chance of an NTSC version of this? with DGpulldown?

I'm gonna have to start doing the conversions myself at this point.

I'm not keeping an extra player for a couple of discs.