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Post: #145237
Topic: Idea: The Making of The Lion King & Tim Burton's Batman Films
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145237/action/topic#145237
Time: 4-Oct-2005 4:45 PM

They also have one entitled "hype." I'd love to get copies of all of these.

Anyone wanna go half with me on them?

Then I could torrent them.

Post: #145157
Topic: Idea: The Making of The Lion King & Tim Burton's Batman Films
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145157/action/topic#145157
Time: 4-Oct-2005 12:26 PM

Originally posted by: Ash595
I think The making of Batman returns will be on the SE DVD.

Confirmed. Yes.

Never seen the first special though. Would definitely be interested in that.

Post: #145011
Topic: Info & Help: looking for... other ld-rips to dvd movies ex. blade runner int cut, songs of the south, frighteners dir cut - and much much more...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/145011/action/topic#145011
Time: 4-Oct-2005 12:26 AM

Originally posted by: klokwerk
Okay. Thanks, I understand now. It sees you would be the best person to ask abut this; were there ever any "making of" specials for Jaws III or Jaws: The Revenge?

Yup. Trying to get copies of both of them right now.

Post: #144715
Topic: Info & Help: looking for... other ld-rips to dvd movies ex. blade runner int cut, songs of the south, frighteners dir cut - and much much more...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/144715/action/topic#144715
Time: 3-Oct-2005 11:19 AM

Originally posted by: klokwerk
I look forward to the Jaws project now

I'll have to have a look at how I would go about capturing the movie then. Might have to enlist someone's help as I don't have the best equipment nor is it likely to be shown on TV here. Also, what do you mean by "putting a mask on the footage"?

I was planning on recording it myself so if I do, I'll definitely let you know. It's not showing any time soon but I know that AMC shows it sometimes.

You'd have to mask the footage for it to be widescreen. Meaning, the footage that would be broadcast on TV would be full screen but the DVD footage currently available is widesceen. So you'd have to mask the full screen footage and then transfer it to 16x9.

Post: #144704
Topic: Info & Help: looking for... other ld-rips to dvd movies ex. blade runner int cut, songs of the south, frighteners dir cut - and much much more...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/144704/action/topic#144704
Time: 3-Oct-2005 10:25 AM

To answer questions:

You have to change/lower the video bit rate in order to have a higher quality PCM soundtrack. You have to compromise somewhere and can't have both. I like the idea of making an "extended version" with the higher bitrate mono soundtrack. Methinks I'll do that. And yes, it would be dual-layered.

The Jaws The Revenge laserdisc DOES have the happy ending. The "regular" theatrical ending has never been put on on regular home video. Jaws The Revenge does pop up on TV quite often and any tv showing will have the regular theatrical ending along with the other additional footage. It would be easy to put a mask on that footage (since it was shot in Super 35) and get what was essentially the composition of the original footage in widescreen.

Post: #144299
Topic: Se7en: Criterion Edition preservation set
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/144299/action/topic#144299
Time: 2-Oct-2005 11:44 AM

DVD-Boy,

What I had done was put a "still" from the movie for each audio track so at least there would be something on screen while the music played.
Now I'm thinking of making one big ac-3 file. I think I should be able to put the length of the photo on the screen which would match up with the "track" playing. I could also put in chapter stops as well to skip around. Again, this is all hypothetical because I'm not sure if I can do what i'm suggesting. The other thing is that I'd like to just be able to have it stop after the one track and not play them all through. Again, all something to be investigated.

Cassius,

Everything from the laserdisc release will DEFINITELY be on this upcoming release. I wouldn't release it any other way. In addition to that, the Japanese version that I'm using as the master had a "making of" special (about 30 minutes) as well as Japanese trailers/TV spots so those will be on there as well.

Post: #144254
Topic: *** The Official DigitalFreakNYC Release Thread*** (SW, Indy + Others!)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/144254/action/topic#144254
Time: 2-Oct-2005 7:40 AM

Guys,

I should be able to do them later on tonight if no one else gets to them by then.

Post: #144253
Topic: Se7en: Criterion Edition preservation set
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/144253/action/topic#144253
Time: 2-Oct-2005 7:36 AM

Wow. What a great bunch of posts to wake up to!

Echoes, Cassius, Reverend: Thank you all for your comments. I really appreciate it. I tried to put my all into this project and it's actually the biggest that I've ever tackled so I'm glad that you're all enjoying it.

Reverend, yeah I used DVD-Lab for everything (authoring-wise).

DVD-Boy, sounds like I'm going to have to teach Reverend, not the other way around.

But I"d be open to any suggestions. At this point, I think it's just a compatibility issue. I don't plan on doing any "soundtrack" options on any future releases. The only reason I included Se7en was that the original score was never made officially available so I threw it on there. The Game will definitely have some "still" galleries so I'm sure we'll run into the same issues with that but at the moment it doesn't seem like there's much I can do about it at this point. I really like DVD-Lab and am becoming very familiar with it.

In any case, keep the comments coming!! And thanks again!!!

Post: #144252
Topic: Info & Help: looking for... other ld-rips to dvd movies ex. blade runner int cut, songs of the south, frighteners dir cut - and much much more...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/144252/action/topic#144252
Time: 2-Oct-2005 7:30 AM

Originally posted by: klokwerk
I am finishing up school/exams in the next 2 months, after that I'll be putting together my first few DVDs, I was wondering if anybody had either/both of the Jaws 3 or Jaws 4 movies on Laserdisc. I assume the audio on those LDs is mono? In any case, I'd like to hear about those LDs and determine what I'd want from them for my own discs.

only jaws and jaws 2 were mono. the other two were in surround.

i'm working on Jaws. I was just going to sync up the laserdisc audio with the remastered video. Not sure if I'm going to include a PCM track (Probably won't allow the current video quality with a PCM track) but it won't be as compressed.

Post: #143423
Topic: DVD: Return of the Ewok and Other Little Films (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143423/action/topic#143423
Time: 30-Sep-2005 11:21 AM

Originally posted by: ocpmovie
I would never go under 3.6 unless it was for some very very unimportant extra. (Yeah, I've gone pretty low for lesser extras and easter eggs and things.)

4 is the standard setting on most M2V encoders, and a decent setting to use. Anyone who thinks that using the standard setting "loses all credibility," well ....

Pick up any PROFESSIONALLY authored DVD and check out the bitrate. You're not going to see "4" as the standard unless the PQ is sub-par.

It also matters what you're watching it on. The bigger it is, the more you're going to notice problems. I deal with videophiles who have 92" projectors. Personally, I have a 51" HDTV. You? Maybe you're still watching it on a regular TV and aren't going to notice the quality difference but I'm sorry, 4 ain't gonna cut it.

Post: #143352
Topic: DVD: Return of the Ewok and Other Little Films (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143352/action/topic#143352
Time: 30-Sep-2005 2:46 AM

Originally posted by: ocpmovie
It is not up at myspleen. Again, I send these out via mail.

There's no real reason for a video bitrate to hover around 9 all the time, with a good encoder really doing its work, a bitrate of 4, 5 or even 3.6 is great.

And with that, you just lost all credibility.

Post: #143117
Topic: Star Wars Radio Drama - Special Edition
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143117/action/topic#143117
Time: 29-Sep-2005 6:24 PM

Jack,

I did some research and the Limited Edition versions had all the extras on them. You must have gotten the "barebones" edition.

Post: #143113
Topic: Blade Runner Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143113/action/topic#143113
Time: 29-Sep-2005 6:23 PM

Originally posted by: Rikter

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc

Originally posted by: Rikter

Originally posted by: Adamwankenobi
HO-LY SHIT! After some googling, I've found that that film is...VERY popular! Check this site on wikipedia, which proves people's devotion to it, which you guys would be interested in:

Wikipedia Blade Runner article

Now go and BUY the directors cut - BUT make sure you get the original also (it's WAY better then the Directors Cut!!)

RiK

Sorry but no, i don't think it's a major change. It's not as if he narrated the whole freakin' movie. They were interspersed through it at various points but it didn't add anything. No one wanted it there in the first place. It's better off without it.

Completely disagree. There is VERY little changed between the original cut and the directors cut but what IS changed is a lot better. I'll be posting my dual-layer version soon.

- The VOICE OVER IS GONE that's not a major change? - IT REALLY changes the feel of the movie IMHO

Post: #143072
Topic: Star Wars Radio Drama - Special Edition
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143072/action/topic#143072
Time: 29-Sep-2005 4:27 PM

Like i said...the set with just empire and SW had a bonus disc with the Making of the first two plus deleted scenes, promos, etc. Guess I got the right one

I always saw that the Trilogy set had a bonus disc as well.

Post: #143062
Topic: Star Wars Radio Drama - Special Edition
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143062/action/topic#143062
Time: 29-Sep-2005 3:55 PM

Question:

I have the boxed set with just SW and Empire. I know another boxed set came out when jedi was finally released. were there any extras in that boxed set that weren't in the previous one?

Post: #143058
Topic: Info: Anyone Have The Fight Club Workprint? Or any workprints for that matter?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143058/action/topic#143058
Time: 29-Sep-2005 3:51 PM

It's not high on the list of things to do. The quality still isn't very good even though it's so close to the master. Lots of flickering because, well, it's a recording of a projection.
Higher on the list is the dual-layer version of the hi-def down-rez of the DC that was broadcast.

Post: #143056
Topic: Se7en: Criterion Edition preservation set
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143056/action/topic#143056
Time: 29-Sep-2005 3:44 PM

Great! Thanks for the comments. I'm glad you like it.

Post: #143018
Topic: Idea & Info: Extra Bonus Discs & exclusive store bonus discs?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143018/action/topic#143018
Time: 29-Sep-2005 1:30 PM

I will probably be torrenting the Wal-Mart Star Wars disc.

The Indiana Jones BB featurette is on the Great Movie Stunts disc that I just released.

Post: #142945
Topic: Info: Anyone Have The Fight Club Workprint? Or any workprints for that matter?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142945/action/topic#142945
Time: 29-Sep-2005 10:34 AM

Yes, I've mentioned having a copy of the workprint several times. I got a copy when I was in college in the late 90's. Apparently there was ANOTHER screening of the workprint and got a copy from the master.

Post: #142944
Topic: Blade Runner Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142944/action/topic#142944
Time: 29-Sep-2005 10:30 AM

Originally posted by: Rikter

Now go and BUY the directors cut - BUT make sure you get the original also (it's WAY better then the Directors Cut!!)

RiK

Completely disagree. There is VERY little changed between the original cut and the directors cut but what IS changed is a lot better. I'll be posting my dual-layer version soon.

Post: #142827
Topic: *** The Official DigitalFreakNYC Release Thread*** (SW, Indy + Others!)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142827/action/topic#142827
Time: 29-Sep-2005 1:11 AM

Originally posted by: Slappy White
a bunch of the upcoming releases are going to be Dual Layer only? Is there anyway for people without DL burners to burn those still?

You'll just have to use DVDshrink or a similar program to shrink it down to the size you need. I know The Game will definitely be dual-layered. Not sure about any others.

Post: #142823
Topic: Info: Anyone Have The Fight Club Workprint? Or any workprints for that matter?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142823/action/topic#142823
Time: 29-Sep-2005 1:07 AM

Originally posted by: Doctor M
What DOES the workprint of Fight Club actually have?
Btw, if your source is VHS save your money and use a SL DVD. Encode the video at 1/2 D1, you won't gain any quality using higher resolution because of your source, but you can save the bitrate to get the full film on a single layer.

Sorry. No. Send the VHS to me cause I'd rather have a DL version of it, thanks. I'll choose how to "waste" my money.

And I have a VHS of the Blade Runner workprint. It's right from the master and it's actually from the late 90's. One place showed it again apparently.

Post: #142490
Topic: DVD: Return of the Ewok and Other Little Films (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142490/action/topic#142490
Time: 28-Sep-2005 8:07 PM

Originally posted by: ocpmovie

As far as "smushing" too much material on one DVD, in this case it was used to fill up the extra space on the disc, the quality of the material was NOT compromised in any way. It was all presented as originally encoded.

People seem to forget how much material really fits on a single layer DVD. If encoded properly there's usually very little reason to go double layer with a fan project, as an entire film can fit comfortably on one layer if you don't have to go overboard with alternate audio and video. Anything else like extras you just put on another disc.

No...i'm not forgetting. The bitrate on your DVD was pretty low. It hovered around 5. I prefer it as close to 9 regularly as possible. If the space is there then it should be used. Also, the THX demo, though of good quality, is windowboxed. I have no idea why anyone would master this in 16x9 and not zoom it.

Post: #142488
Topic: Superman II and Superman III extended (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142488/action/topic#142488
Time: 28-Sep-2005 8:03 PM

Rikter,

The version that is the composite has all the same footage yours has. However, the thing I like about mine is that all of the stuff currently available is in widescreen and the stuff that's not is in full screen. I would MUCH rather have it like this as there are lots of little trims and stuff that I probably would have missed if I were just watching a complete full-screen version.

I"m assuming your is in PAL with which we'd have to speed it down in order to match up to our NTSC versions. I'd love to attempt a good version of the composite again some day.

Also, there is a high pitch noise running throughout as well. Too bad, really.

THX, I wouldn't use the original laserdisc for anything more than the original audio tracks. I would use the new DVD for the video tracks. And then use Rikter's new version of the TV cut for the extra footage. But..alas...not enough hours in the day.

Post: #142460
Topic: Superman II and Superman III extended (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142460/action/topic#142460
Time: 28-Sep-2005 6:59 PM

Just got my copy of the International cut of Superman The Movie and I really would love to torrent this but I won't. There are colored wavy lines throughout most of it, no chapter stops and pixellation a plenty. Maybe with rikter's new version someone will make a better version of this blueprint. But especially because most of it seems to be ripped right from the laserdisc, there's no reason for the quality to be pretty shitty.