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Post: #137569
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/137569/action/topic#137569
Time: 8-Sep-2005 10:30 PM

Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
"as I have found no noticable difference betwen this (at 224/256kbps)"

Will DVD accept a stereo AC3 signal above 192kbps?

It certainly will!
The upperlimit for bitrate is about 384kbps.
Lowest limit is 128kbps.

Take a look at lordsmurf's site as he has a nice summary:

http://www.digitalfaq.com/dvdguides/authorburn/intro.htm#audio

I generally use either 224kbps (equivalent to most MP2 audio streams from digital broadcasts) or 256kbps for most of my VHS->DVD archives.
The other trick is normalising the audio prior to encoding. A lot of commercial DVDs have soft audio compared with 'old' VHS or TV broadcasts. I normalise all mine to -2dB +/- 0.5dB (DVD standard states -2dB I think). This makes it a lot better and helps me when I need to filter out any noise.

ntrprs

Post: #137562
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/137562/action/topic#137562
Time: 8-Sep-2005 9:57 PM

Originally posted by: Laserman

Originally posted by: Moth3r

Originally posted by: Laserman
But anyway they will be different in that the PAL scene will be missing some of the picture, and will run at a different frame rate with the corresponding problem of everyone speaking as if they have had a very mild dose of Helium.

The audio on the UK VHS (and also I assume on the French Laserdisc boxed set with English audio) has been sped up with the pitch preserved, so the helium effect is no present.

True, but if you use the VHS audio, then you are missing out on the loveliness that is the PCM digital stereo track. The VHS audio is pretty good, but when you A/B it on my gear, the PCM track is definately preferred, and everyone stops rushing their lines ;^)

In my experience, if you are trying to preserve the audio as PCM on a DVD, you will be sacrificing space for the video. You would be better off going with DD audio conversion as I have found no noticable difference between this (at 224/256kbps) and PCM audio (1536 kbps) - it takes less space!!! You can easily tell the DD soundtrack file that it is Dolby Surround encoded. The non-encoding of the black bars also makes more space for the actual video too - on my current version I have managed to fit SW (DE) as WS on single layer DVD with bitrate of 6-7Mbps and DD audio (and a DD commentary track). Quality is really great!!!

I have to redo mine though as I did not correctly cater for the TV overscan in my first attempts and hence some of the WS picture is not displayed on a normal TV.

I'm sure the settings use for the X0 will be the optimum for best/ultra quality.

BTW, are you aiming for SL / DL / Blueray? I tend to steer away from DL as there are greater incompatabilities with existing desktop players than with the SL disks (ie technology is still a bit green - probably due to manufacturers of disks and burners not strictly adhering to the DVD spec!)

ntrprs
(Australia)

Post: #133311
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/133311/action/topic#133311
Time: 25-Aug-2005 4:09 AM

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc

Originally posted by: Goose
Anyone interested in this?

EBAY

Few visitors to the auction, may well go for a steal.....

G

What do you think my DVDs' are made from?

It could have been from one of the several VHS versions of Raiders

Looking forward to the releases

Post: #132637
Topic: Printing out DVD Labels
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/132637/action/topic#132637
Time: 22-Aug-2005 4:23 AM

Originally posted by: Observer
Here's the only problem I see with all of this: many DVD players specifically state in the handbooks that you shouldn't put ANYTHING on the surface of a DVD/CD. This is mostly talking about stick-on labels, but also includes printing and sharpie's. The reason for this is because it can disturb the spin of the disc while it is being played. This leads to the DVD/CD being scratched and/or the player being damaged. The ink from a printer and shaprie can also melt from the heat within some players and cause damage. Just a word of caution...

Having just seen this thread, I will hark back to this comment.

Generally this is a problem for a lot of DVD players - if the label is not adhered to the DVD face evenly, as the DVD spins at a high rate, the uneven addition of mass can upset the balance of the disc. (they spin from 570-1600 rpm, Constant Linear Velocity)
If there is any added 'wobble' in the disc due to the label, a lot of desktop players not be able to play it. PC DVD drives, on the other hand, will be able to read it OK for backup purposes.

I have had problems with certain printed labels on DVDs. Generally I follow the approach to NOT STICK ANYTHING on a DVD. If I get one with a label, I back it up with a PC on to another disc to watch/archive it.

I am not aware of the 'ink melting' issue for printable DVDs, but I suspect that is not a problem.

I am aiming to get a DVD-printer in the near future, so am interested in various experiences with these...

Post: #131935
Topic: My 1997' SE laserdisc transfer set - including extras.... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/131935/action/topic#131935
Time: 19-Aug-2005 4:11 AM

Is there any chance of a Myspleen version (with the covers)?

I have difficultty accessing a.b.sw...

Post: #131017
Topic: My 1997' SE laserdisc transfer set - including extras.... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/131017/action/topic#131017
Time: 16-Aug-2005 4:20 AM

Originally posted by: ShiftyEyes
Do these by any chance have the SE trailers? The one for ANH/Trilogy is featured on the official discs, but the ones for ESB and ROTJ aren't. In fact, I can't find them anywhere with the exception of some low-res quicktime files that are about the size of my thumb.

The LDs do have the SE trailers for TESB and ROTJ. (I am assuming that by 'official discs' you mean LDs?)

Not sure if dark_jedi or Boba Feta is including them though.

I do have rough captures of these on DVD, but have not investigated torrenting.

Perhaps a via PM/email?

Post: #130987
Topic: My 1997' SE laserdisc transfer set - including extras.... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/130987/action/topic#130987
Time: 16-Aug-2005 12:20 AM

dark_jedi,

Did you capture the AC3 soundtrack direct from the LDs, or use the two-channel audio output through the ADVC110?
I'm not sure if the Boba Feta version captures the AC3 or not.

I have an ADVC100 and was going to trial this AC3 capture with mine (I have a new audio card with SPDIF input), as part of the SE releases were the re-mixed soundtracks.

Also, did you do any adjustments to the video using VD/AVISynth? (I have not seen it yet - am getting it from Myspleen at the moment).

Post: #130755
Topic: Star Wars: The Interactive Video Board Game (1996, Parker) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/130755/action/topic#130755
Time: 14-Aug-2005 11:57 PM

Yes, I remember the game (do not have it though)
A great addition to extra SW footage

Looking forward to it ...

Post: #129689
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/129689/action/topic#129689
Time: 11-Aug-2005 3:32 AM

It sounds like things are hotting up on the X0 front.

Is it possible to get an update like you sent out previously?
Unfortunately I subscribed to the X0 list too late and did not get this first one.

Alternatively listing the update/s on the X0 webpage could also be useful.

ntrprs

Post: #128960
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/128960/action/topic#128960
Time: 9-Aug-2005 12:11 AM

Originally posted by: Ash595
Other possible LD Rips to DVD.

James Bond

Dr. No (Criterion Collection CAV) - Exclusive audio commentary through the film, different from the DVD. Vintage 1960's TV spots advertising Bond bread and other 007-related toys, not on the DVD.

From Russia With Love (Criterion Collection CAV) - Exclusive audio commentary through the film, different from what is on the DVD.

Goldfinger (Criterion Collection CAV) - Exclusive audio commentary through the film, different from what appears on the DVD. Vintage 1960's TV spots advertising Bond bread, not on the DVD.

Thunderball (MGM LD Boxed set) - has vintage 1965 documentary "The Incredible World Of 007" not included on DVD.

Ghostbusters
Criterion CAV
- one deleted scene on side 1 was not included on the DVD: the Ghostbusters in the stairway before entering their office on campus
- special effects comparisons unique to LD
- Theatrical teaser unique to LD.

I don't have them but if someone has the LD...

There is also the directors version of Wyatt Earp (which to my knowledge has not been released on DVD).

I agree it would be great to have the Criterion CAV Bonds - these are very hard to find and maybe give some insight into the cut scene at the end of FRWL.

Post: #128958
Topic: ***The "Darth Editous" Episode IV DVD Info and Feedback Thread*** - a partially "de-specialed" DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/128958/action/topic#128958
Time: 9-Aug-2005 12:06 AM

Would someone be able to send me a copy - it sounds unbelievable!!.

As I am located in OZ (i.e. Australia), I am more than willing to make the edition available here for a few readers.

BTW, I love the covers done - now I just need something to put in it!

ntrprs

Post: #123145
Topic: 3:2 on laserdisc question
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/123145/action/topic#123145
Time: 14-Jul-2005 8:38 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Editous
Bit off-topic, but whenever I use AVISynth the result is always darker than the input. Anyone else noticed this, or found a way around it?

If you are using Avisynth for frame rate conversion, there is no change to the composition of the frames, but if using it for smoothing and other functions, then yes, it can change the brightness etc as often this is due to the Y-C conversions done by some filters.

ntrprs

Post: #122921
Topic: 3:2 on laserdisc question
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122921/action/topic#122921
Time: 13-Jul-2005 8:21 PM

Originally posted by: CharlieX
Alright, maybe I'm too used to modern eletronics to solve analog problems.... Is laserdisc encoded 24fps and applies 3:2 on the fly? Or is the disc encoded 29.97. The reason I ask, is I've captured quite a chunk of ANH from the Faces set, and my pulldown is not consistent. It holds for the duration of a scene, but then it switches. (I.E. from WWWSS to WWSSW).

Yes the responses are correct - it is 29.97fps for NTSC LD (and for NTSC VHS)

On the SW Definitive there are pattern changes, not only at the side breaks, but often halfway through the sides.
I have tried a few automatic 3:2 pulldown removal plugins (VDub and even TMPGEnc frame conversion), but by far the best result is to use AVISynth (and send to VDub) and do a reconstruction according to the pattern that you see and see if it changes by scanning through a side at a time. You may need to add frames here and there (be sure to note where you add them) and some of these can be removed later via the script.

If you are interested in a script sample, I can post it here

ntrprs

Post: #122784
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122784/action/topic#122784
Time: 13-Jul-2005 4:47 AM

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc

I'll be releasing my own very soon...plus tons more.

I look forward to seeing your compilations/s - do you have an ETA ?

BTW, there is another site for deleted scenes:

http://www.theraider.net/films/raiders/deleted_scenes.php

ntrprs

Post: #121484
Topic: Info Wanted: Definitive Collection versus Faces - which is better and why?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/121484/action/topic#121484
Time: 7-Jul-2005 1:26 AM

Originally posted by: Laserman There is little difference between the faces and definitives in this regard, though the faces are *slightly* better.

Very interesting - I had not checked by face versions wrt double sabres - I was doing the DC versions only.

This sounds like a good project for a wet weekend

Post: #121482
Topic: AviSynth and Virtualdub filters
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/121482/action/topic#121482
Time: 7-Jul-2005 1:04 AM

Originally posted by: Laserman
Get a card that has a proper video output, or go on the cheap and get a realmagic card or something like that so that you can compile a file and watch it on your TV.
First things first though, calibrate your monitor and your TV with some test patterns at least.
The calibrate your capture system to make sure you are capturing the full dynamic range of your source. (ie. that it is no too bright with blown out whites or too dark with crushed blacks)
If the source is still to bright, then set new black and white points.

I agree Laserman,

I use the ADVC100 for all my captures (including PAL/NTSC) and this has a setting on it for IRE 0/7.5 (ie black level) if capturing PAL, IRE should be set to 0, and if US NTSC, then it should be 7.5 This made a vast difference to the brightness level of my SW captures a few months back and now only a small amount of filtering is required to bring the video ready for DVD

I have the AVI in avisynth, do the IVTC and resize as required then frameserve to VD and use a few of their filters. The order of filters does matter, do experiment a little and see what effects you get. I have had to change gamma and brightness so the image comes out right (to my eye anyway) and after testing a few clips on a test DVD on the TV (the monitor is a lot different!), I then did the entire encode...

Laserman, what type of calibration do you recommend? (Yes, my AVI is DV Canopus)

ntrprs

Post: #121477
Topic: Original on e-bay
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/121477/action/topic#121477
Time: 6-Jul-2005 6:45 PM

Besides, anything sold on ebay has to be out of copyright and be non-personalised versions. These sellers actually are skirting the law if they are selling their backups for profit - GL owns the rights to all SW !

ntrprs

Post: #121476
Topic: Lightsaber colourization
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/121476/action/topic#121476
Time: 6-Jul-2005 6:41 PM

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Originally posted by: Damon
Thanks for the clarification. I thought it was weird that the "uncolourized" lightsaber never made an appearance in any documentary I've seen....but seeing as it never existed, it all makes sense now.

There have also been scenes for years in the original trilogy (OT) in SW where DV's sabre is white - take a look at the scene after when Ben is despatched and the doors close prior to the Falcon leaving. There is a white sabre even in the SE! The 2004 DVD versions this was finally corrected!! There are also also some other odd colour-swapping effects in the OT too during the Ben/DV duel (for some frames Ben's sabre turns red and darth's to blue!), but these have all been corrected in the DVD release.

ntrprs

Post: #121474
Topic: Who thinks that George Lucas will release the OOT?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/121474/action/topic#121474
Time: 6-Jul-2005 6:34 PM

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Originally posted by: Obi-Wan Spicoli
Actually, it was marketed as "The original Star Wars Trilogy on video ...One last time." So that point is not only ridiculous but irrelevent. Besides, if they do release it again it will be on DVD, not video.

Well, on the LD releases it also had the same text!! Laserdisc is not VHS either!!! When you say video, are you meaning Beta, VHS, CED, VHD, Laserdisc, DVD? IMO the term video refers to ALL of these media.

WRT to GL releasing the OT.... no he won't.

There IS a version in the works for a boxed set release in I think 2007 with extras added to ALL 6 movies - including some scenes that were filmed with EP3 for inclusion in the other films. AFAIK, there is word that Yoda will be also replaced by a CG Yoda.
Yes, a new SWSE version!!! GL will be tinkering with these for years!!!

ntrprs

Post: #121468
Topic: Ultimate/Archival Editions of the OT
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/121468/action/topic#121468
Time: 6-Jul-2005 6:19 PM

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Originally posted by: Jedikev
Personally I would hope that there could be a Ultimate Boxset of the OT with a lot of bonus features and deleted scenes hopefully the blu-ray release in 2007 or 2008.

Well, as it happens, the word on the street is that there WILL be a 30th anniversary edition released in 2007 (funny that!!) This will be a boxed set of the SIX movies each one having extra scenes added/modified. Prior to this release on 2006, there will be a box set of the prequel movies - no extra features AFAIK.

I know for certain that following discussions about Yoda in Ep1 and the success of Ep2&3, Yoda will be changed to be CG, and extra scenes that were shot around the time of EP3 will be included in the original films!! Yes, folks, yet ANOTTHER version of the SW SEs - perhaps these should be renames SW SE '07? GL will be tinkering with them forever!!!

I am hoping that they fix up the glaring mistakes that they left with the most recent releases (green lightsabre, matt lines not removed etc) and do them properly this time.

I for one are on the original trilogy bandwagon having these on VHS, LD (and soon DVD - by my own preservation archives), these originals do stand up the best! Some of the SE additions are nice, but now the films are no longer the ones I saw in 1977!

ntrprs