thebutcher

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Join date: 3-Mar-2007
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Post: #330386
Topic: Can't import MPG with Vegas?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/330386/action/topic#330386
Time: 14-Sep-2008 4:59 PM

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Post: #329458
Topic: Can't import MPG with Vegas?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/329458/action/topic#329458
Time: 7-Sep-2008 8:40 PM

Yes, the picture is squeezed vertically when I watch it in Windows Media Player. The original movie was letterboxed, not anamorphic, so I guess that's why it's deformed the way it is.

But I don't get why the picture is jerky like it is. Could someone maybe take me through the process of converting the M2v (or mpg) for optimum results?

Post: #328271
Topic: Can't import MPG with Vegas?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/328271/action/topic#328271
Time: 28-Aug-2008 9:27 PM

Well, it didn't work: I tried to re-encode the M2V file to an AVI with VirtualDub, but 3 hours and 100 GB later, the picture of the new AVI is all jerky and squished....What is going on?

Post: #328246
Topic: Can't import MPG with Vegas?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/328246/action/topic#328246
Time: 28-Aug-2008 6:24 PM

All right, I'll try to re-encode it as an AVI, I hope it works. Thanks!

Post: #328010
Topic: Can't import MPG with Vegas?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/328010/action/topic#328010
Time: 26-Aug-2008 1:32 PM — Edited 26-Aug-2008 3:26 PM

EDIT: actually, I got the video in vegas, but it plays too fast and it's off sync with the audio obviously...

I can usually import mpg videos in Vegas, but when I try to import the mpg file of the movie (done with Womble), it says it can't open it. Am I missing something?

Post: #324573
Topic: Dumb question: 5.1 in Vegas 8.0??
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/324573/action/topic#324573
Time: 21-Jul-2008 8:50 PM

Hey, I can't seem to find the 5.1 Surround option in the Properties tab of Sony Vegas version 8.0...Anyone can help me out?

Post: #299314
Topic: Frames skipping/adding with Premiere!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299314/action/topic#299314
Time: 18-Oct-2007 9:21 AM

All right guys, I'll try these tips. Thanks for the help!

Post: #299276
Topic: Frames skipping/adding with Premiere!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299276/action/topic#299276
Time: 17-Oct-2007 10:45 PM

In the guide, ADigitalMan says :

1) Export just the two shots you want to crossfade to an M2V file.
2) Load the clip into VirtualDubMod and save as an uncompressed AVI.

Problem is, Virtual Dub can't read M2v or MPG files, no? How can I import the m2v file and convert it to an uncompressed (loss less) avi for Premiere?

Post: #299136
Topic: Frames skipping/adding with Premiere!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299136/action/topic#299136
Time: 16-Oct-2007 3:22 PM

Ok, I imported the file in Premiere again and now, the movie is inexplicably sped up.... It's supposed to be 1:30 and it's now something like 50 min...It jumps and lags and I don't know what's going on.

Post: #299132
Topic: Frames skipping/adding with Premiere!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299132/action/topic#299132
Time: 16-Oct-2007 12:23 PM

I imported my .m2v video file in Premiere, but as I started editing it, I noticed that it skipped (and repeated) a frame every now and then. I'm pretty sure that it's not the pre-vis window lagging: I see them when I go frame by frame. I guess it's also affecting the audio sync. Does anybody have any idea why it does that / how to fix it?!

Post: #299021
Topic: 5.1 to 6 mono WAVs with BeSweet?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/299021/action/topic#299021
Time: 14-Oct-2007 8:50 PM

Great, thanks for the tip!

Post: #298940
Topic: 5.1 to 6 mono WAVs with BeSweet?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/298940/action/topic#298940
Time: 13-Oct-2007 9:54 AM

Hi, as I am very slow, could someone tell me exactly how to achieve this with BeSweet?

Post: #295291
Topic: Idea & Info: The Challenge of Re-Editing a Crap Flick
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/295291/action/topic#295291
Time: 14-Aug-2007 11:30 PM

I actually had an almost complete fanedit of MANOS: THE HANDS OF FATE before my computer crashed and lost it.

- I removed many pointless scenes (the night scene of the two teenagers making out, one of the Master's bride finding Mike tied and kissing and slapping him, etc) as well as many endless pauses. I re-arranged some scenes for a more coherent story, mainly the climax, resulting in a more tense finale as the Master and his wives search for the family.

- I stripped the sound completely, added a new soundtrack and planning to re-dub it. I used mainly music from the TV series Angel and lesser known scores from Buffy as well as some other pieces from composer Rob Duncan. The result was a creepy atmosphere with a more professional approach than the damn jazz muzak!

- I started re-coloring the picture for a more pleasing aesthetic, as well as re-incorporating 2 missing shots found only on the MST3k version of the movie. Added opening credits on some toned down driving sequences and some montage-free end titles.

- Made a script for dubbing in many filler lines explaining some plot holes. (ex: the 2 cops are not useless anymore: when they get in their car, they call for backup to check the area in the morning.)

- Added widescreen bars (I am usually against this, but in the case of Manos, re-framing some shots is a good thing!)

- Created the cover for a planned special edition including the original uncut feature film, my recut version, the MST3k audio track, sketches and the documentary Hotel Torgo.

Manos: The Hands of Fate - Approved By The Master

It's a real shame it was deleted...but I'll start over soon.
(By the way, I think the running time was 30 minutes after re-editing!)

Post: #275011
Topic: Proposed project: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV show)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/275011/action/topic#275011
Time: 3-Mar-2007 1:00 PM

Just dropping by to post my Season 6 cover and a preview of the other seasons to come. Comments are always welcome! (And congratulations on completing the first part of this colossal project!)

http://www.imagehosting.com/out.php/i291263_6previs.jpg

Buffy Movies 1-7 Collection