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TV's Frink said:

ww12345 said:

red5-626 said:

Back when people used floppy disks my Dad said that using Memorex disks ware like putting sand paper in your disk drive.

 

Why all the hate towards Memorex? Not doubting any of it, but their commercials used to be (obviously) pro-Memorex over other brands.

I don't understand why you would use a commercial as a defense of a brand at the same time you say it's obvious the commercial would be pro- that brand.

Obviously, commercials mean nothing.

No, you are entirely correct. The matter I was trying to get at is specific problems with Memorex, that has obviously (according to red5) been occurring since long before the move to CD and DVD.

I just thought it was interesting, that's all, that any company could get away with saying how superior their product is without any real attempt to back it up, and with clear discontent on the consumer end.

red5-626 said:

Back when people used floppy disks my Dad said that using Memorex disks ware like putting sand paper in your disk drive.

Why all the hate towards Memorex? Not doubting any of it, but their commercials used to be (obviously) pro-Memorex over other brands.

I've never had any problems, but I'm not that picky about what I use. Heck, I'll even use Aviva! :)

Is there some trend of Memorex=Junk? I'm not asking rhetorically or sarcastically, either.

(This is moved over from the Harmy DE thread.)

Sorry Harmy! I was just posting in response to the other people who were posting. I'll move my comment over to the other thread.

red5-626 said:

Back when people used floppy disks my Dad said that using Memorex disks ware like putting sand paper in your disk drive.

Why all the hate towards Memorex? Not doubting any of it, but their commercials used to be (obviously) pro-Memorex over other brands.

I've never had any problems, but I'm not that picky about what I use. Heck, I'll even use Aviva! :)

Is there some trend of Memorex=Junk? I'm not asking rhetorically or sarcastically, either.

Really? I've never had any trouble, but that is only so far... I guess I'll be buying Verbatims from now on.

It looks like Staples only carries the +R, is that OK? I seem to remember that -R is better for some reason.

I believe so. I use Memorex because they're cheaper...

I don't mind burning the DL-DVDs and posting them to people. I've sent PMs to the two people that posted asking already, so if anyone wants copies, PM me. :)

I buy my DL-DVDs at Staples, but I'm sure Best Buy would have them as well.

I've put my color-corrected copy of Song of the  South on Myspleen, if anyone wants to download it. Right now, I am still having trouble with the deinterlacing, so if someone wants to download the video and do either Restore24 or Srestore on it, that would be awesome.

Me too, if that is all right.

It's chief element is surprise! Surprise and fear! Fear and Surprise!

(And Ridiculousness)

Thanks bkev for fixing my images. So I guess I put all of the URLS inside of the [img= ]? Cool, I'll keep that in mind.

Anyone want to buy the 16mm print? I wonder if the guy would let us borrow it for a while to make a copy... :)

Now it says on the listing that it is an IB print, and will never fade, but the colors look rather washed out to me.

When I color-corrected mine, I looked at some 35mm nitrate film frames for reference, but I don't know how accurate my color transfer is.

Also, I didn't say it in my original post, but if anyone wants a copy of this for completion, just let me know. It is my favorite movie, and I would be more than happy to share it with others! :)

Just for giggles (and to teach myself VDub) I pulled out my PAL VHS tape of SotS. I realize that it is not the measure for quality, as I believe the Mentor cap has replaced it. Nonetheless, I spent some time playing with the contrast and RGB ratios. Here are some screencaps. What do you guys think?

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edit: I don't know how to get these images to show up. I would imagine you could copy the URL into your browser to view them.

Dregden232 said:

Um, can someone send me an invite to myspleen, the jdownloader doesn't seem to work for me. Also, why hasn't someone uploaded this to tpb or any other torrent site?

Dark_Jedi or WalkingDork can give you an invite to Myspleen if you PM them. Jdownloader was working for me, but not as well as the torrents were when I finally downloaded them.

Yes! I, like Sluggo, was rooting for that edit. :)

As the original poster of the comment that started the whole firestorm, he does have a point. I foolishly compared this project with his, when one is an HD source and the other an SD source. I posted before I read the specs on his project (a noob mistake) and incorrectly assumed the two were comparable. Yes, he was defensive, but rightly so.

edit: I see you were referring to the Harmy edition being a fan edit, and I agree that name has a definite negative connotation.

MrInsaneA said:

Ol' Jakey's gained some weight. He should try some exercise to get a little slimmer. 
Hey!
Why doesn't he try spinning? That's a good trick. 

Haha! :)

I'm supposed to be getting a copy from DrGonzo. I'll PM him and ask if I can pass on the copy. Also, I've got a lead on two separate PAL tape recordings, so if you want a copy of those as well, just let me know.

@DarkJedi: Sorry if my comment crossed the line. I realize that you and Harmy are working from two different sources, and that differences in resolution and color are inherent. I hope that you don't avoid this thread or delay your Blu-ray set because of my comment. 

That said, I prefer the Harmy "fan edit," if that's what we are calling it, just as I prefer the H_H 70mm audio "recreation." I realize both aren't exactly what would've been projected in theaters, but IMHO they are very, very close. 

I also agree that the main reason we are here is to have copies of the Original Trilogy without the SE junk - which both Harmy and DarkJedi have accomplished. Thanks to both of them for their hard work.

Just finished watching this Despecialized Edition, and all I can say is "Wow." You probably realize this, but for curiosities sake I did an AB with the V3 and the regular SE, and yours blows them both away! You can see things in your edit that are not visible in the other versions. The clarity and color is awesome! Why doesn't Lucas hire you?! 

Thanks so much! This is the perfect Original Trilogy! :)

I have sent him a PM, so I'll update if he gets back to me.