How do I open and convert mxf files? I have some USB sticks from distribution with official trailers in them. They are in 2K and it would be nice to convert them into MP4 or similar formats.

Hello together,

when it comes to movie preservations, I'm normally active in the originaltrilogy forum, but in order to extend the range, I wanna give it a try as suggested by a member there and hope I can gain your interest.

It's about "True Lies" where until today, sadly no decent HD version exists. Although there seem to be a few HDTV recordings and also a rip of the former D-Theater release on D-VHS in 1080i29.97, none of these even closely treats this movie as it would deserve it quality-wise.

So far, shame on Cameron, but that's the usual irony I guess, having fans who care more about a piece of art than the ones who created it - a strange world.

Now there is a copy on eBay for sale for about 650 USD and while I'd be even willing to buy it on my own for further processing and also processing, my first problem is that I reside in Germany and shipping would be expensive and full of customs hassle.

However, I'd have someone who could have the movie scanned in the US for about another 1000 USD plus problably another several hundred for the hard disks as we're talking about 6 to 21 TB depending on the chosen raw format. Since we're not talking about the original here but an (even if allegedly very good) positive copy print, I would assume that a slightly more compressed format would still by far exceed the quality which the source has to offer.

As the details could be further discussed once the necessary amount of people interested in this become apparent, I'd roughly estimate the project of about 2500 USD to have the film scanned without any further adjustments together with the Cinema DTS audio.

As I'd be interested to keep the print copy at the end for collection, I'd be willing to pay more of course, but the total sum I simply can't spend on one single movie alone.

So anyone interested in having a raw cinematic experience of True Lies?

little-endian

Hey guys,

So basically, I have two Laserdisc audio rips that I want to sync to Bluray master, but the problem is, that Laserdisc isn't frame-by-frame matching the Bluray, mostly it's missing frames on start/end of some scenes. The problem is, that I really want to sync these audio tracks to that Bluray release. I wanted to know what's your opinion on what should I do with that. I had three ideas:

1. Fill the 'missing' frames with audio from other Laserdisc (already synced, but different master).
2. Stretch audio on these shots, keeping the scenes that are matching - untouched (with preservation of pitch, of course).
3. Simply put silence in missing frames.

Two issues.  I hope this is where I should put this.  

First, I had been using DVDFab to rip Bluray's to m2ts for fan editing in Vegas.  I just realized that if the bluray uses AVC then I'm golden but if it uses VC-1, I'm hosed.  Both Vegas and Hitfilm just crash.  Just curious what workflow some of you recommend.  

Second, I have a couple of .mov files to work with in Vegas Pro 13.  Both are ProRes.  Media Info indicates that one is 422 HQ and the other is 422 Proxy.  The 422 HQ imports fine.  But the 422 Proxy imports as audio only.  Incidentally, the "problematic" 433 Proxy file plays with audio and video in VLC, Media Player Classic, Quicktime (of course) and I can import it onto a timeline in Hitfilm.  However Windows Media Player only plays the audio as well, no video.  I am about to start a big project and I want to make sure I request the proper delivery format.  I have been pulling my hair out since 11:30 last night googling for a solution - non stop.  I'm loopy.  Hoping someone can shed some light.

Anyone watching this show? Doombot hipped me to it and it's pretty damn good so far. It's been described as 80s era Steven Spielberg meets Steven King with a dash of John Carpenter thrown in (especially the music). That description is pretty accurate I'd say. It really captures an 80s genre vibe.

Hey fellas

I know that I'm a "member" here for over a year now, and I apologize for not being active in any discussion so far. I think I registered here after seeing a few of the fan edits over at myspleen / ot.com, and seeing all those edits who made a few of the movies look better than in their original form, I became, well, obsessed Although I don't have the techniqes to make any edits myself, I would love to support other members any way possible

I'm looking forward to have a lot of interesting discussions here with all of you. Looks like a nice and small community for movie lovers And let's pray that there will be a lot more 35mm prints which will be landing in our hands in the near future


PS: Excuse me for any bad grammar, etc. English is not my native language, for obvious reasons

Sincerely, RooBee

How's it going folks? I was just wondering who else here uses a projection based home theater as their primary movie viewing location?

   

Does anyone have the LD audio for Fire In The Sky that they could share or rip?  I have an MKV that has only Russian audio and I'd like to replace it with english audio so that I may watch it proper like.

Thanks,

Shawn

At what resolution should I capture NTSC/PAL Laserdiscs in order to preserve the actual quality?

Actually the Lawnmower Man director's cut is infamous for making the movie from
a good movie to a great one. There's 40 MINUTES of new footage. I love this version
but the laserdisc is unfortunately like the only perfect version of it. I think it was put
out on DVD but if I recall something was wrong with it, maybe improper aspect ratio, etc.

I don't have the ability to rip laserdiscs but since I own these rare discs, I would be willing
to work with someone who can to get the job done. Dr. Caligari 1989 is extremely rare.
Lawnmower Man Director's Cut isn't as rare but it's good and if I remember, there are 2
director's cuts on laserdisc, one that's cropped/fullscreen and the other which is in the
correct aspect ratio. I have the one that's in the correct aspect ratio.

EDIT: Actually yes, the DVD of Lawnmower Man director's cut is absolutely terrible.
Here is a review of it. It's in 4:3 aspect ratio!!! WTF were they thinking?!?!?

http://dvd-fever.co.uk/the-lawnmower-man...d-release/

The widescreen DC laserdisc is the only proper version of the film.
As for the 35mm, it would be cool to have but it's still the inferior theatrical cut where they took
40 MINUTES out of the movie. Again, the DC laserdisc widescreen is the only version to see imho.

There have been numerous laserdisc versions as well.

I have this one: http://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/07437/ID32...al-Edition
It's the only one that's uncut plus a special 1.85:1 widescreen transfer, THX audio and commentary track.

This one is seen alot but it's 4:3 (WHY would they put this out?!?!) -
http://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/21675/7589...ctor's-Cut
as well as this one from Japan which is uncut but 4:3 as well -
http://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/33367/MGLC...er-Man-The

And there are at least 3 laserdiscs of the theatrical version, including one widescreen version.

There are 2 dvd versions, one is widescreen but theatrical and the other is the uncut version
but 4:3 and also with horrible picture quality. (Reviewed above.)

I am willing to mail these laserdiscs to someone who can properly rip from fiber optic the digital
audio and from SVIDEO the best quality of video but I want to make sure it's someone who is
trusted by forum members and who I can therefore trust. This is what I'm able to contribute.

[post moved from PDB's Alien thread, because it was OT]