2016-01-16, 12:50 AM
(This post was last modified: 2016-01-16, 12:51 AM by crissrudd4554.)
(2016-01-15, 07:03 AM)jerryshadoe Wrote: Well, I could imagine that since they are accustom to hearing it sped-up, that the original "NTSC" footage must sound "off" to them.
I'm curious concerning your VHS2DVD transfer of T1; other than the fact that it's in the PAL format, is there anything different about your VHS copy that would be worth sharing with the community? Or is it just a "regular" PAL speed-up and P&S?
Granted its been a while since I watched it but I know that its missing an opening studio logo and also the two credits that appear singular before the credits role (one is the Harlan Ellison credit) are now timed to role with the credits. Heres an imdb description.
'There are significant differences between the first video releases (Thorn/EMI and HBO Video) and the 1991 Hemdale release in relation to picture, sound and end credits. The Thorn/EMI release has:
A blurry picture throughout
The entire film soundtrack played at the wrong pitch, which sounds like it was recorded on a cassette tape.
The Post Production and credit to Harlen Elison is inserted right above the copyright date and timed to roll along at the speed of the credits.
The HBO Video release has the same blurry picture and high pitch soundtrack with the following changes:
The post production credit rolls as soon as the movie fades to black. After disappearing, a black, cheaply done title card done with "1980s HBO Font" shows the Harlen Elison credit. The previous timed credit that appeared in the Thorn/EMI release has been blacked out and timed to run with the credits. The 1991 Hemdale release has the following:
Soundtrack restored to play at the correct pitch
Picture is sharp and clear. The 1991 Hemdale and the Artisan Entertainment release are identical.'
All the same Im glad that mono mix for Terminator is being preserved. Im really not crazy about the 5.1 remix thats become the standard mix for the film now. I may not mind the remix much if the optional mono track was included which its not other than on Region 1 DVDs.