<![CDATA[Fanrestore - Fan Restoration Forum - Everything else...]]> https://fanrestore.com/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:48:19 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Arrow films Original lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6882.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:59:29 +0000 Kameraposti]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6882.html Might be a stupid question but I'll ask it anyways Smile
Original lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 - what does it actually mean. Same as Cinema DTS?
For example The Mask has this but the original mix sounds a bit muddy to my ears -> not the case with my other Cinema DTS movies.]]> Might be a stupid question but I'll ask it anyways Smile
Original lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 - what does it actually mean. Same as Cinema DTS?
For example The Mask has this but the original mix sounds a bit muddy to my ears -> not the case with my other Cinema DTS movies.]]> <![CDATA[Where to find leaked DCPs]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6673.html Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:33:36 +0000 stantheman_11]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6673.html Thanks]]> Thanks]]> <![CDATA[Program/Settings for watching in VR]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6501.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:18:43 +0000 Wak Nanook]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6501.html
I prefer the sweet spot of minimal eye/head movement with maximum immersive size.

My plan is to create a series of 4:3 BD + DVD hybrids for watching in VR. 4:3 is very close to the IMAX aspect ratio of 1.43:1, so hence, in theory, you're creating an IMAX version of the film. 

Here's what I use.

Program: Whirligig (Most Customizable/Adjustable program I've found)
Mode : Cinema

Window Experience Settings
Size = 3.7
Distance = 3.8
Tilt = -2 (Will need to adjust so centered for you)
Horizontal Curvature = 70
Vertical Curvature = 30

In Movie Experience Settings
Size = 4.7
Distance = 3.8
Tilt = -2 (Will need to adjust so centered for you)
Horizontal Curvature = 70
Vertical Curvature = 30

Whirligig offers several different media formats for playback. Select the one that works for you.

Please feel free to join the discussion.]]>
I prefer the sweet spot of minimal eye/head movement with maximum immersive size.

My plan is to create a series of 4:3 BD + DVD hybrids for watching in VR. 4:3 is very close to the IMAX aspect ratio of 1.43:1, so hence, in theory, you're creating an IMAX version of the film. 

Here's what I use.

Program: Whirligig (Most Customizable/Adjustable program I've found)
Mode : Cinema

Window Experience Settings
Size = 3.7
Distance = 3.8
Tilt = -2 (Will need to adjust so centered for you)
Horizontal Curvature = 70
Vertical Curvature = 30

In Movie Experience Settings
Size = 4.7
Distance = 3.8
Tilt = -2 (Will need to adjust so centered for you)
Horizontal Curvature = 70
Vertical Curvature = 30

Whirligig offers several different media formats for playback. Select the one that works for you.

Please feel free to join the discussion.]]> <![CDATA[A1 Evo Neuron]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6304.html Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:26:08 +0000 alleycat]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6304.html
If you don’t know what it is, it’s an automated script that bypasses Audyssey and calibrates your AVR using REW. The latest version lets you take measurements in the script using the Audyssey mic and also replaces the default filters on the AVR.

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/fo...f6KkZ8Jlkg

There’s also a video guide on YouTube.]]>
If you don’t know what it is, it’s an automated script that bypasses Audyssey and calibrates your AVR using REW. The latest version lets you take measurements in the script using the Audyssey mic and also replaces the default filters on the AVR.

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/fo...f6KkZ8Jlkg

There’s also a video guide on YouTube.]]> <![CDATA[BFI National Archive Tour]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6065.html Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:49:12 +0000 Bigrob]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-6065.html On a whim, I ventured just out of the M25 to Berkhamsted to visit the BFI archive for their open day tour which was part of the Heritage Day event.

What a fantastic afternoon out! even my 14 year old son enjoyed it

saw a £1000,000 scan station in action (scanned up to 12k but the gauges only went up to 35mm. really intelligent piece of kit that scans the entire reel and then produced a report automatically with the type of print used, type of audio. any defects like tears and splices, colour used in the print etc etc.
In the inspection department there was some 35mm reel cans lined up that had Hammer Horror written on them  Happy

also took a picture of the different types of audio used on prints and also how to identify where the print came from and how old it is

also had a look in the vault and lots of 35mm prints and mag audio in storage (mag audio doesn't like the sub zero temps where the master prints are kept)


Link to photos 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/JqVXST7gYjaESaJn9 ]]> On a whim, I ventured just out of the M25 to Berkhamsted to visit the BFI archive for their open day tour which was part of the Heritage Day event.

What a fantastic afternoon out! even my 14 year old son enjoyed it

saw a £1000,000 scan station in action (scanned up to 12k but the gauges only went up to 35mm. really intelligent piece of kit that scans the entire reel and then produced a report automatically with the type of print used, type of audio. any defects like tears and splices, colour used in the print etc etc.
In the inspection department there was some 35mm reel cans lined up that had Hammer Horror written on them  Happy

also took a picture of the different types of audio used on prints and also how to identify where the print came from and how old it is

also had a look in the vault and lots of 35mm prints and mag audio in storage (mag audio doesn't like the sub zero temps where the master prints are kept)


Link to photos 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/JqVXST7gYjaESaJn9 ]]> <![CDATA[MKVToolnix can now remux Dolby Vision from 4K Blu-ray]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-5631.html Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:47:46 +0000 bendermac]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-5631.html

Quote:# Version 81.0 "Milliontown" 2023-12-02

## New features and enhancements

* mkvmerge: MPEG transport stream reader: HEVC/H.265: added support for
reading single-layer Dolby Vision from Annex B type bitstream read from MPEG
transport streams. Partially implements #3113.
* mkvmerge: MPEG transport stream reader, HEVC/H.265 elementary stream reader:
added support for reading dual-layer Dolby Vision with both the base &
enhancement layers in the same track from Annex B type bitstreams in MPEG
transport files & elementary stream files. Implements #3126.
* mkvmerge: MPEG transport stream reader: HEVC/H.265: implemented combining
dual-layer Dolby Vision with base & enhancement layers in different
tracks. Implements #3127.
* MKVToolNix GUI: multiplexer: added a new option in the preferences for
always enabling 'forced' subtitle tracks. A subtitle track is considered to
be 'forced' if: the corresponding property is set in the source file; the
track's name contains the word 'forced' (in English); deriving the 'forced
display' flag from file names is active & the file name matches the
corresponding pattern. The option is disabled by default. Implements #3627.
* MKVToolNix GUI: multiplexer: the functionality for detecting file name
sequences when adding files can now recognize the patterns used by GoPro's
cameras for chaptered video files. Implements #3633.
* xyzvc_dump: the end position of the current NALU will be output in
non-portable format as well.
* xyzvc_dump: HEVC: the tool will now also output the inner NALU type of Dolby
Vision NALUs (`unspec62` and `unspec63`).
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Quote:# Version 81.0 "Milliontown" 2023-12-02

## New features and enhancements

* mkvmerge: MPEG transport stream reader: HEVC/H.265: added support for
reading single-layer Dolby Vision from Annex B type bitstream read from MPEG
transport streams. Partially implements #3113.
* mkvmerge: MPEG transport stream reader, HEVC/H.265 elementary stream reader:
added support for reading dual-layer Dolby Vision with both the base &
enhancement layers in the same track from Annex B type bitstreams in MPEG
transport files & elementary stream files. Implements #3126.
* mkvmerge: MPEG transport stream reader: HEVC/H.265: implemented combining
dual-layer Dolby Vision with base & enhancement layers in different
tracks. Implements #3127.
* MKVToolNix GUI: multiplexer: added a new option in the preferences for
always enabling 'forced' subtitle tracks. A subtitle track is considered to
be 'forced' if: the corresponding property is set in the source file; the
track's name contains the word 'forced' (in English); deriving the 'forced
display' flag from file names is active & the file name matches the
corresponding pattern. The option is disabled by default. Implements #3627.
* MKVToolNix GUI: multiplexer: the functionality for detecting file name
sequences when adding files can now recognize the patterns used by GoPro's
cameras for chaptered video files. Implements #3633.
* xyzvc_dump: the end position of the current NALU will be output in
non-portable format as well.
* xyzvc_dump: HEVC: the tool will now also output the inner NALU type of Dolby
Vision NALUs (`unspec62` and `unspec63`).
]]> <![CDATA[Where's OT.com?]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-5445.html Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:53:10 +0000 Doctor M]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-5445.html I've been unable to reach the page in two days.]]> I've been unable to reach the page in two days.]]> <![CDATA[nice demo of resolutions, cropping, zooming, IMAX vs 4k from a cinematographer]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-5152.html Thu, 09 Mar 2023 01:00:14 +0000 Bilbofett]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-5152.html https://www.yedlin.net/ResDemo/ResDemoPt2.html (Pt1 is interesting but a little more general) demo of resolutions, how they work, cropping, zooming, IMAX vs 4k, very helpful]]> https://www.yedlin.net/ResDemo/ResDemoPt2.html (Pt1 is interesting but a little more general) demo of resolutions, how they work, cropping, zooming, IMAX vs 4k, very helpful]]> <![CDATA[New 70mm struck-from-negative screenings of BOOGIE NIGHTS, PTA Q&A]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-5126.html Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:44:21 +0000 Bilbofett]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-5126.html BOOGIE NIGHTS in 70mm and join us for the World Premiere of the brand new print struck from the original 1997 camera negative.
This is what the theatrical experience is all about, and PTA’s San Fernando Valley has never looked more beautiful. The American Cinematheque is thrilled to celebrate this classic Los Angeles film and the Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary with our best-in-class presentation of five nights of BOOGIE NIGHTS for our members and audiences. Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson will be in attendance for the opening night members-only World Premiere on February 10th."

https://www.americancinematheque.com/ser...s-in-70mm/

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[Image: OO6Bltd.jpg]]]> BOOGIE NIGHTS in 70mm and join us for the World Premiere of the brand new print struck from the original 1997 camera negative.
This is what the theatrical experience is all about, and PTA’s San Fernando Valley has never looked more beautiful. The American Cinematheque is thrilled to celebrate this classic Los Angeles film and the Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary with our best-in-class presentation of five nights of BOOGIE NIGHTS for our members and audiences. Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson will be in attendance for the opening night members-only World Premiere on February 10th."

https://www.americancinematheque.com/ser...s-in-70mm/

[Image: ghn5YST.jpg]

[Image: OO6Bltd.jpg]]]> <![CDATA[Linus discovers D-Theater]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-5035.html Sun, 20 Nov 2022 20:34:45 +0000 Hitcher]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-5035.html
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]]> <![CDATA[StudioCanal "stole" my Raw Deal Trailer Restoration]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-4993.html Sat, 29 Oct 2022 19:52:12 +0000 bendermac]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-4993.html
Not even studios ask these days and grab things of youtube Rolleyes Wink]]>
Not even studios ask these days and grab things of youtube Rolleyes Wink]]> <![CDATA[do NOT upgrade to Win10 22H2!]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-4984.html Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:24:14 +0000 Bilbofett]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-4984.html There's also reports of very sluggish performance handling large files in Windows, waveform drawing visibility vanishing for AAC audio after upgrading (in both video and audio editors), and Nvidia had a bug (also w/ Win11) of super slow frame-rates in games until they patched the driver. Beware!]]> There's also reports of very sluggish performance handling large files in Windows, waveform drawing visibility vanishing for AAC audio after upgrading (in both video and audio editors), and Nvidia had a bug (also w/ Win11) of super slow frame-rates in games until they patched the driver. Beware!]]> <![CDATA[How to post videos that use pieces of copyrighted content]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-4829.html Mon, 06 Jun 2022 01:19:41 +0000 captainsolo]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-4829.html I've been working on a goofy idea for a joke video but am worried about posting it on Youtube. It involves doing a redub of a film. (which I used to do in college for a laugh) I'm only doing selected short scenes and cutting around using the entire sequences. I'm also doing all the audio myself without anything from the film. The goal is to make it like an old incomplete workprint with a different temp ADR audio track.

Has anyone ever tried to do something like this? I'm just terrified of getting copyright strikes. I guess it just depends on if the owner is overzealous or not about taking things down.]]> I've been working on a goofy idea for a joke video but am worried about posting it on Youtube. It involves doing a redub of a film. (which I used to do in college for a laugh) I'm only doing selected short scenes and cutting around using the entire sequences. I'm also doing all the audio myself without anything from the film. The goal is to make it like an old incomplete workprint with a different temp ADR audio track.

Has anyone ever tried to do something like this? I'm just terrified of getting copyright strikes. I guess it just depends on if the owner is overzealous or not about taking things down.]]> <![CDATA[Considering upgrading to 4K tv on a budget]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-4791.html Tue, 10 May 2022 19:29:07 +0000 captainsolo]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-4791.html I’m thinking about finally going for the 55” Sony a80j oled since they’ve been marked down. My concern would then be the new quantum dot oled panels coming out for 2022 but it seems the prices will be astronomical for now.
I would get a Panasonic UHD player and Down convert UHDs to my plasma but those players are already very expensive and I’m sick of the headaches with my Panasonic plasma-meaning I rarely if ever use it.

I was just wondering what everyone’s experience here has been with 4K TVs. I think I’ve driven myself crazy with reviews and videos thinking about upgrading for years now.]]> I’m thinking about finally going for the 55” Sony a80j oled since they’ve been marked down. My concern would then be the new quantum dot oled panels coming out for 2022 but it seems the prices will be astronomical for now.
I would get a Panasonic UHD player and Down convert UHDs to my plasma but those players are already very expensive and I’m sick of the headaches with my Panasonic plasma-meaning I rarely if ever use it.

I was just wondering what everyone’s experience here has been with 4K TVs. I think I’ve driven myself crazy with reviews and videos thinking about upgrading for years now.]]> <![CDATA[IMAX Announces Plans for 4 New 70mm IMAX Cameras]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-4721.html Sun, 20 Mar 2022 21:57:55 +0000 arriflexicution]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-4721.html " In cooperation with Kodak, Panavision and FotoKem, Imax will make and deploy at least four new, state-of-the-art film cameras over the next two years — growing its existing group of film cameras by 50% — with plans to put the first new device into use by late 2023.

IMAX is working with filmmakers such as Jordan Peele and Christopher Nolan to identify new features for the prototype development phase, which is already underway. Peele’s next nightmarish film “Nope” (hitting screens on July 22, 2022) and Christopher Nolan’s upcoming war epic “Oppenheimer” (on track for 2023) were shot using the current generation of IMAX film cameras and Kodak 65mm film."

They will be quieter and lighter ( I assume that's what they mean by 'more usable' )

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/imax-...235208022/
https://ymcinema.com/2022/03/18/imax-dev...m-cameras/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies...235113253/


No word on any new 15/70 projectors but this is a huge step in the right direction that I honestly thought wouldn't happen the way IMAX INC has acted in recent years.]]> " In cooperation with Kodak, Panavision and FotoKem, Imax will make and deploy at least four new, state-of-the-art film cameras over the next two years — growing its existing group of film cameras by 50% — with plans to put the first new device into use by late 2023.

IMAX is working with filmmakers such as Jordan Peele and Christopher Nolan to identify new features for the prototype development phase, which is already underway. Peele’s next nightmarish film “Nope” (hitting screens on July 22, 2022) and Christopher Nolan’s upcoming war epic “Oppenheimer” (on track for 2023) were shot using the current generation of IMAX film cameras and Kodak 65mm film."

They will be quieter and lighter ( I assume that's what they mean by 'more usable' )

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/imax-...235208022/
https://ymcinema.com/2022/03/18/imax-dev...m-cameras/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies...235113253/


No word on any new 15/70 projectors but this is a huge step in the right direction that I honestly thought wouldn't happen the way IMAX INC has acted in recent years.]]>