Scream Directors Cut LD DTS

[alleycat]

Does anyone have this? I got hold of a HD version of the directors cut with upscaled SD inserts, would be great to sync the LD DTS to it. I’m happy to do this if anyone can supply the audio.

[bendermac]

I've a sealed copy of AC-3 LD
Well, doesn't matter cause I can't capture AC-3 anyway and I've the JAP DVD

[alleycat]

Nice I wonder how the LD DTS audio compares to the DVD? As I understand LDs are full rate so 1500 Kbps vs 384 Kbps? My hearing is shot to shit so I doubt I’d notice much difference but it would be nice to preserve regardless.

[little-endian]

Alright guys, a bit late to kick in, but it's at least some kick. 

While I can't offer the DTS track for Scream, I happen to have captured both, the PCM and AC3 audio from the US LaserDisc of "Scream" and the DTS audio from also the US LaserDisc of "Scream 2 (!)".

With Scream (1), naturally, the Dolby Stereo mix (in the PCM manifestation) differs from the 5.1 one (AC3 and also the probably content-wise equal DTS). I think to remember a review mentioning that the Stereo track even has some advantages of better sound differentiation but honestly, I'd have to check that again myself after so many years.

So ... "say hi" if in need.

@alleycat:

I can comfort you - even with the best gear, listening environment and ears, most proclaimed format differences (at least at decent bitrates depending on the format respectively) are mostly voodoo and psychological fancying. Even at questionably low bitrates, the in conjunction with lossless formats often quoted "oh so greater dynamic range" isn't even altered by lossy codecs (also MP3 can have insane dynamic ranges exceeding those of linear 16 bit for example). At some point, one may detect things like (pre)echoes, metallic sounds, chirping effects and depending on the filtering lower frequency range but that's it. Definitely none of those "night and day" differences one can read in many reviews.

If there are significant differences, and of  course that happens, it's virtually only the source mix or encoding/decoding parameters.

[Croweyes1121]

Would love the Scream 1 tracks from the LD if you still have them handy.  Thanks!

[little-endian]

@Croweyes1121

You got a PM as Christmas comes early this year.

[outatime1004]

Hi - very new and was led here because I'm trying to assemble a Scream Director's Cut. Would it be possible to get those audio tracks?

Anyone have a lead on where to actually get the DVD or a rip of the LaserDisc? Before I go buy a LaserDisc player lol? Thanks!

[BDgeek]

While I can't offer the DTS track for Scream, I happen to have captured both, the PCM and AC3 audio from the US LaserDisc of "Scream" and the DTS audio from also the US LaserDisc of "Scream 2 (!)".

Since little-endian doesn't seem to be active anymore. Did anyone get these tracks?

I'd really like to give Scream 2 DTS a run against the UHD and sync if it's worth it.

[little-endian]

Hold your horses, brave rider. Considering someone being "not active anymore" just because a single day passed since your request via PM is a bit fast and reminds of nowadays 5 minutes timeouts with online banking ...

Anyway, to the topic:

As for Scream 1, maybe we should team up as that's what I intended to do but successfully procrastinated on so far as I'm not used to the required editing tools, but I have all the sources required.

Since the Scream UHD stupidly again isn't the unrated but the shorter R-rated edition, it would be nice to restore the unrated one. However instead of the LaserDisc video, I would rather use the German DVD by Kinowelt as it provides higher quality, to be used for upscaling the missing parts. Unfortunately, the Japanese DVD is useless in that regard. While also unrated, the mastering has been done poorly including horrible aliasing, quite unusual for a Japanese release.

So what I had in mind was:

Using the UHD for the major video part besides those 8 or so seconds from the German DVD
Using the entire LaserDisc audio (the somewhat even better Dolby Stereo Mix)

As of the video of the LaserDiscs of Scream 1 and 2, I'd have to check, but since I own both, when in doubt I could record it.

Cheers!

[BDgeek]

Good to know you're here!

I posted here before shooting you the PM. I just assumed you were away due to your page showing you hadn't visited for a while.

I'm not good for video edit, let alone skilled like alleycat.

But for straight syncs of the LD audio the UHDs, count me in. Guess that would be a good start!