PC Newsgroups: Video and DVD

-ALTERNATIVES

-Nexus - 2 Apr 2005 10:34 PM - 11 messages

For those who are paying for your cable and DSS it's really getting frustrating. The quality of DSS and cable channels over the past couple of years has been declining. There is about 13 minutes of commercials for every 30 minutes of programming. There is also the logos and animation at ...

Are OEM Nero versions OK?

Yibbels - 2 Apr 2005 3:00 AM - 15 messages

Hi folks, I am seeing OEM copies of Nero being sold at various webstores for under $10. For instance, this blurb: Nero Suite 6.0.0.6 (OEM) w/ Dual Layer Drive Support $3.95 Are these cheapo copies sufficient, however? ...

LAURA

Stan Brown - 2 Apr 2005 1:42 AM - 6 messages

What a beautiful DVD. The print is gorgeous,(*) with no color artifacts as I sometimes see on my TV in B&W films. The extras are quite nice: one commentary track by a film professor and the film's ...

AK by Chris Marker

Stu Mark - 2 Apr 2005 12:19 AM - 2 messages

I'm looking to acquire a copy of 1985's "AK" by Chris Marker. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Stu ...

Jaws 30th Anniversary Edition - any info?

Jim S. - 2 Apr 2005 12:11 AM - 9 messages

From what I have read, it will be a 2-disc set. Any chance the entire original Laserdisc documentary will make it onto this, rather than the edited mess that came with the original DVD release? ...

Review of the Meridian G98 DVD/CD Transport

Diane Sherwin - 1 Apr 2005 11:30 PM - 1 message

Hey guys, Thought some of you might be interested in a review of Meridian's G98 player. Here's a link to the review: [link] The Meridian review is part of the April issue of Audio Video Revolution, ...

RemoteSelector software

Stan Brown - 1 Apr 2005 5:14 PM - 11 messages

Under Win XP Pro SP2, I've been trying to use Remote Selector <[link] (The page uses Javascipt-based navigation, sad to say.) This is an unsupported freeware product, so I'm hoping someone here ...

OT: Free IPOD site that actually works

Happy Hippy Dude - 1 Apr 2005 1:39 PM - 1 message

[link] Check it out, it actually works. Both of these sites talk about it.or you can search the web and find more sites.there are a ton that talk about it. ...

Size of Files

TES - 1 Apr 2005 1:10 PM - 4 messages

Hello Everybody, I am trying to create a custom Video DVD with Roxio DVD Builder. I have three lenghty home made movies with 352x240 resolution. I don't want to increase resolution as it will make the videos blurry. So I set the custom ...

DVD Shrink causing jerky video in PowerDVD?

J Belly - 1 Apr 2005 10:06 AM - 1 message

Hello: I'm hoping someone can help me...been pulling out my hair trying to figure this one out: I was using Shrink v3.1.7 without any problems, and then decided to upgrade to v3.2.0.15. Ever since then, a few of the dvd's I've played ...

FA: DVDs (cult, indie, classic)

Ostrich Beheader - 1 Apr 2005 9:34 AM - 1 message

ONE DAY LEFT [link] Starship Troopers 2-disc Raging Bull 2-disc Eternal Sunshine 2-disc Wild at Heart The Ruling Class CRITERION Monty Python and the Holy Grail 2-disc ...

DVD Verdict reviews: CHARLY, HEAD IN THE CLOUDS, THE COOKOUT, and more!

DVD Verdict - 1 Apr 2005 9:10 AM - 1 message

Today, DVD Verdict posted reviews of CHARLY, THE COOKOUT, DISORDERLIES, HEAD IN THE CLOUDS, JOHN KERRY: BROTHERS IN ARMS, KOMA, THE LAUGHING POLICEMAN, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S BLACKBALL, RICHIE RICH, and THE STRIP GAME: CHARLY (reviewed by Dennis Prince, overall score 74/100): ...

DVDSoon iCard class upgrade?

Simon Howson - 1 Apr 2005 6:26 AM - 1 message

Has anyone had their iCard upgrade yet? Supposedly the upgrades occur on the 1st of the month. It is now the 1st in Canada, but mine hasn't changed yet. Just wondering if anyone elses has at this stage. Simon Howson ...

140+ New DVDs FOR SALE - Sealed - Great Resale Potential

Sylassa - 1 Apr 2005 6:16 AM - 1 message

These movies are all region 1 (USA), authentic sealed movies from the distributor. I am moving, and don't have time to sell one at a time. I GUARANTEE that whoever buys this auction will double there money, as I ...

Getting Around Copy Controls

Ablang - 1 Apr 2005 5:09 AM - 1 message

Getting Around Copy Controls Big stores sell apps with tips for copying protected DVDs. Tom Spring From the May 2005 issue of PC World magazine Posted Wednesday, March 30, 2005 Click here for full-size image. Despite laws making it illegal to circumvent antipiracy technology on ...

"Vibes", who owns it and any word on a disc?

Bratboy - 31 Mar 2005 11:57 PM - 4 messages

Does anyone know which studio actually has rights to the movie "Vibes" staring Cyndi Laupner & Jeff Goldberg and or if there are any plans for a DVD to be released? I realize its not for everyone but compared to some of ...

screen proportions

fugitive - 31 Mar 2005 9:27 PM - 1 message

I do screen caps from films, and then copy/paint them. A lot are too wide, and faces are distorted. I don't know how to adjust/fix this. Using AVG Greg [link] [link] ...

DVD Verdict reviews: THE CAT RETURNS, DOKKOIDA: ULTRA DIAPER MAN (VOLUME 1)

DVD Verdict - 31 Mar 2005 9:10 AM - 1 message

Today, DVD Verdict posted reviews of THE CAT RETURNS, DEBUTANTE DETECTIVE CORPS, and DOKKOIDA: ULTRA DIAPER MAN (VOLUME 1): THE CAT RETURNS (reviewed by Joel Pearce, overall score 76/100): "It would have been easier to write this review if The Cat Returns had ...

a stupid DVD recording question, please read.

Mr. Moe - 31 Mar 2005 4:09 AM - 7 messages

Hi, I know this may be a stupid question but...if I record something on a DVD+R disc and still have space on it...when I go to record again on it, will it start at the end of whatever is last recorded? I jusr got my recorder at ...

Auto Widescreen Format

Sam Contarino - 30 Mar 2005 10:15 PM - 1 message

I have noticed that most DVD movies these days automatically format your TV screen to Widescreen. This is a great idea, because normally I have to scroll through all of the TV's formats, about 5-6 of them, to eventually get ...

Scart to Aerial Coaxial cable?

paul - 30 Mar 2005 2:20 PM - 4 messages

Hi - I've got a TV with no SCART sockets. I've just ordered a DVD player, and I don't want to run it thru the VCR (becuase Macrovision will kick in)... ...so I am looking for a SCART to arial connector cable. I mean normal ...

WTD: BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ

Zaro - 30 Mar 2005 10:55 AM - 2 messages

RAINER WERNER FASSBINDER'S MASTERPIECE. ...

DVD Verdict reviews: LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE: THE COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON and more!

DVD Verdict - 30 Mar 2005 9:15 AM - 13 messages

Today, DVD Verdict posted reviews of CHRISTMAS WITH THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES, CYBERCHASE: STARLIGHT NIGHT, DRAKE AND JOSH: SUDDENLY BROTHERS, THE JAMIE KENNEDY EXPERIMENT: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON, LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE: THE COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON, MARRIED WITH CHILDREN: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON, and SLIDERS: THE FIRST AND ...

WTD STARGATE SG-1 and ATLANTIS

Terry - 30 Mar 2005 2:36 AM - 4 messages

HELLO Does anyone have the season finale of Stargate Sg-1 and Stargate Atlantis season 8 the ones they showed last week? Take care. ...

HELP!!! Which LCD TV has the smallest pixel resolution?

Edward Holub - 29 Mar 2005 11:44 PM - 3 messages

Hey folks, I just got back from BEST BUY and saw a Westinghouse LTV-32w1 and to my naked eye had the smallest pixel resolution. Any other opinions as to the size on other LCD TV's? ...

Why DVD Recorders Can't Replace VCRs...Yet

jeffy3 - 29 Mar 2005 7:10 PM - 53 messages

I have been thoroughly researching a dvd recorder and it sounds like they aren't ready for what I need them to do, which is to replace my vcr as a method of recording all our shows each week. I was hoping to ...

convert DAT fornat to DVD ??

aaa - 29 Mar 2005 3:40 PM - 1 message

I have two *.dat files (movie). how can I merge it to one file then burn it as DVD format? Thanks. ...

Need a player that plays anything!

paul - 29 Mar 2005 11:03 AM - 5 messages

Hi there - I am in the UK looking for a cheap dvd player (Around £50) with the following spec. - Macrovision Free (Because I don't have a scart socket on my crap tv so need to run the dvd player thru the vcr) ...

DVD Verdict reviews: THE INCREDIBLES, ORGAZMO: UNRATED SPECIAL EDITION, and more!

DVD Verdict - 29 Mar 2005 9:20 AM - 1 message

Today, DVD Verdict posted reviews of BRINGING UP BABY, BUDO: THE ART OF KILLING, CLONUS, THE INCREDIBLES, LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S GOLD DIGGERS: UNRATED EDITION, ORGAZMO: UNRATED SPECIAL EDITION, THE SAME RIVER TWICE, SWIMMY AND MORE CLASSIC LEO LIONNI ...

Nero oddity, need other burn software

RichA - 28 Mar 2005 9:57 PM - 8 messages

I'm wondering if anyone knows of other burning software other than Nero? I have two systems; One has a DVD burner that came with Nero, it works fine. The other, a Panasonic CD burner. No matter what I've tried, Nero produces a "burn process failed" ...

Pointer to DVD Frequently Asked Questions List

Stan Brown - 28 Mar 2005 7:30 PM - 85 messages

[link] Please note: Jim Taylor is the author of the FAQ; I have no connection with it other than as happy reader. ...

alt.video.dvd Frequently Asked Questions

altvideodvd FAQ - 28 Mar 2005 4:09 PM - 1 message

alt.video.dvd Frequently Asked Questions Last Updated 2/20/05 Where can I get this FAQ? The most current version is on the Web at: [link] What is the purpose of alt.video.dvd? ...

Help with unrecognised files

Mike Day - 28 Mar 2005 1:10 PM - 1 message

I have a Yamada DVX-6100 with the latest (december 03) firmware. I sometimes download movies from mirc etc use winzip to unzip them and then Isobuster to extract the actual file. I then end the file name with .mpeg ...

Toshiba SD-5970 Disappointments

davjen - 28 Mar 2005 1:01 PM - 4 messages

Consumer Reports identifies the Toshiba SD-5970 as the best DVD player to use with a digital TV. I must say, the picture quality is REALLY FABULOUS ... .... and I'm about to smash the player to tiny bits with a hammer. ...

DVD Verdict reviews: BAMBI: PLATINUM EDITION, BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON, and more!

DVD Verdict - 28 Mar 2005 9:13 AM - 1 message

Today, DVD Verdict posted reviews of BAMBI: PLATINUM EDITION, BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON, ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE, LADDER 49, LAURA, PROCOL HARUM: LIVE AT THE UNION CHAPEL, STAGE BEAUTY, and SUPER BOWL XXXIX: NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS CHAMPIONSHIP VIDEO: ...

Best DVD Player with DivX/xvid Playback under $100

Daniel Prince - 28 Mar 2005 2:40 AM - 1 message

In your opinion, what is the best DVD Player that will play DivX and XviD file files that I download from the newsgroups, for under $100? I need one that will allow me to play PAL discs on my NTSC TV. I ...

Any Burning Programs for DVD+R DL

Sam Lewis - 27 Mar 2005 10:53 PM - 2 messages

Does anyone know of software burning programs and versions supporting DVD+R DL (or both -R and +R) for dual layer disks? Thanks Sam ...

Burning DVD files from hardisc to DVD Media-How?

Sam Lewis - 27 Mar 2005 9:29 PM - 3 messages

Hi All I have DVD files (Video_TS and Audio_TS) on my hardisc following authoring and transcoding from DV-avi in Adobe Encore.The Encore option to burn direct to DVD media is not available so I "built" the DVD to my desktop(XP Pro).I ...

Alternative DVD encoding & writing software

John - 27 Mar 2005 1:31 PM - 74 messages

Hello. I just wondered if anyone can recommend any alternative software for writing DVDs to Nero 6 and TMPG DVD Author? Nero 6 is too slow, and TMPG doesn't work. There is a fault with it that Pegasys technical support don't seem to be able to fix. The ...

EARN CASH BY READING EMAILS. THIS REALLY WORKS I ALLREADY HAVE =?ISO-8859-1?Q?10=80?= IN 1 MONTH AND

CHRIS - 27 Mar 2005 7:35 AM - 1 message

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Wrapping Give me a break

Rtavi - 27 Mar 2005 6:07 AM - 66 messages

Jeeze! I got 5 DVDs today and spent at least 15 minutes getting the wrapping off and still on Sleepy Hollow the tape pulled off part of the bottom of the front cover print. I could see perhaps packaging the damn things like they were the Hope ...