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Originally Posted by proxyx99tgpo, my real dad, told me to make a maximum of 5,806 posts on vcdhelp.com in one lifetime. So I have.
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Raid: You gain nothing by using Raid in this hobby. If it works 100% then you simply have raid. If it works less, which is what usually happens for external (cheap) cards, then it is a problem. Why this problem occurs? Countless reasons. Basicly, maybe because I'm old and I have a busy life, I don't search the "why it doesn't work" as I use to some years ago. If it doesn't "generally" work, for the 80% of the users, then it doesn't work. This is also my "problem" with ATI, the older cards that is. They have issues, all solved, but not -out of the box- which is what counts in our times. The only thing money can't buy is time, time is priceless! New cards are much better, but most non W.European/US markets trade the old ones. So, I infom them, on this international (non US only forum) not to do the mistake and buy them. I clearify something which simply can turn to a problem for a part of the users in this forum.
Yeah, I know, I sound like a broken phone, but someone has to do it. Since I don't wish popularity or to be "good" with anyone, I don't have the problem for this role. Afterall, people come, people go. I'm stay.
@trevlac: VHS is a complicated matter also. It is about ~340 x ~300 active lines, on a ~730 x ~600 carvas (the 4:3 TV screen). VHS plays with the flows of the analogue technology so succeed a full picture. We can't capture this in a perfect way, there is no way for this. So what we do? We capture higher but also close (let say 352 x576) and then we encode in a way we can emulate those flows VHS plays with (this is the easy way) or we capture higher (let say 720 x 576) and we deconstruct the source the closest possible (~352 x 288) which is the really - really hard way method.
There are limitations on this: A. Most cheap standalones simply don't show well this framesize and B. VHS is interlace but VHS closest NTSC framesize is 352 x 240 which ain't interlace (the interlace barrier is 280 vertical lines). So with NTSC it is impossible to reconstruct for real the VHS picture, so the next closest thing is the VHS emulation. That is 352 x 480 as we all know, AKA 1/2 D1.
In real life, both PAL and NTSC users prefer emulate VHS using 352 x 576 not because it is the best solution, but because is a much easier method to convert VHS to digital and also because most Standalone DVD players, do a better job showing this framesize than 352 x 288 (for us, the lucky PAL users).
And I don't rant, I 'm simply non american friendly when I post. You americans are not used on this, so it may looks like "rant" to you.
When I pop up on varius treats, and inform the other side of each story, the non american one, some people can't even realise that there is not another side of the story.
For example, PolarBearWY: He used on an example the ESPN channel. As a typical american, he thought this is a good example. What he obvious don't know, is that ESPN doesn't exist in europe, so for the europeans this is not an example. The average European simply don't know what ESPN is.
Anyway, this is a forum for video. We speak VCD/SVCD/DVD and related stuff here. We don't speak politics, we don't speak cartoons, we don't speak music, we don't speak M$ or whatever. Only video related stuff. There are -of course- references on other matters, but there are not discussion subjects for here. If someone want to speak about M$, then I suggest him a google search for M$ forums. There is the place for those matters.
Why I have to to analyse my points against M$ and why someone have to point me for this matter in this video related forum, when there are so plenty other forums and sites specilised for those matters everywhere elsewhere?
My answer: Because there is a reason to do it. What is this reason? I already said what I believe about it.
@gmatov: No, it wasn't a joke and sorry if I sounded rude... The situation on Disney is tuff those days and I used this site as a quick example to show to PolarBearWY that M$ and Disney ain't what they use to be. I don't have a problem on both companies with what they was. I have a problem with what they are now. What they became over the years.
Here is the difference. There are 3 parties on this matter: the Fans of M$, the haters of M$ and the ones who concerned of what M$ became. Those are also splited to 2 parties: The ones who are more against M$ and those you are more M$ friendly. I belong to the first ones.
What are the characteristics of this third party? Well, they use older M$ products, null from extra features (ie, msn, etc...) and they don't update to later M$ solutions.
Almost all the w98se users belong one way or other to this party, also the very few w2k users like me.
For people like PolarBearWY, we are "M$ fans, or M$ haters". Well, there are more colours than black and white my friend. Also, let's judge anything at their time on their variables...
Back then, IBM lead anything and M$ was the apple spinoff, an IBM rebbel if I remember correct. M$ made the non IBM PCs (the so called "compatibles") work as good (if not better) IBMs of the time.
Same story with Disney, 70 years before: Noone doubt Walt and what he offered on the Cartoon (talkatoon) art.
But as Disney is responsible for today's generall attitude "Cartoons are for Kids", same way M$ manage to became a problem for todays PC market.
Linux is a health spinoff of M$ (covered apple ideas), which gain popularity after M$ became clearly the company and spirit it is today.
Anyway, I don't want to analyse it further, it is way of topic and doesn't help this forum.
And since I said about disney, here is another fun one: http://www.watleyreview.com/2003/120903-3.html -
Originally Posted by Champion_R
@All
This is a tough crowd. I like it! Probably why I keep coming back.
But who are the followers going to follow with so many leaders?
@Sat
I love the "non american friendly" thing. Are you turk friendly? I guess it's all about the definition of "rant". I'd say it is "to talk in a declamatory, grandiloquent, or impassioned manner". Not really a bad thing.
I'll try to keep my mouth shut. It's hard for me ya know... :P -
I use to be like you, about 2 - 3 years ago.
Just imagine, 2 - 3 years ago, I was totally an ass on matters. Lately, I'm only occacionly
Yeah, I'm overall Balkan friendly...
And I admit, I had to open the dictionary to read what "rant" means! I never heard this word before -
Hello!
I RAID. No, really. I do.
The machine listed in my computer profile has undergone an interesting transition. I used to run it in RAID 0 but did a little experiement a couple of months ago. What was once one computer with four 30GB drives is now three computers; two with a single drive and one with a pair of drives. All are running in ATA/100 configuration.
I was real skeptical of doing this on an Athlon T'Bird 1200. I figured I'd take a performance hit and start dropping frames. Wrong!
There are areas where disc access is slower and you can see it. But overall, and particularly in video capturing, there has been no change. I have since put both drives in my main machine back into RAID 0 mode.
Now realize that before I tore the system down in October, these four drives ran 24 hours a day since April 2001. Never a hiccup, never a wheeze, never a hint of trouble. RAID has never demonstrated a disk reliability or longevity issue for me.
Then again, you oughta see the cooling system keeping those hard drives nice and frozen!
.indolikaa.
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Originally Posted by SatStorm
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Seriously... I think my real problem is that I know more than the average guy, but I hardly know enough. A big mouth sophmore I'd say. I can't wait to get to video grad school. -
SatStorm hasn't changed much. He's just more reserved. And much more particular in regards to who he saves his best presentations for.
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NoN Raiders give the typical strawman position regarding the performance gains in seek times and input/output capabilities. This includes the harm done to the drives from raid 0.
As to ones technical capabilities, regardless of someones profession (computer programming, electrical engineering, printing, etc) does not limit ones capacity to understand or implement the correct hardware, software, and testing for direct A/B comparison.
I guess all the film houses and printing pre-press rooms should scrap their raid arrays just as well. You guys do make a good point though that if it is not needed, then don't implement it. If you do implement it go for the hardware based cards from HiPoint, 3ware, or Promise. -
Sat, I realize there are more colors than black and white.. hehehe. But you started the conversation with "I HATE M$." That's pretty darn black. Had you said "I dislike what M$ has become" then the conversation would have never started in the first place, and your comment would be much more "grey." Your original comment was very "black." Don't forget what you said and come back to me as if I only see things in black and white.
Discussion forums are for exactly what one would think they are for... discussion. If you post "I hate M$" but intend to say "I dislike M$ for what they have become, but use some of their older products," that's some pretty poor communication and discussion. I dislike what XP has become. Sure, M$ finally got it right with the elimination (for me) of blue screens of death, memory dumps, crashes, etc. but I dislike all the nonsense bundled in it. But, I'm certainly not about to say that I hate M$.
Why don't you let it go? Stop bringing my name back up on things. You posted "I hate M$." We all realize now that you don't always post what you actually mean to say. We all realize now what you really meant to say. It's just too bad that it took half a dozen posts for us to figure out what your "I hate M$" comment really meant. Had you typed a few extra words with your original comment, the discussion would have never started. Done, no? -
You know, it is called "culture difference"....
The last year, I realise something, really wierd if you ask me: North state americans and english speaking canadians, are very picky on words and phrases. I'm sorry to say, but they acting all the time so serius. The element of fun simply don't exist on them! Everything must be determined, overanalysed, etc.
And the bad thing, is that they don't understand that others ain't like them.
Hell, I even receive emails for not using "ain't" when I'm posting the last 3 years from US and Canadians!!! What else to say....
I can't understand how souther state americans understand me so damn well (texas users for example...) while I always have problems with North Americans!
Maybe this is the price of learning english watching MTV Europe AND looney Toons. Seems like Foghorn Lenghorn ain't a good english teacher. Well, it was the only teacher I had, so sorry for that...
In other words, if you PolarBearWY, can't determine what is humor and what is not, then don't visit international forums. Because on these forums, ******** like me are hanging out, waiting victims like you....
And also, it is not a clever idea to "attack" someone to prove him "wrong". The who we are, shines from our posts.
I know that I'm among the least popular members around. For various reasons. Well, I don't need you to show it to me. I already know it... -
It has to do with "center of the world" attitude and "best country in the world" media viewpoint. Many fall into this trap and don't even realize that. Then they spend the rest of their life wondering why others don't get them. Ignorance has many faces.
US is the place where many new technoilogies were conceived but Europe gives them final polish and refinement. America's (product) rush to the market and European finesse complement each other very well. But many choose to see only the first part of it.
Cellphones are a good example where US trails the rest of the world by about 3 years (experts estimate) with US market devided, obsolete and unable to come up with a viable solution. I have many more to add but I hope you get the point.
Education is the key if someone is willing and ready to face reality. -
Originally Posted by SatStorm
It took me 7 years to earn 2-1/2 degrees. During that time, I learned to read, write, and speak French and Spanish. I don't misuse words in the French or Spanish languages then call out the "ignorant American" defense. If you know the difference between hate and dislike, which it appears that you did from your backpeddling, you can't call the "cultural difference" defense... and I haven't a clue what you are talking about with Canadians. I work in Canada about 3 months every year, and for the most part, Canadians are more laid back and relaxed than any generalized population in the USA. -
Whoa!
Originally Posted by PolarBearWY
Originally Posted by PolarBearWY
Originally Posted by PolarBearWY
I'm sorry, PolarBear. Could you please link me to some of your guides?
Originally Posted by PolarBearWY
Originally Posted by PolarBearWY
Originally Posted by PolarBearWY
Originally Posted by PolarBearWY
Originally Posted by PolarBearWY
Originally Posted by PolarBearWY
Originally Posted by PolarBearWY
Originally Posted by PolarBearWY
What's your point?
Originally Posted by PolarBearWY
Originally Posted by PolarBearWY
.indolikaa. -
@SatStorm
"Seems like Foghorn Lenghorn ain't a good english teacher"
You bastard! I laughed so loud I woke my kids. Now the wife is mad at me!
Can you give us a sound bite? I just gotta hear you talk.....
@indolikaa
Ouch!
Freud and Foghorn Lenghorn in the same thread! I love this place!
Freud called wit a quick regression back to childhood. To 'get it' the audience also has to regress, if they can. Some of us just can't let go...
Charels Brenner: Psychoanalysis (1955) - "... the author of a witticism, by means of a partial regression, expresses an idea according to the primary process <child thinking>. The resulting image or concept is then put into the language of the secondary process <adult thinking>, that is it is expressed in words. Conversely, the audience understands the witticism by a temporary regression to primary process thinking."
A couple defs in there for those of us who don't speak Freud. :P -
Originally Posted by trevlac
Originally Posted by trevlac
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Excellent job of disection.
Glad I got out when the RAID issue was more or less settled.
For myself, I learned English at the age of 5. Spoke nothing but Serbo-Croat before that. Well, enough Italian to talk with the other half of the kids in our coal mining patch.
Still speak Serb, but not as well as SatStorm speaks English.
Cheers,
George. -
Originally Posted by proxyx99
* The United States developed the atomic bomb.
* The French polished and refined atomic bomb doctrine.
http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/france/doctrine/index.html
(Yeah, this makes a lot of ******* sense.)
With all due respect to my French friends. If you didn't want the bloody things in the first place, you shouldn't have built them! -
Originally Posted by indolikaa
tgpo, my real dad, told me to make a maximum of 5,806 posts on vcdhelp.com in one lifetime. So I have. -
Sometimes, I just wish to knew the english you know indolikaa!
Then it would be fun...
About my accent....
Well, before 3 years I had the typical Greek/English accent. Most Greeks don't speak english with correct accent with a reason. The correct english accent, oxford like, give us a feeling close to that of Americans when listening passionet french (pepe le pew one....).
After I subscript to Sky Digital (so to have something to watch on TV...), my english accent turn better. Today, I have a semi - british, semi - southstate US accent, which ain't that funny, but it is shocking for native english speakers! Just imagine a BBC presenter - like voice, using basicly southstate US english, typical Greek movements (meditereneans are using their hands while talking, while north - west europeans are using their eyes to emphasise something) and a Greek/Center Italian look, which determined by the US/UK fashion, could easily describe as ... Gay (a look my girlfriend built on me, based her taste. Seems to work well, I have more success with women with this look than before - of course my girlfriend don't know this parameter....)
Anyway, my english ain't that funny as maybe the imagination can built, but sure is far away anything US/UK native I know...
@trevlac: I'm talking to you kid, that is: you listening?
Nice kid, but listens nothing I say. -
What a nonsense. So to post here you need to show your birth certificate, high school scores and your grandma's blood test results as a proof of race purity?
Ok, so we know now we have Masters, PhD's and God knows who else. ...and that means that you are allowed to open your mouth here, be listened to and is the ultimate proof of your DVD making proficiency...
After all these confessions who's going to pour the wine and devide the bread among the believers, heh...?
Insult is an insult, you don't need to be an English professor to see it. Keep it to yourself and we'll all be fine. -
Oh, btw. this forum is quite forgiving. Try to question one of the resident "senior" members in the Adobe forum, like I did once. You will be strangled every minute, kicked, shouted at, loughed at, ridiculed and if you don't give in they'll fix you concrete boots and send you to the bottom of the Bay.
Just hope that this is not the direction we are heading towards here... -
Originally Posted by proxyx99
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That tells us something... doesn't it. I can't believe that I got away without submitting my pedigree (some of us need so little to show off, like a sheriff's star in cartoons).
Btw. that double and triple Masters thing...(?). No way you could do it in Europe. They have much stricter criteria and using same courses to show eligibility for 2 Masters is not welcome (some allow it though). Frankly (no offence), it doesn't impress me at all. It is just one more paper you can feed to the burocracy here, that's all. Good that some have it though, makes them more equal among equals. -
Originally Posted by proxyx99
Originally Posted by proxyx99
I'm not familiar with the 'God knows what else' credentials. Could you elaborate?
Originally Posted by proxyx99
Whether people choose to listen or not is their business. That's one of the many benefits of Freedom of Speech.
My DVD skills are proficient enough. I never claimed to be the Resident Expert in this matter.
Originally Posted by proxyx99
Originally Posted by proxyx99
Originally Posted by proxyx99
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Anybody else wanna play? -
Don't know where you, all of a sudden, came from with this tirade.
So be it, anyway. Seems you like to stir things up on a very personal level. That is well beyond this forum.
Btw. print out your last post, take it with you and trust me it will open you the doors to every psychitric institution not only in this country. You have some serious issues and I'm afraid noone here can help you with that. -
Originally Posted by proxyx99
Originally Posted by proxyx99
Originally Posted by proxyx99
Should I bring a body condom? I don't want you to be offended by my racial pedigree. Maybe we should consider a web conference for our first session, if it would keep your superior bloodlines from being contaminated.
How can I trust my fragile bipolarism to a psychiatric experet who can't even spell psychiatric?
Move along, proxyx99. -
...I'd like to make an appointment.
PS. spellcheck may be usefull not only to non-Americans dear Mr. English.
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