Pulsating brightness

[Sal Maglie]

I have a double feature Alfred Hitchcock DVD that has pulsating brightness when played back through various methods. It's definitely the DVD, not the machines). I was wondering if there was any way to correct this through a Divx compression(perhaps a filter?). I've done some ripping using smartripper/Flask/Vdub, but just know the basics of doing a clean DVD. I've also searched a few forums, but no luck finding anybody previously with a similar problem. Can anyone point me in the right direction to a filter or program that might be able to fix this old black and white movie, or should I just send a nastygram to the company making this junk?

[setarip]

The "pulsating brightness" you've described is undoubtedly Macrovision protection.

I'd suggest you check the many postings you'll find under the sub-forum here referring to Macrovision...


By theway, when's the last time you pitched for the Giants in the Bronx? ;>}

[Sal Maglie]

Thanks for the reply. If it's Macrovision protection, then why is it there when I play back the original DVD through my home theater system? IOW, I'm getting this pulsating with the brightness right out of the box before I even mess with ripping. I'll read up on the macrovision though, thanks for the tip.

Haven't pitched at the Polo Grounds for years, but then it's hard to when you're laying in the ground 6 feet under.

[setarip]

"then why is it there when I play back the original DVD through my home theater system?"

If your DVD player hooked up through your VCR and/or via other than S-Video cabling, you'll see the effects of Macrovision.


(I'm well aware that "The Barber" has been long gone. I guess you've figured out how to communicate from the beyond - without Macrovision interference ;>})

[Sal Maglie]

Actually my DVD is hooked up to my Denon receiver with an optical cable, but the path to the 13 yr old TV(not even an s-video connection) does negate most of that benefit. After breaking out the magnifying glass I did notice that the back of the DVD box proclaimed it as a "region free" DVD.

When you're dead that's how you see the real world...in Macrovision. The etheral world looks just fine.

All kidding aside, I do keep a 1955 Bowman card of Sal Maglie next to the computer. He had a good year in 1954 when he went 14-6 for the World Champs. No real reason for doing it, other than the fact that I used to be a Giants fan. I'd rather keep a Christy "Big 6" Mathewson card nearby, but those you can't find cheap.

[setarip]

Sounds like it's time for a new TV...

Ahh, Willie Mays' incredible over-the-shoulder catch of that Vic Wertz drive ;>}