Magic_Al Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) The GameStop commercial aired during Conan O'Brien last night. I captured the 1080i MPEG-2 stream. Unfortunately the ad was not broadcast in HD so I've converted it to 480p. The announcer gets cut off at the end but that's NBC's fault. [Video removed by vimeo, see RapidShare link below] Again, it's not HD but it's a little better than the YouTube version. EDIT: I put it on RapidShare: >>>>Link<<<<. Some have commented that the YouTube version is brighter. I captured the MPEG-2 stream straight from NBC and converted it with the QuickTime preset in Handbrake. If that made it too dark you can adjust the brightness and contrast to your heart's content with the A/V Controls in QuickTime Player and also play it full widescreen, and convert it for an iPod where it will look outstanding. Edited April 6, 2008 by Magic_Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenderUsa Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 cool thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzknuckles Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I just love the washed-out colours - it's very cinematic... kinda reminds me of the way Se7en looked. Signatures are dumb anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline_man Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iscariah Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi! I'm so sorry for you, but the original Youtube version has (much) more quality... I've just compared your one with the original in HQ mode. Yes, you'll read that right: High Quality! Just add the &fmt=18 tag after the URL. You don't believe me? Just look for yourself and compare... Go to http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=w0fVl0MDCoo&fmt=18 to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTASIX Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi! I'm so sorry for you, but the original Youtube version has (much) more quality... I've just compared your one with the original in HQ mode. Yes, you'll read that right: High Quality! Just add the &fmt=18 tag after the URL. You don't believe me? Just look for yourself and compare... Go to http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=w0fVl0MDCoo&fmt=18 to see it. It works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MahoganyJoint Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenderUsa Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi! I'm so sorry for you, but the original Youtube version has (much) more quality... I've just compared your one with the original in HQ mode. Yes, you'll read that right: High Quality! Just add the &fmt=18 tag after the URL. You don't believe me? Just look for yourself and compare... Go to http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=w0fVl0MDCoo&fmt=18 to see it. that looks worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey. Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Great, plus that must what it is like when your drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTASIX Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi! I'm so sorry for you, but the original Youtube version has (much) more quality... I've just compared your one with the original in HQ mode. Yes, you'll read that right: High Quality! Just add the &fmt=18 tag after the URL. You don't believe me? Just look for yourself and compare... Go to http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=w0fVl0MDCoo&fmt=18 to see it. that looks worse But it makes youtube good quality. &fmt=18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iscariah Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi! I'm so sorry for you, but the original Youtube version has (much) more quality... I've just compared your one with the original in HQ mode. Yes, you'll read that right: High Quality! Just add the &fmt=18 tag after the URL. You don't believe me? Just look for yourself and compare... Go to http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=w0fVl0MDCoo&fmt=18 to see it. that looks worse But it makes youtube good quality. &fmt=18 Yep... AND STEREO!!! For more info about the &fmt tag, go to: http://blog.jimmyr.com/High_Quality_on_Youtube_11_2008.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic_Al Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi! I'm so sorry for you, but the original Youtube version has (much) more quality... I've just compared your one with the original in HQ mode. Yes, you'll read that right: High Quality! Just add the &fmt=18 tag after the URL. You don't believe me? Just look for yourself and compare... Go to http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=w0fVl0MDCoo&fmt=18 to see it. I don't think so. Quality perception can be subjective, but the TV capture has more detail and less compression than the "higher quality" YouTube version. YouTube "higher quality": TV capture: Remember to download the QuickTime link on the vimeo page for the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iscariah Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi! I'm so sorry for you, but the original Youtube version has (much) more quality... I've just compared your one with the original in HQ mode. Yes, you'll read that right: High Quality! Just add the &fmt=18 tag after the URL. You don't believe me? Just look for yourself and compare... Go to http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=w0fVl0MDCoo&fmt=18 to see it. I don't think so. Quality perception can be subjective, but the TV capture has more detail and less compression than the "higher quality" YouTube version. [YOUTUBE PICTURE] [TV CAPTURE PICTURE] Remember to download the QuickTime link on the vimeo page for the real deal. Comparing the pictures, you're right in some form I think. But the Youtube one is brighter. I liked that.... But you did say something about a quicktime link, but I can't find the link? Do you have to register to see it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnorg Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 His is better. 1. Better quality. 2. You can watch it full-screen on a widescreen monitor, which you can't on Youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvs_angel Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Yep, the OP's one is better quality, thanks! Just watching that tiny bit of drunken gameplay in HQ has made me a little queasy. I can't imagine what a full minute would be like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic_Al Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 But you did say something about a quicktime link, but I can't find the link? Do you have to register to see it? Yes, sorry. See edited post for RapidShare link to QuickTime download. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurashu Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I miss stage6.com .... =P That would be awesome on DIVX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA *STREET* KIDD Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 even better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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