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Post by Megalon on Dec 22, 2021 21:12:20 GMT -5
I just checked on my laptop, and it's 4:3 there as well. Maybe this is just an issue with ipads? Possibly. But I would think every episode would be in widescreen on the iPad if that were the case. The fact that some are widescreen and others are 4:3 is odd.
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Post by majorjoe23 on Dec 22, 2021 22:03:50 GMT -5
Definitely odd. I mostly watch on my iPad when doing stuff around the house, since I like the mobility. Hopefully whatever the issue is can be fixed.
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Post by BoB3K on Dec 22, 2021 22:47:50 GMT -5
I just checked on my laptop, and it's 4:3 there as well. Maybe this is just an issue with ipads? Ah, that makes sense. Apple probably just 'enhances' all of its media to be hip and modern.
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Post by comedyc on Dec 23, 2021 1:39:26 GMT -5
It's squished, unfortunately. Ran Sidehackers through my Plex server, but it still looks flattened, just like on my desktop and VHX itself. It's the only one of the 21 to look this way, though. I'm going to keep the upgrade of Delta Knights, and just use my DVD copies of the other 20, as they look better. But most people probably won't be as stickler for the utmost quality, and won't mind. The episodes look better than any streaming service that they're on. And I bet if I streamed the VHX episodes to my phone, it would look just fine.
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Post by Mighty Jack on Dec 23, 2021 9:06:24 GMT -5
Got my email, and am downloading the eps, just to have them as a backup (and they are in the correct aspect ratio). But as I'm doing this I'm thinking, wait, 21 episodes, isn't that a little high? So, I visited Kickstarter to look at my pledge and it was supposed to be 10 classic eps. Did I misunderstand something here, or did Backerkit screw up and send me (and maybe others) the link to the Deluxe collection by mistake?
I watched one of them, and it looked very nice, so much better than my old Rhino DVD (I never did buy the Shout reissue, but apparently, they had a nicer version? Anyway, I'm happy to have it).
Edit - just noticed they offer an HD download for Danger, Death Ray (the others I've done so far were SD).
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Post by dudehitscar on Dec 23, 2021 9:50:40 GMT -5
Got my email, and am downloading the eps, just to have them as a backup (and they are in the correct aspect ratio). But as I'm doing this I'm thinking, wait, 21 episodes, isn't that a little high? So, I visited Kickstarter to look at my pledge and it was supposed to be 10 classic eps. Did I misunderstand something here, or did Backerkit screw up and send me (and maybe others) the link to the Deluxe collection by mistake? I watched one of them, and it looked very nice, so much better than my old Rhino DVD (I never did buy the Shout reissue, but apparently, they had a nicer version? Anyway, I'm happy to have it). Edit - just noticed they offer an HD download for Danger, Death Ray (the others I've done so far were SD). They doubled the number of classic episodes we got in Bonus Challenge #9.
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Post by Mighty Jack on Dec 23, 2021 10:07:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the info, much appreciated.
I looked over the HD Death Ray on my TV, and eh, the disc looks sharper. Should be fine for laptop viewing (I also downloaded the highest SD version too, to compare, and maybe my old eyes aren't working as well as they used to, because I can't see a difference? I mean, I could see a difference on my TV, DVD to download, but not for the 2 downloads on the computer screen)
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Post by kracker on Dec 24, 2021 14:54:22 GMT -5
Logged in just to get Delta Knights at last. DVD is going to be sharper than something encoded for streaming naturally. (and its not going to be HD). Likewise, the Bluray of the new episodes are going to be better than what we get on the Gizmoplex.
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Post by Troy's Dad on Jan 26, 2022 11:26:09 GMT -5
I opted for the set visits, and was happy to learn that archived streams are now in my VHX (and possibly future Gizmoplex) library. Unsure if there is a download option, but they seem to be there to stream which is a nice bonus.
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Post by kracker on Jan 31, 2022 17:19:25 GMT -5
In today's update they stated that beta testers do have to sign an NDA. So i don't know if anyone here went for the beta test, but they wont be able to deluge any details. They might not even be able disclose whether they are part of the beta test.
They also stated that the first month or so after the Gizmoplex launch is a backer-only 'public beta' before its open to the rest of the world. So only campaign backers will have access to the Season 13 premiere?
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Post by Diet Kolos on Jan 31, 2022 18:52:16 GMT -5
The NDA, while standard in beta testing, does seem a bit odd for something that's only going to be in private beta testing for less than a month. it seems like.
The backers-only beta testing for a month-and-a-half+, which includes the first episode and presumably the second the beginning of the next month...I understand. Gives some exclusivity to people that already paid. Allows for stress testing the system. Etc.
It all kind of reminds me of when I beta tested for Myst Online back in 2003. There was a closed beta test that lasted for about six or seven months. Then when the game launched in stores there was a limited open beta for 3 months to stress test the game. Unfortunately the distributor pulled the plug after those 3 months due to lack of interest, but still.
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Post by monkeypretzel on Feb 1, 2022 10:50:21 GMT -5
From Update #54:
"The truth is that we're also viewing the first 6-8 weeks after we launch the Gizmoplex as a "public beta" just for backers, before we open the Gizmoplex to the rest of the world – so you'll all get a chance to be part of that."
Am I reading that right? The only people who will be able to use the Gizmoplex for at least the first two months after the launch (presumably March 4th, so we're looking at the end of April/beginning of May at least) will be the backers who have Gizmoplex subscriptions as part of their rewards? Does this include people who bought a sub who are not Kickstarter backers, like if they purchased over the Turkey Day marathon when the discounted yearly sub was advertised? Will backers whose pledge did NOT include Gizmoplex access be able to buy/rent content in the Gizmoplex during this "public beta"? Is it a good idea to not allow fans who were not Kickstarter backers for whatever reason to not be able to see new MST3K content for a few months when a subscription service model sort of relies on getting people to subscribe? (I get what you're saying about exclusivity, Diet Kolos, and normally I'd agree, but again, the Gizmoplex needs as many paying customers as possible and the launch of a new season of MST3K doesn't seem like the time to limit that.)
Meanwhile, on their forum, in the official thread about this update, Lesley posts a picture of a cute puppy, asks people to post about their favorite small animals, and also asks people to "be kind." The message I get is that they do not want to discuss this Gizmoplex news at all - of course it's officially because they're "so so so busy," which is the same reason that's been used for 5 years now when NuMST really doesn't want questions.
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Post by comedyc on Feb 1, 2022 13:28:16 GMT -5
I bet it's open to all Gizmoplex backers/donors/subscribers. It's poorly worded. It sounds like it'll be open to the general public 6-8 weeks after, but all who gave money to see it, in any form, can. If you didn't donate at the tier, then you wait.
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Post by jadenh on Feb 1, 2022 13:34:44 GMT -5
They really should word things more clearly then. They've been doing this for years now and I don't get why they have to be so vague about things.
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Post by kracker on Feb 1, 2022 13:37:26 GMT -5
if you made a late pledge in the form of that season pass then you would be a backer
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