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Boxtorrents Fansub Group
adion:
Haven't posted in the thread in a while, so I'll throw out my current thoughts based on discussion.
Firstly, I vote the group name to just be straight "BOX". That's pretty solid.
Second, agree on the h.264/MKV/ASS/AAC. Best quality stuff around, and even though the stuff we'll be doing is old, might as well make it look the best we can, damn the bad VCR rip. :P Screw the multiple format releases. If it's not a huge pain in the ass MAYBE we could do a second format in avi with hardsubs. I'd rather not bother, but I'm not the encoder (although I'd be willing to read a bunch of guides to get it right. My PC is on all the time anyway).
I thought more had been discussed but really not. :/ Hopefully this gets off the ground soon.
Zalis116:
I'd rather not have "Boxtorrents" in the group name; the fansubbing scene is getting more and more attention from anime production and distribution companies, and the last thing we want is more attention from the wrong people. "BOX" is good, though I suggest some clever/cheesy long name behind it, like "Bringers of Xcellence" :o
When it comes to the release format, I'm the type to focus on the subbing/creative side of things while leaving the technical side to more knowledgeable people. But h.264/aac/mkv/ass seems like a good combination. My preference would be to do softsubs for the main dialogue and hardsubs for items with special effects to avoid lag and playback problems. Actually part of me feels like harsubbed .avi is "fitting" for older anime, but since people like softsubs, there's no reason not to use them. I don't see the need for multiple releases, either. Like Hanako said, non-highdef h264/mkv releases shouldn't pose a problem for most systems, unless they're using some subpar player like WMP or VLC. I still DL some hardsub .avi fansubs myself, but that's mainly as alternatives to high-def, not out of any attachment to that format.
Speaking of hardsubs, another issue to consider is the use of logos and fansubber staff credits. I'm in favor of using them, as long as they're simple and not invasive. Just a simple "Presented by [group name] Not for sale or rent" at the title, and then a one-screen list of group staff during the ED without any flashy effects. Part of this is personal vanity, but I also don't think that leechers are entitled to 100% pristine versions of something they're getting for free. Reading a few nicknames in the video is hardly a steep price to pay. But whatever the group decides on this issue is fine.
psyren:
Hard subbing our credits will also prevent other people pretending it is their release.
mgz:
1 Correction im QC in training atm and hopefully soon to be encode in training too
as well as distro
2nd i support BOX or Box Fansubs something along those lines
psyren:
XOB works too.
Xtremely Old Bastards.
Xylophone Owning Badgers.
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