So, I've finally taken the time to watch The Twilight Zone, and I've gotta say I'm quite loving it. Right now I'm on Season 2, Episode 20 "Static"
which, for those familiar with the series, is one of those episodes that was recorded on video rather than filmed.
So, I've finally taken the time to watch The Twilight Zone, and I've gotta s I'm quite loving it. Right now I'm on Season 2, Episode 20 "Static" which, f those familiar with the series, is one of those episodes that was recorded o video rather than filmed.
I can't quite say what it is that I like most about the show - I think it's just how strange things are and how there is no real reason for it beyond th nature of the "Twilight Zone" in an of itself. It doesn't try to explain itself, it lets you figure it out and even when the twist is predictable it' still satisfying to see it be realized.
I don't know, I figured some here might be into the show and may wish to discuss it. :)
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www.xadara.com
So, I've finally taken the time to watch The Twilight Zone, and I've gotta say >'m quite loving it. Right now I'm on Season 2, Episode 20 "Static" which, for t
ose familiar with the series, is one of those episodes that was recorded on vid
o rather than filmed.
I can't quite say what it is that I like most about the show - I think it's jus
how strange things are and how there is no real reason for it beyond the nature
of the "Twilight Zone" in an of itself. It doesn't try to explain itself, it le
ts you figure it out and even when the twist is predictable it's still satisfyi
g to see it be realized.
I don't know, I figured some here might be into the show and may wish to discus
it. :)
This may be a stupid question, but what does "recorded on video" mean? Does that refer to being recorded on VHS (or similar) tape?
It's been a while since I've watched it, but I've seen The Twilight Zone a long time ago and I enjoyed it. I used to also watch The Outer Limits (90s version), which I think was supposed to be somewhat similar to The Twilight Zone.
This may be a stupid question, but what does "recorded on video" mean? Does that refer to being recorded on VHS (or similar) tape?
I very much enjoy the original series. The '80's resurection was ok but
not quite the same without Serling. That episode, "Static," contains one
of my favorite lines from the series. When the old man first turns the radio on, the kid that helped him starts dancing around to the rock-n-roll music. The old man shoves some money into his hand and tells him to "go
buy youself a switchblade!" I love it. :)
This may be a stupid question, but what does "recorded on video" mean? Does that refer to being recorded on VHS (or similar) tape?
Kurisu wrote to All <=-
So, I've finally taken the time to watch The Twilight Zone, and I've
gotta say I'm quite loving it. Right now I'm on Season 2, Episode 20 "Static" which, for those familiar with the series, is one of those episodes that was recorded on video rather than filmed.
I can't quite say what it is that I like most about the show - I think it's just how strange things are and how there is no real reason for it beyond the nature of the "Twilight Zone" in an of itself. It doesn't
try to explain itself, it lets you figure it out and even when the
twist is predictable it's still satisfying to see it be realized.
I don't know, I figured some here might be into the show and may wish
to discuss it. :) _____
This may be a stupid question, but what does "recorded on video"
mean? Does that refer to being recorded on VHS (or similar) tape?
Video tape is recorded magnetically, like a TV camera or old school camcorder. Video is typically at 30 frames per second so it has a more fluid image. Back when the original Twlight Zone was on most TV shows were recorded with film cameras, like a movie, exposing negative to light. Film is 24 FPS, so it has more flicker.
Outer Limits is on my agenda down the line, for sure. Heard it's a good show in its own right.
A few other, similar shows I like are "The Night Gallery"
(another Serling series), the original "The Outer Limits,"
and "One Step Beyond." IMHO, the original Twilight Zone is
the best of them.
I've been a fan of the series ever since I was old enough to appreciate the stories. That takes me into the late 60's. Rod Serling was kind of a hometown product for us in the Southern Tier of New York. While he was actually from a littel further north (Syracuse) he was "close enough for guv-ment work" as far as we were concerned.
The Outer Limits often left me feeling weird after watching it.
The Night Gallery had some very dark and creepy stories - but
I didn't get a chance to see all of them. Might be time to
see if I can find it and watch a few of them again.
The Outer Limits often left me feeling weird after watching it.
Sometimes I like that feeling. I'm not one for abject horror or jump scares, but something that's the right kind of creepy, be it fiction or reality, really appeals to me. At least, that's if I'm reading the right "weird" from your description.
At least I know to expect something different. :)
check out ray bradbury theater if you havent yet.
one of my favorites is the town where nobody got off.
it has jeff goldblum when he was 34.
Outer Limits is on my agenda down the line, for sure. Heard it's a good show in its own right.
The Outer Limits often left me feeling weird after watching it.
For those of you who enjoy the Twilight Zone and the other
shows mentioned here, you might enjoy the Black Mirror series.
The Night Gallery had some very dark and creepy stories - but
I didn't get a chance to see all of them. Might be time to
see if I can find it and watch a few of them again.
check out ray bradbury theater if you havent yet.
one of my favorites is the town where nobody got off.
it has jeff goldblum when he was 34.
For those of you who enjoy the Twilight Zone and the
other shows mentioned here, you might enjoy the Black
Mirror series.
Black Mirror is great. My favorite is Series 4, Episode 1
"USS Callister." It will change your life!
check out ray bradbury theater if you havent yet. one of my
favorites is the town where nobody got off. it has jeff
goldblum when he was 34.
Re: Twilight Zone, Anyone?
By: Nightfox to Kurisu on Mon Dec 07 2020 04:49 pm
The Outer Limits often left me feeling weird after watching it.
Sometimes I like that feeling. I'm not one for abject horror or jump scares,
At least I know to expect something different. :)
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Kurisu Yamato
www.xadara.com
On 12-06-20 19:43, Kurisu wrote to All <=-
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So, I've finally taken the time to watch The Twilight Zone, and I've
gotta say I'm quite loving it. Right now I'm on Season 2, Episode 20 "Static" which, for those familiar with the series, is one of those episodes that was recorded on video rather than filmed.
On 12-07-20 11:48, Dumas Walker wrote to KURISU <=-
I very much enjoy the original series. The '80's resurection was ok
but not quite the same without Serling. That episode, "Static,"
contains one of my favorite lines from the series. When the old man
first turns the radio on, the kid that helped him starts dancing around
to the rock-n-roll music. The old man shoves some money into his hand
and tells him to "go buy youself a switchblade!" I love it. :)
On 12-07-20 13:01, Bob Roberts wrote to Nightfox <=-
Video tape is recorded magnetically, like a TV camera or old school camcorder. Video is typically at 30 frames per second so it has a more fluid image. Back when the original Twlight Zone was on most TV shows were recorded with film cameras, like a movie, exposing negative to
light. Film is 24 FPS, so it has more flicker.
On 12-07-20 15:00, Kurisu wrote to Nightfox <=-
Outer Limits is on my agenda down the line, for sure. Heard it's a good show in its own right.
For me, Twilight Zone was always the original series with the unmistakable music. The stories stand up well today and still make you think.
And these days, some frame rate conversion techniques can add a bit of jerkiness to motion.
It's probably my favorite show.
I used to watch re-runs of the 60s episodes in the 80s, which where in the aft
noon schedule. Then, at night, the 80s "resurrection" of the series.
Even, overall, I like more the 60s version, one of my favorites episodes is fr
the 80s. The very first episode of the 80s version, starring a young Bruce W
lis; I believe it was directed by Wes Craven.
The title is 'Shatterday'. I remember watching that episode a rainy night in 85 or 1986. I didn't know who Bruce Willis was at the time, but I enjoyed eve
second trying to figure out what was that. I begun watching without knowing
was 'The Twilight Zone', so I was expecting an "ordinary" show.
The philosophical implications of those episodes were amazing. You can talk f
hours about your interpretation, your views, your theories...
We need shows like that, and, for that, we need creativity like in the yestery
r, like before.
Thanks for remind me of the show. I haven't watch it since a lot of years, an
now, in this particular situation we are living, 'The Twilight Zone' seems lik
a real good entertainment.
I believe --but do not quote me on this-- that anoter revival was made last yea
, in 2019. A friend of mine told me, but I haven't checked it out.
So, I've finally taken the time to watch The Twilight Zone, and I've gotta say I'm quite loving it. Right now I'm on Season 2, Episode 20 "Static" which, for those familiar with the series, is one of those episodes that was recorded on video rather than filmed.
I can't quite say what it is that I like most about the show - I think it's just how strange things are and how there is no real reason for it beyond the nature of the "Twilight Zone" in an of itself. It doesn't try to explain itself, it lets you figure it out and even when the twist is predictable it's still satisfying to see it be realized.
I don't know, I figured some here might be into the show and may wish to discuss it. :)
_____
Kurisu Yamato
www.xadara.com
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Outer Limits is on my agenda down the line, for sure. Heard it's a
good show in its own right.
The Outer Limits often left me feeling weird after watching it.
The '90's version often left me feeling that way also.
So, I've finally taken the time to watch The Twilight Zone, and I've gotta say I'm quite loving it. Right now I'm on Season 2, Episode 20 "Static" which, for those familiar with the series, is one of those episodes that was recorded on video rather than filmed.
I can't quite say what it is that I like most about the show - I think it's just how strange things are and how there is no real reason for it beyond the nature of the "Twilight Zone" in an of itself. It doesn't try to explain itself, it lets you figure it out and even when the twist is predictable it's still satisfying to see it be realized.
I don't know, I figured some here might be into the show and may wish to discuss it. :)
_____
Kurisu Yamato
www.xadara.com
---
þ Synchronet þ Final Zone BBS - finalzone.ddns.net - www.xadara.com
Nightfox wrote to MRO <=-
check out ray bradbury theater if you havent yet.
one of my favorites is the town where nobody got off.
it has jeff goldblum when he was 34.
I liked that show. I used to watch it sometimes a long time ago. I remember one with a time travel service, and a few people went back in time when dinosaurs were still around, and someone stepped on a bug or something and it made small changes when they went back to the
'current' time. Basically a butterfly effect episode.
The Outer Limits often left me feeling weird after watching it.The '90's version often left me feeling that way also.
the one where the ant colony worshiped bo bridges was weird
Hello Vk3jed!
** On Wednesday 09.12.20 - 03:47, vk3jed wrote to Kurisu:
For me, Twilight Zone was always the original series with the unmistakable music. The stories stand up well today and still make you think.
Check out the song "Twilight Tone" by the Manhattan Transfer.
The recording does a nice job of using spacial effects (L, R,
stereo, etc.)
Check out the song "Twilight Tone" by the Manhattan Transfer.
The recording does a nice job of using spacial effects (L, R,
stereo, etc.)
Checkout Rush's "Twilight Zone", if you haven't already: youtube.com/watch?v=fA79lLwRYTY --
Also, get the radio series, too. You can find them easily in Archive.org, and Youtube holds all of them in four long parts.
US network called MeTV, they show about 7 episodes a week, and the US
cable network SyFy also often shows episodes. I think SyFy has a Twilight Zone marathon coming up over the New Year's holiday.
On 12-09-20 08:42, Nightfox wrote to Vk3jed <=-
With flat-panel digital TVs, I'm glad there is more of a worldwide standard for TV and videos. Though, it seems that videos can still be
in different frame rates, depending on the source (one streaming
service might have something at 30fps, one at a very similar 29.97fps,
and then perhaps a movie at 24fps), and they all seem to display okay
on a digital flat-panel TV.
I've played with video encoding software, and such software usually has ways to change the frame rate - I think there are software techniques
to do interpolation to add frames if you want to increase the frame
rate, though I doubt it's perfect.
It depends on the two frame rates. The worst case is when they're very similar (like 24 and 25 fps).
Also, many of the dramas that MeTV is broadcasting are very good. It's seems l
ke a very fine TV station.
Thanks for the suggestion.
** On Tuesday 08.12.20 - 13:00, bob.roberts wrote to Ogg:
For those of you who enjoy the Twilight Zone and the
other shows mentioned here, you might enjoy the Black
Mirror series.
Black Mirror is great. My favorite is Series 4, Episode 1
"USS Callister." It will change your life!
Now that you put it that way, I'll have to check it out.
Unlike other BM episodes, that one supposedly has humour -
sounds good.
By the way, if you like the Twilight Zone, you might also like Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Several of his stories are about crimes that have a interesting twist at the end, but many of the others also involve some supernatural involvement or other sci-fi explanation.
One of my favorites is one about an old man with a mean wife who is always dreaming of going to some tropical paradise with a younger woman. The younger woman in one of his posters comes to life and helps take care of the mean wife. :)
Dumas Walker wrote to PFEROR <=-
* SLMR 2.1a * My other vehicle is a Galaxy Class Starship
* SLMR 2.1a * My other vehicle is a Galaxy Class Starship
Careful where you park that - thieves are stealing the warp coils to
sell the verterium cortenide. You might want to get one of those
bolt-on shields.
That sounds similar to a Steven Spielberg show in the 80s called Amazing Stories - But the stories in that show were more a bit more whimsical and without much explanation, rather than suspenseful and/or morally twisted lik Twilight Zone or The Outer Limits were.
Black Mirror is great. My favorite is Series 4, Episode 1
"USS Callister." It will change your life!
I just finished watching that episode. Loved it. I can't say
that it changed my life, but it has given me hope that there
*can* be good television to be made.
The actor playing Captain Daly seemed to resemble Matt Damon a
bit.
Oh god I loved Amazing Stories. What I wouldn't give for a show to be
on these days like that one again. I think shows like that can do a whole
Oh god I loved Amazing Stories. What I wouldn't give for a show to
be on these days like that one again. I think shows like that can do
a whole
I heard there was an Amazing Stories reboot earlier this year, but there were only a handful of episodes. I'm curious to check it out.
I rememeber the episode you are talking about. It was one of my favorites. It reminded me of 'Steven Spielberg Amazing Stories'. There was an episode called "Remote Control Man" (1985). It's like the contemporary movie 'Click' (2006) with Adam Sandler, but done in a better way. Many stars from the 80s shows appear in that episode, including Templeton Peck from 'The A-Team' and Kitt from 'The Knight Rider'. Because I grew up on the 80s and I watched too much TV back then, that episode was amazing to me.
"USS Callister." It will change your life!
I just finished watching that episode. Loved it. I can't
say that it changed my life, but it has given me hope
that there *can* be good television to be made.
I'm not sure what your TV style is yet, but if you liked
this particular episode of BM, you might like "The Orville"
which is Seth MacFarlanes tribute to ST:TNG. It's available
on Hulu.
- Jesse Plemons. He's very good in Fargo (the TV Series)
Season 2. This is another show I recommend. You can watch
the seasons out of order, they are
all independent stories. My favorites are Seasons 2, and
Season 3. Season 1 is also strong. I just finished Season
4 and did not love it as much as the others. The style is
similar to Fargo the Movie..
I heard there was an Amazing Stories reboot earlier this year, but there wer only a handful of episodes. I'm curious to check it out.
Yep.. I motored through that last year. It was pretty good!
I primarily wanted to see the episode with Charlize Theron
(Pria) - first. Then I decided to start from S1E1.
Yep.. I motored through that last year. It was pretty
good! I primarily wanted to see the episode with Charlize
Theron (Pria) - first. Then I decided to start from S1E1.
Charlize is great. Did you see "The Old Guard" on Netflix?
She plays a highlander. :-)
On 12-11-20 08:33, Nightfox wrote to Vk3jed <=-
There's a movie I bought on DVD months ago (it's not out on blu-ray),
and it ended up being the full-screen version. It's NTSC, at 24fps. I found a PAL version of the DVD that's widescreen and bought that one -
And being PAL, it's 25fps. The length is several minutes shorter, and
I did some calculating and realized it seems what they did was just
speed up the video (and audio) slightly from 24fps to 25fps for the PAL version.
at 24fps. I found a PAL version of the DVD that's widescreen and
bought that one - And being PAL, it's 25fps. The length is several
minutes shorter, and I did some calculating and realized it seems
what they did was just speed up the video (and audio) slightly from
24fps to 25fps for the PAL version.
That's a cheap and interesting way of doing it. For some content, it wouldn't matter.
On 12-15-20 12:18, Nightfox wrote to Vk3jed <=-
I suppose it wouldn't make a big difference. I imagine it may have
been common to translate NTSC movies to PAL that way, though I'm nto
sure. I was trying to use some software to upscale the movie to 4K,
and I actually thought it might be fairly easy to make it be in its 'proper' 24fps format, since there would be no extra interpolated
frames or anything, but the weird thing was it seemed difficult to slow the audio down and sync it properly.. I found ffmpeg has an option to
take the original video and slow down the playback of both the video
and audio together, which I suppose could be okay.
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