pissed about live scenes from new york

plap11 · January 12, 2011, 06:19:34 PM

sooo i just bought scenes from new york and put it in my dvd player just to find out that it cannot be played in my region. wtf is that all about? If anyone wants to explain what this region code thing is or how i can change it that would be awesome

MetalManiac666 · January 12, 2011, 06:21:30 PM

ib4 teh lock/move

SPNKr · January 12, 2011, 06:23:36 PM

inb4moreinb4's
inb4tehmovelulz

plap11 · January 12, 2011, 06:25:17 PM

k that doesn't really do much for me, not much of a computer guy

Adami · January 12, 2011, 06:26:23 PM

Quote from: plap11 on January 12, 2011, 06:25:17 PM
k that doesn't really do much for me, not much of a computer guy

Different countries have different DVD region codes. You need to figure out which one you have (just wiki it) and then find the DVD with that code.

MetalManiac666 · January 12, 2011, 06:26:44 PM

Seriously though, there's really not much you can do. Essentially your DVD doesn't match up with your DVD player.

glaurung · January 12, 2011, 06:29:10 PM

It should work fine in your computer.

Perpetual Change · January 12, 2011, 06:30:28 PM

Quote from: glaurung on January 12, 2011, 06:29:10 PM
It should work fine in your computer.

This.

And how to remove region locks from devices can be found all over the net. DTF ain't one of those places I'm afraid.

The Letter M · January 12, 2011, 06:31:22 PM

Quote from: glaurung on January 12, 2011, 06:29:10 PM
It should work fine in your computer.

Pretty much this.

Where did you buy it from? And if possible, could you arrange a return? I would make sure the seller didn't warn/advise against checking DVD Regions before you send them any emails. Most sellers tend to warn/advise buyers about checking their DVD player's region and making sure it matches the product they are selling.

If the seller didn't post what Region the DVD was, then you could have a case on your hand for a refund/return.

-Marc.

Algo Fonix · January 12, 2011, 06:47:25 PM

Huh, I wasn't even aware the Scenes was region locked. Their later dvds were region free, right?

glaurung · January 12, 2011, 06:49:26 PM

I think it all has to do with when it was released. Older DVDs often had the locks.

TL · January 12, 2011, 06:59:35 PM

Quote from: glaurung on January 12, 2011, 06:29:10 PM
It should work fine in your computer.

Often, but not always. A friend of mine sent his laptop in for repairs when the DVD drive broke, and when he got it back, they'd accidentally put a Region 2 drive in. How a repair center dealing exclusively with machines from Region 1 would mix that up is beyond me.

plap11 · January 12, 2011, 09:22:20 PM

i got it at a cd store called cheapo and i threw away the receipt so i can't return it anymore.

I switched the region on my computer so i can just watch it on that. thank guys

The Letter M · January 12, 2011, 09:24:25 PM

Quote from: plap11 on January 12, 2011, 09:22:20 PM
i got it at a cd store called cheapo and i threw away the receipt so i can't return it anymore.

I switched the region on my computer so i can just watch it on that. thank guys

Glad to hear that worked!

Enjoy the psychedelic effects!

-Marc.

lucky7 · January 13, 2011, 10:04:31 PM

Not sure what brand your DVD player is but Pioneer is region free.
I am in Australia....which sucks with good dvds releases, so region free has been great as I order from the US a lot, and it is really handy to not have to worry about it.
I am told they will soon clamp down on people doing that, they would rather we wait years for shows to catch up in our own countries but.....so far so good.

Nekov · January 14, 2011, 04:57:00 AM

You know what pisses me off about that DVD? That it doesn't have the whole concert. I have the CD version and It's easily the best thing I've heard Live. They even play a part of Acid Rain! Why didn't they put the whole thing on the DVD? Does anyone know?

The Letter M · January 14, 2011, 05:37:28 AM

Quote from: Nekov on January 14, 2011, 04:57:00 AM
You know what pisses me off about that DVD? That it doesn't have the whole concert. I have the CD version and It's easily the best thing I've heard Live. They even play a part of Acid Rain! Why didn't they put the whole thing on the DVD? Does anyone know?

I've always wondered this myself, but I guess we can always hope that they eventually release the whole thing on DVD at some point. They did release "Another Day" and "Jordan's Keyboard Solo" in the 3CD set, so the rest of the concert (Metropolis, The Mirror, JLMB/Acid Rain, and Caught In A New Millennium) must exist somewhere!

Perhaps later this year they can re-release it in a 10th Anniversary Edition? Although with OUR luck, it'll be in a 4/5 Disc Deluxe Package with the DVD AND CDs and feature exclusive materials that you can only get if you buy the whole thing.

...but you know what? I'd buy it anyway. No matter the cost.

-Marc.

Nekov · January 14, 2011, 06:24:15 AM

Quote from: The Letter M on January 14, 2011, 05:37:28 AM
Quote from: Nekov on January 14, 2011, 04:57:00 AM
You know what pisses me off about that DVD? That it doesn't have the whole concert. I have the CD version and It's easily the best thing I've heard Live. They even play a part of Acid Rain! Why didn't they put the whole thing on the DVD? Does anyone know?

...but you know what? I'd buy it anyway. No matter the cost.

-Marc.

This exactly. DT is one of the two bands I don't mind spending a lot of money on. (The other one is RUSH)

bosk1 · January 14, 2011, 06:45:43 AM

Quote from: Nekov on January 14, 2011, 04:57:00 AM
You know what pisses me off about that DVD? That it doesn't have the whole concert. I have the CD version and It's easily the best thing I've heard Live. They even play a part of Acid Rain! Why didn't they put the whole thing on the DVD? Does anyone know?

I'll ask my sources, but I believe it is likely one of these two reasons:
1. They ran out of time and/or money in the budget to properly edit the footage, which, believe it or not, takes quite a bit of work. OR
2. There was a problem with footage either not coming out right or getting lost.

The Curious Orange · January 14, 2011, 07:32:58 AM

Or it was only EVER supposed to be SFAM. As per the VHS release. The DVD has 3 bonus tracks because DVDs tend to have bonus content over VHS releases. The rest of the concert was never meant to be included (although the soundtrack is over the photo gallery, etc).

The CD was released a considerable amount of time later, and included the whole show. This isn't a CD/DVD release like Budokan or Score, the DVD and the CD were released at different times as different products.

KevShmev · January 14, 2011, 08:10:29 AM

And if they could re-release it with better shots of the band members, that would be great. I still can't believe how little John Myung is shown during "Through Her Eyes." His fretless playing is so badass, yet we barely see it. That is such a travesty.

bosk1 · January 14, 2011, 08:36:48 AM

Quote from: The Curious Orange on January 14, 2011, 07:32:58 AMThe CD was released a considerable amount of time later, and included the whole show. This isn't a CD/DVD release like Budokan or Score, the DVD and the CD were released at different times as different products.

Oh, really? I didn't know that.

Perpetual Change · January 14, 2011, 08:46:43 AM

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Oh, really? I didn't know that.
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Woah, he's right. The VHS/DVD was released in April. The CD wasn't released until September 11th, 2001.

wolfking · January 14, 2011, 01:32:45 PM

Quote from: plap11 on January 12, 2011, 06:19:34 PM
sooo i just bought scenes from new york and put it in my dvd player just to find out that it cannot be played in my region. wtf is that all about? If anyone wants to explain what this region code thing is or how i can change it that would be awesome

Just go online and search for your dvd player model and the code to unlock it. That's what I did and now my dvd player is region free.

Metabog · January 14, 2011, 05:24:31 PM

Man, completely forgot this problem exists with DVD. Never encountered it.

Ħ · January 14, 2011, 11:29:10 PM

This couldve been such a great DVD but I do not know what the heck is up with both the camerawork and the porygon seizure effects.

wolfking · January 15, 2011, 12:40:26 AM

Quote from: BrotherH on January 14, 2011, 11:29:10 PM
This couldve been such a great DVD but I do not know what the heck is up with both the camerawork and the porygon seizure effects.

Please, not this again.

hefdaddy42 · January 15, 2011, 02:35:06 AM

Quote from: BrotherH on January 14, 2011, 11:29:10 PM
This couldve been such a great DVD but I do not know what the heck is up with both the camerawork and the porygon seizure effects.

MP

JediKnight1969 · March 06, 2011, 03:05:42 PM

What I don't like about the DVD is the 1928's murder scene where the killer use a 1992 pistol. Huge mistake.

blackngold29 · March 06, 2011, 03:20:59 PM

Quote from: JediKnight1969 on March 06, 2011, 03:05:42 PM
What I don't like about the DVD is the 1928's murder scene where the killer use a 1992 pistol. Huge mistake.

I don't think I would've noticed that if MP hadn't pointed it out. I know like nothing about guns though.

DarkLord_Lalinc · March 06, 2011, 03:22:02 PM

Exactly. If this thread never existed, I would never know about that.

GuineaPig · March 06, 2011, 06:52:52 PM

Also the characters don't make any noise; they mime the scene while a guy with a computer follows them around hitting sound effects.

DarkLord_Lalinc · March 06, 2011, 09:23:32 PM

Hey! We're talking low budget-concert film acting

Quarter_Cask · March 07, 2011, 08:03:18 AM

Quote from: blackngold29 on March 06, 2011, 03:20:59 PM
Quote from: JediKnight1969 on March 06, 2011, 03:05:42 PM
What I don't like about the DVD is the 1928's murder scene where the killer use a 1992 pistol. Huge mistake.
I don't think I would've noticed that if MP hadn't pointed it out. I know like nothing about guns though.

i've always thought it was Colt 1911

DarkLord_Lalinc · March 07, 2011, 09:34:08 AM

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