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Loading ...Understandably it can be a bit confusing when looking for movies to download what you are actually downloading before the file finishes. Maybe you don’t want a CAM release and would prefer a TELESYNC or vice-versa. What it really comes down to is preference and availability of the file. This guide will walk you through the different names, qualities and filetypes you’ll typically encounter when downloading movies via bittorrent.
Filename Structure
The easiest place to start is to look at the typical filename, although they may vary greatly, they usually follow a specific structure, let’s take a look at this title for example: RocknRolla.2008.DvDRip-aXXo
The filename actually gives you all the information you need, lets break it down:
- RocknRolla – The name of the movie.
- 2008 – The year the movie was released.
- DVDRip – The type of release it is (quality), in this case it is ripped from a DVD.
- aXXo – The release group/person.
- Occasionally you will also see the language/subtitles the film is in in the filename as well
Release Types
Typically there are 6 types of release you will encounter:
- CAM
- TELESYNC (TS)
- DVD-SCREENER (DVDSCR)
- R5 LINE (R5)
- DVD RIP (DVDRip)
- BLU RAY RIP (BRRip)
Typically, these are ranked from worst (CAM) to best (BRRip) quality. Here is each one in a bit more detail. We’ll give each a score out of 10 so you have an idea of their total quality.
CAM: 1-3/10
A cam is a theater rip usually done with a digital video camera. Sound is taken from the on board microphone of the camera, and especially in comedies, laughter can often be heard during the film. Due to these problems picture and sound quality are usually quite poor.
TELESYNC (TS): 4/10
A TELESYNC is the same as a CAM except it uses an external audio source. A direct audio source does not ensure a good quality audio source, as a lot of background noise can interfere. A lot of the times a TELESYNC is filmed in an empty cinema or from the projection booth with a professional camera, giving a better picture quality. Quality ranges drastically. A high percentage of TELESYNC’s are CAM’s that have been mislabeled.
DVD-SCREENER (DVDSCR): 6-7/10
A advanced DVD, sent to rental stores, and various other places for promotional use. The main draw back is a ticker (a message that scrolls past at the bottom of the screen, with the copyright and anti-copy telephone number). Usually letterbox, but without the extras that a DVD retail would contain. Usually transferred to SVCD or DivX/XviD.
R5 LINE (R5): 6-7/10
R5 refers to a specific format of DVD released in DVD Region 5, the former Soviet Union, and bootlegged copies of these releases that are distributed on the Internet. In an effort to compete with movie piracy, the movie industry chose to create a new format for DVD releases that could be produced more quickly and less expensively than traditional DVD releases.
The image quality of an R5 release is generally comparable to a DVD Screener release, except without the added scrolling text and black and white scenes that serve to distinguish screeners from commercial DVD releases. The quality is better than Telecine transfers produced by movie pirates because the transfer is performed using professional-grade film scanning equipment.
DVD RIP (DVDRip): 8-10/10
A copy of the final released DVD. Should be excellent quality. DVDrips are released in SVCD and DivX/XviD.
BLU RAY RIP (BRRip): 10/10
A copy of the final released Blu Ray, typically 720p. BRRip’s are usually released in H264/MP4.
How to Play These Files?
DivX and XviD files can be played in your standalone DivX player (if you have one). If not you’ll need specific Codecs to play them which you can find all you’ll need in hour Helpful Software List. These Codecs will also work for H264/MP4 files.
As far as SVCD files go, they can be burned or the video files can be extracted (whatever your preference).
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