The Science of Star Wars...

[vkkf1977]

If you were even remotely curious abt whether it's scifi contents could ever become a reality, this is a good and simple read...

www.forbes.com/technology/2005/05/10/cx_mh_0510obiwan.html

at the same time, check out the Star Wars flops as well!

www.forbes.com/2005/05/11/cx_de_0511starflops.html?boxes=custom

[Yupa Anex]

Discovery Channel 50 on Astro will be showing the Science of Star Wars this Sunday or is it next Sunday (5th June).

This show will talk of the Star Wars science in real world application and no longer restricted to the screens only.

[Plo Strax-Avix]

Douglas said:

Discovery Channel 50 on Astro will be showing the Science of Star Wars this Sunday or is it next Sunday (5th June).

This show will talk of the Star Wars science in real world application and no longer restricted to the screens only.

Anyone know how to record Astro programmes? I would sure ike a copy of this documentary 'Science of Star Wars'. Plus it'll make good screening during future MySciFiFan gatherings.

Anyone here have the know-how to record it and burn it onto a VCD?

[Yupa Anex]

Unfortunately my VCR's decoder is kaput.

There are few ways to record the program.

1. Plug the video signal cable from the Astro decoder into the VCR and switch the VCR to record from AUX. channel. Make sure you have another cable from the VCR to the TV to continue watching the show.

2. Plug The video signal cable from the Astro decoder into the video capture card of your PC. Activate your video capture program to record the show. Make sure that you have enough H/D space. Normally a 2 VCD movie takes up about 1.3 Gigs. Don't forget to reconnect the Video output back to the TV to see the program.

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Douglas said:

Unfortunately my VCR's decoder is kaput.

There are few ways to record the program.

1. Plug the video signal cable from the Astro decoder into the VCR and switch the VCR to record from AUX. channel. Make sure you have another cable from the VCR to the TV to continue watching the show.

2. Plug The video signal cable from the Astro decoder into the video capture card of your PC. Activate your video capture program to record the show. Make sure that you have enough H/D space. Normally a 2 VCD movie takes up about 1.3 Gigs. Don't forget to reconnect the Video output back to the TV to see the program.

Well I don't have a VCR OR a Video Capture Card on my PC, so I'm afraid I can't do it.

Anyone have the tools for this job?

[fishyahoo]

I have a none-too-reliable VCR and can try to record it this weekend if around home. Can someone specifically advise date and time the program is showing as well as reruns? Then I need constant reminders to remember.

My none-too-reliable MPG recorder in the PC might then be able to convert the video.

N.B.: "none-too-reliable" = may work sometimes, may not work other times...

[Plo Strax-Avix]

fishyahoo said:

Can someone specifically advise date and time the program is showing as well as reruns? Then I need constant reminders to remember.

Sunday June 5th, 9pm, Astro channel 50 (Discovery). Don't know about reruns, can find out later.

Will sms you on Sunday to remind you. Might also help if you create an alert in your handphone's scheduler.

[freespirit]

unforetunately i don't hv astro

Parents restriction

so save that vcr 4 me

n other ppl like me

but i would like to point out one fact

in space its vacuum

and sound cannot travel in vacuum

so all that laser shooting should be mute in real space

but it would've affected the movie rite

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freespirit said:

but i would like to point out one fact

in space its vacuum

and sound cannot travel in vacuum

so all that laser shooting should be mute in real space

but it would've affected the movie rite

Yes a space battle scene fought in total silence will most definitely doom any movie...accuracy and realism often need to be sacrificed for dramatic effect... ;D

However, to correct your point...Laser make no sound even in atmosphere, because its light energy. If Laser made any noise at all we'll be deafened by all the CD/VCD/DVD player around us, not to mention the sound of sunlight shooting all the way from the sun...

The only sounds a Laser generator make are:

a) The sound of the water pump kicking in when the unit is first activated(Laser generators need to be cooled down constantly like a car engine or else it overheats and trips the power source)

b) The sound of the shutter opening or closing to allow/stop the raw light from passing through focusing prisms to form the laser beam

c) Deflector lens moving in and out of position to send the laser beam where it's supposed to go.

Furthermore, I don't think they use 'Laser' in the Star Wars Universe. Theirs 'blsters', either in pistol, rifle, or canon form seem to work by concentrating and storing energy in a chamber before releasing it in bursts, while the chamber recharges for the next burst.

Laser energy don't need to be concentrated and stored, it can just be released continuously, thus making it very dangerous and hard to control.

[Yupa Anex]

That depends.

I have 3 green laser generators (2 feet in lenght) in my office but they do not need any water to cool down.

They are of the solid crystal type. There is no need for any shutter to start or stop raw light and or any need for focusing prism as laser beam travels in a straight path.

The other type that probably may need water would be the quantum laser, chemical laser or those that are used for cutting metals.