Movie sources
CAM
A cam is a theater rip usually done with a digital video camera. A mini tripod is sometimes used, but a lot of the time this wont be possible, so the camera make shake. Also seating placement isn’t always idle, and it might be filmed from an angle. If cropped properly, this is hard to tell unless there’s text on the screen, but a lot of times these are left with triangular borders on the top and bottom of the screen. Sound is taken from the onboard microphone of the camera, and especially in comedies, laughter can often be heard during the film. Due to these factors picture and sound quality are usually quite poor, but sometimes we’re lucky, and the theater will be fairly empty and a fairly clear signal will be heard.
TELESYNC (TS)
A telesync is the same spec as a CAM except it uses an external audio source (most likely an audio jack in the chair for hard of hearing people). 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, check the sample before downloading the full release. A high percentage of Telesyncs are CAMs that have been mislabeled.
TELECINE (TC)
A telecine machine copies the film digitally from the reels. Sound and picture should be very good, but due to the equipment involved and cost telecines are fairly uncommon. Generally the film will be in correct aspect ratio, although 4:3 telecines have existed. A great example is the JURASSIC PARK 3 TC done last year. TC should not be confused with TimeCode , which is a visible counter on screen throughout the film.
SCREENER (SCR)
A pre VHS tape, sent to rental stores, and various other places for promotional use. A screener is supplied on a VHS tape, and is usually in a 4:3 (full screen) a/r, although letterboxed screeners are sometimes found. 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). Also, if the tape contains any serial numbers, or any other markings that could lead to the source of the tape, these will have to be blocked, usually with a black mark over the section. This is sometimes only for a few seconds, but unfortunately on some copies this will last for the entire film, and some can be quite big. Depending on the equipment used, screener quality can range from excellent if done from a MASTER copy, to very poor if done on an old VHS recorder thru poor capture equipment on a copied tape. Most screeners are transferred to VCD, but a few attempts at SVCD have occurred, some looking better than others.
DVD-SCREENER (DVDscr)
Same premise as a screener, but transferred off a DVD. Usually letterbox , but without the extras that a DVD retail would contain. The ticker is not usually in the black bars, and will disrupt the viewing. If the ripper has any skill, a DVDscr should be very good. Usually transferred to SVCD or DivX/XviD.
R5
This is fairly new movie format. Basically the same as DVD Screener - this kind of release is legal DVD released in Russia to decrease the level of pirated movies in this country. Retail is rushed out by the studio, so there is little to no cleanup of the film after the telecine process. As a result, you can see some scratches, hairs or other mess on the picture, but you will hardly notice it while watching. External English audio is often used, as these are supplied with Russian sound by default.
DVDRip
A copy of the final released DVD. If possible this is released PRE retail (for example, Star Wars episode 2) again, should be excellent quality. DVDrips are released in SVCD and DivX/XviD.
VHSRip
Transferred off a retail VHS, mainly skating/sports videos and XXX releases.
TVRip
TV episode that is either from Network (capped using digital cable/satellite boxes are preferable) or PRE-AIR from satellite feeds sending the program around to networks a few days earlier (do not contain “dogs” but sometimes have flickers etc) Some programs such as WWF Raw Is War contain extra parts, and the “dark matches” and camera/commentary tests are included on the rips. PDTV is capped from a digital TV PCI card, generally giving the best results, and groups tend to release in SVCD for these. VCD/SVCD/DivX/XviD rips are all supported by the TV scene.
WORKPRINT (WP)
A workprint is a copy of the film that has not been finished. It can be missing scenes, music, and quality can range from excellent to very poor. Some WPs are very different from the final print (Men In Black is missing all the aliens, and has actors in their places) and others can contain extra scenes (Jay and Silent Bob) . WPs can be nice additions to the collection once a good quality final has been obtained.
DivX Re-Enc
A DivX re-enc is a film that has been taken from its original VCD source, and re-encoded into a small DivX file. Most commonly found on file sharers, these are usually labeled something like Film.Name.Group(1of2) etc. Common groups are SMR and TND. These aren’t really worth downloading, unless you’re that unsure about a film u only want a 200mb copy of it. Generally avoid.
Watermarks
A lot of films come from Asian Silvers/PDVD (see below) and these are tagged by the people responsible. Usually with a letter/initials or a little logo, generally in one of the corners. Most famous are the “Z” “A” and “Globe” watermarks.
Asian Silvers / PDVD
These are films put out by eastern bootleggers, and these are usually bought by some groups to put out as their own. Silvers are very cheap and easily available in a lot of countries, and its easy to put out a release, which is why there are so many in the scene at the moment, mainly from smaller groups who don’t last more than a few releases. PDVDs are the same thing pressed onto a DVD. They have removable subtitles, and the quality is usually better than the silvers. These are ripped like a normal DVD, but usually released as VCD.
I just checked my Pre bot and noticed this 25-second old release from controversial group TRADINGSTANDARDS. They released an R5 rip of Wall-E, shortly after p2p release from group TL group iAPULA. Their NFO traditionally lacks any info, but it’s quite obvious this is just another completely stolen release and it will be nuked very soon. The quality is a great improvement from the latest DVD screener though so if you still haven’t seen the movie, go and get it.
I know this is late but here is the R5 of Death Race, from group ART. It has already been nuked. I’ll tell you why below…
PUKKA is back with another R5; Taken this time. It’s a french movie, with english audio, shot in Paris. It’s written by Luc Besson, the guy from the Taxi quadrology. Video quality is very good, as usual for an R5. Subtitles,video sample and cover are included! Btw I need to collect as many votes for a poll question I made. It’s for a school project.
Yeah, i know this is late (about 4 hours) but i just woke up and it hasnt been posted yet. I heard about this movie awhile ago now watched the trailer and been hanging to see it ever since.
Here’s PreVail with the very first version for MAX Payne. I think a lot of people were waiting for this movie, well here it is. It’s a CAM , so don’t expect superb quality. I”ll wait for an R5, but for those who already want to see it, here it is. Video sample included. 
Wall E R5 XviD-iAPULA
http://rapidshare.com/files/150203392/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/150203436/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/150203485/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/150203455/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part4.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/150203491/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part5.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/150203428/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part6.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/150203472/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part7.rar
http://filebase.to/files/72326/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part1.rar
http://filebase.to/files/72332/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part2.rar
http://filebase.to/files/72336/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part3.rar
http://filebase.to/files/72338/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part4.rar
http://filebase.to/files/72340/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part5.rar
http://filebase.to/files/72341/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part6.rar
http://filebase.to/files/72342/Wall.E.R5.XviD-iAPULA.part7.rar
OR
Wall-E R5 TradingStandards
http://rapidshare.com/files/150208072/Wall.E.R5.TradingStandards.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/150208866/Wall.E.R5.TradingStandards.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/150209942/Wall.E.R5.TradingStandards.part4.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/150209973/Wall.E.R5.TradingStandards.part5.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/150210035/Wall.E.R5.TradingStandards.part6.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/150209896/Wall.E.R5.TradingStandards.part7.rar