Dark.s02.1080p.nf.web-dl.ddp5.1.h.265-vista.tar
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To check without full extraction:
tar -tvf Dark.S02.1080p.NF.WEB-DL.DDP5.1.H.265-ViSTA.tar
| Component | Meaning | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Dark.S02 | TV series Dark, Season 2 | | 1080p | Resolution: 1920×1080 pixels (Full HD) | | NF | Source: Netflix (Web-DL captured from Netflix streaming) | | WEB-DL | Downloaded directly from the web source, not a re-encode of a Blu-ray | | DDP5.1 | Audio: Dolby Digital Plus with 5.1 surround channels | | H.265 / HEVC | Video codec: High Efficiency Video Coding (better quality at half the bitrate of H.264) | | ViSTA | Release group name | | .tar | Archive format (Tape Archive) – contains the actual video file(s) |
| Field | Value | Interpretation |
|-------|-------|----------------|
| Title | Dark | TV series name |
| Season | S02 | Season 2 |
| Resolution | 1080p | Vertical resolution (1920x1080 pixels) |
| Source | NF | Netflix (WEB-DL source) |
| Container type | WEB-DL | Downloaded from a streaming service |
| Audio | DDP5.1 | Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound |
| Video Codec | H.265 | HEVC – efficient compression |
| Release Group | ViSTA | Internal scene or P2P group tag |
| Archive extension | .tar | Uncompressed tape archive – unusual for video |
The filename .S02.1080p.NF.WEB-DL.DDP5.1.H.265-ViSTA.tar indicates a high-definition, efficiently compressed 1080p Web-DL release of the second season of Netflix's Dark. This release from ViSTA delivers Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 audio and utilizes H.265 encoding to balance high visual fidelity with manageable file sizes for the critically acclaimed series. Dark.S02.1080p.NF.WEB-DL.DDP5.1.H.265-ViSTA.tar
For more information, look up reviews of the show's second season on Rotten Tomatoes or search for technical explanations of the H.265 codec.
The string "Dark.S02.1080p.NF.WEB-DL.DDP5.1.H.265-ViSTA" refers to a specific digital release of the second season of the Netflix series Dark
. In the context of scene releases and file sharing, "produce paper" or "NFO" (info) files provide the technical specifications for a particular download. Release Technical Specifications
Based on the naming convention, here are the technical details for this specific release: Title: Dark Season: 02 (All 8 episodes) Resolution: 1080p (High Definition) Why use
Source: NF (Netflix) WEB-DL (Direct digital download from the streaming service) Audio: DDP5.1 (Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 Surround Sound) Video Codec: H.265 / HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding) Release Group: ViSTA Typical Contents of the ViSTA Release
While the exact .tar or .nfo file is a plain-text document used by release groups, it generally includes:
Video Bitrate: Typically around 2500–4000 kbps for H.265 1080p WEB-DLs. Audio Bitrate: Generally 640 kbps for DDP5.1.
Language: Original German audio with various subtitle tracks (English, Spanish, French, etc.) included in the container. Most likely:
Container: Usually .mkv files packed inside the .tar archive.
If you are looking for the physical paper/NFO file to verify the integrity or CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) of your files, these are typically found on scene database sites like PreDB or SRT/NFO repositories.
tar -xvf Dark.S02.1080p.NF.WEB-DL.DDP5.1.H.265-ViSTA.tar
After extraction, you’ll get the video file(s). The .tar itself can be deleted afterward if space is tight.