Combining all parts, the filename -XTM- 2 .E01.111017.HDTV.XviD-WS.avi describes:
The file size would likely be ~550 MB. The video resolution is either 720p (1280×720) or, less commonly, anamorphic SD widescreen like 720×404 or 720×480 stretched.
Looking at this file through a modern lens reveals how much technology has changed. -XTM- 2 .E01.111017.HDTV.XviD-WS.avi
1. File Size and Bandwidth Because this is an XviD SD (Standard Definition) release, the file size was likely standardized at 350MB.
2. The NFO File
You cannot discuss "-XTM- 2 .E01..." without mentioning the .nfo file that accompanied it. Every Scene release came with a text file (often with ASCII art) that contained technical specs, theripper's handle, and often a rant about other groups, the government, or the state of the scene. The file name is just the label; the NFO was the soul. Combining all parts, the filename -XTM- 2
3. The Risk Factor
In 2011, downloading a file like this via BitTorrent carried significant risk. Copyright trolls were aggressively monitoring swarms. Because .avi files were large (relative to connection speeds) and took time to download, users remained in the swarm longer, increasing their exposure. This eventually led to the rise of "Seedboxes" and private trackers.
The examined filename has a small flaw: the space before 2 and the missing S (season) prefix. In strict Scene rules, the correct naming should be:
-XTM- S02E01.111017.HDTV.XviD-WS.avi The file size would likely be ~550 MB
However, renaming happens when files leave topsites. A user might manually add 2 to distinguish seasons, inadvertently breaking strict Scene parsing. When encountering such files, automated scripts must be lenient.
Other possible variations on this file might include:
The Space + 2 is unusual. The Scene standard typically calls for S01E02 or just E02. Here, 2 likely stands for Season 2, or more likely, Episode 2 of a TV series. In some looser adaptations (or post-Scene renamed files), 2 alone might indicate the second episode in a collection. However, the space before the number is a minor deviation—possibly a renaming error or a personal touch added later. The proper Scene name would omit the space (e.g., -XTM-.2.E01...). Still, the presence of E01 later clarifies this.
This tag confirms the source: High-Definition Television broadcast. The file was captured over the air, from cable, or from a satellite feed using a TV tuner card or capture device. Common alternatives include DSR (Digital Satellite Rip), WEB-DL (streaming service download), BluRay, DVDrip, etc. HDTV implies the video retains the original broadcast resolution (likely 720p or 1080i) before encoding. The video may also contain broadcast watermarks (e.g., channel logos) and occasional on-screen graphics.