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... no longer reads the ESB:R threadZion and I agreed it was time for a total rewrite of the official screenshots thread. So with credit to BadAsh71 who originally started the screenshots thread, here is the new and improved version...
This thread provides a means of directly comparing the video quality of the different Star Wars DVD transfers that are available. Please note that comparing them by a still image alone does not tell the full story, as things like video artifacts on playback, audio quality and overall presentation are not accounted for. It does however give an indication of video quality and a general idea of the visual differences between each transfer. The images can also be helpful if you're doing your own transfers, to see what to look for, and what problems to avoid.
The following versions are included:
* George Lucas 2004 "Official" Extra Special Edition
* Dr Gonzo - DVD-5 - Anamorphic - "Definitive Collection" LD Set
* Farsight - DVD-5 - Anamorphic - "Definitive Collection" LD Set
* Dark Jedi/Segaflip - DVD-5 - Letterboxed - Japanese "Special Collection" LD Set
* Moth3r - DVD-5 - Anamorphic - PAL LD Set
* Citizen - DVD-5 - Anamorphic - PAL LD Set
* Cowclops/TR47 1.0 - DVD-5 - Letterboxed - "Definitive Collection" LD Set
* Cowclops/TR47 2.0 - DVD-5 - Anamorphic - "Definitive Collection" LD Set
* ISOMIX - DVD-5 - Letterboxed - "Definitive Collection" LD Set
* Look - DVD-5 - Letterboxed - Special Edition LD Set
The originaltrilogy.com official screenshots are hosted at Zion's site. Frames were chosen to highlight different aspects of the video, including color, detail, and black and white points. Click on the thumbnails below to view:
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A smaller number of frames can also be seen over at Moth3r's comparison page. This page features a dynamic image swapping script which can really help when making very close comparisons of two different versions.
Further comments on the screenshots can be found at the original Officical Screenshots Thread and the original screenshots feedback thread.
If you would like to help add screenshots for a transfer that isn't on the list, please contact Zion.
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New How Know HowIt appears both versions of the Galactic Trade Federation are gone... I'm sad, now...
C3PX said:
The Star Wars you see today is not the Star Wars I grew up with, and I am fine with that, it is just a memory now, something that glimpses of can be seen by peering into boxes stored away in my basement, and that recollections of can be shared with people who grew up with it in a similar was to myself, like many of the people on this board. What more could I ask for?
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New How Know HowHehe, oops. Thanks Moth3r! Was slightly worried when I saw both domain names didn't have the site. It really is a useful resource.
C3PX said:
The Star Wars you see today is not the Star Wars I grew up with, and I am fine with that, it is just a memory now, something that glimpses of can be seen by peering into boxes stored away in my basement, and that recollections of can be shared with people who grew up with it in a similar was to myself, like many of the people on this board. What more could I ask for?
Moth3r
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... no longer reads the ESB:R threadI'm thinking I probably should revive my old screenshot comparison page and update it to enable users to compare the various Custom DVDs that are now available.
I've managed to retrieve the page from various sources (it was hosted on the now defunct Geocities, and I never made a proper backup). Any suggestions for a free web host to use now?
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What's the waybackmachine location of your old page? (here it is: http://www.geocities.com/m00002001/screenshot-test.htm)" target="_blank" title="web.archive.org/web/20071208214335/http://www.geocities.com/m00002001/screenshot-test.htm)">http://web.archive.org/web/20071208214335/http://www.geocities.com/m00002001/screenshot-test.htm) You wouldn't want to continue adding sources to the Zion page linked from the first post? It's a clean easy interface allowing side by side comparison. Is the image load that high that you wouldn't want to have it on the wiki?
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ok had never seen your comparison page, but the interface is probably where Zion started his.
Moth3r
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... no longer reads the ESB:R threadI doubt that Zion would have the time to add more shots to his site.
I see you found that this forum does not like wayback machine links! The actual images used in that comparison page are hosted in a photobucket account.
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