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Yes, I know, pretty OT right here, but this is where all the DVD discussion happens. I’ll have a DVD pretty soon of three “making of” specials for the SE from 1997. One is an hour long and from Fox special, “The Magic & The Mystery” I believe it is called. Another is the half-hour Sci Fi channel one and the last is a half-hour MTV look. Would anyone be interested in having this?

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i would but i have very little time to watch movies, now . But im sure Rikter would like a copy, even though he has NEAR every star war dvds ever made.

btw is this off a tape or recorded with a tv tuner to the hdd
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I taped these myself in SP mode in 1997 to VHS. I sent the tape to a guy I know with broadcast-quality equipment (that usually runs about $7000 when bought new) that he uses for restoring tapes to their best possible picture quality, given the source. Apparently, his machine can even pull an image from a tape that wouldn't even play back in comsumer decks.

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i think that the 1997 SE vhs have what you are talking about on them
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Some of the same content, as far as interviews, is used in the stuff on the 1997 VHS set, yes, but each special has something unique to it. Otherwise, I wouldn't still have them on tape.

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This sounds great Rev...

MoBiUs just "took the words right out of my mouth"...or I guess that I should write "off of my fingertips". Are these the 'making-of' videos that followed the SE VHS trilogy? It's been over 5 years since I had a VCR player and I'd love to see those documentaries again...even though they deal with the accursed special editions.

In any case I'd definitely be very interested in seeing it. You're definitely a valuable member of these boards Rev. Hopefully you'll even be able to distribute it on the newsgroups
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Some of the same content, as far as interviews, is used in the stuff on the 1997 VHS set, yes, but each special has something unique to it. Otherwise, I wouldn't still have them on tape.
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Guess that answers it...sounds very interesting, bring it on!

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My 1997 SE tapes where eaten by my crappy VHS player, but my bro picked up a near new 1997 boxset 4 weeks ago, for $10AU.... which was a stupid thing as well ive got no VHS player!!!... stupid 16 year old . But i did plan to buy another one and dump the interviews ect... but no need to now you have done that
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Now that you mention it, since I'm sure the ones on the 1997 VHS set have something unique about them as well, I should just tape my set and encode it. If I can do that myself, I'll tack those on as supplements, but as it stands now, it's just the TV specials. But if my memory serves me correctly, I remember a lot of redundancy between what I had and what was on the official set later.

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In any case I'd definitely be very interested in seeing it. You're definitely a valuable member of these boards Rev. Hopefully you'll even be able to distribute it on the newsgroups


I really appreciate that. I always feel kinda awkward putting myself into a new community/message board. All you guys here have made me feel right at home and I'm just glad I'm able to contribute something to the wonderful projects taking place here.

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I'm interested. I think Rik already has the official '97 SE making of off the laserdisks if I'm not mistaken. Just to get the best picture quality you may want to get them from him if you plan to add them to your dvd at some point.
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Originally posted by: ReverendBeastly
I always feel kinda awkward putting myself into a new community/message board. All you guys here have made me feel right at home and I'm just glad I'm able to contribute something to the wonderful projects taking place here.


You are right at home...as we all are. I meant what I said, and I'm sure many others feel the same as I do. Everyone's contributions are always appreciated, its what makes the scene such a dynamic place to be.

As far as adding the SE documentaries to the set that you are conceptualizing...if they fit in, why not? Redundancy means nothing, I have 4 OT's and counting...others have many more. If it's Star Wars, let's see it. Think about what a special DVD you're creating. I'd really be interested to compare and contrast the broadcast interviews and features with the stuff from the SE VHS set myself. Here's to hoping...

Addendum: Looks like Rebel11_38 has the same train of thought...but I didn't know that RiK had the SE doc's on DVD. Good dice.

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"Apparently, his machine can even pull an image from a tape that wouldn't even play back in comsumer decks."

Didn't you watch "The Ring"?

Actually, these tapes would be really cool to see, in a kind of "recreation of the crime" kind of way. Changes notwithstanding, the work that went into these changes and the restoration was tremendous.

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>

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Count me as interested. I have the SE dual layered boots and would love to add the TV specials as supplementary material.
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Reverend,

Same here. I have a crapload of stuff recorded on my hifi stereo VHS including that MTV special which is an absolute hoot. One of the best specials I've ever seen with a very relaxed cast.

We should compare copies once you get yours.