The Dean of Don Mills

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Join date: 8-Jun-2004
Last activity: 16-Dec-2007
Posts: 49

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Post: #72786
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72786/action/topic#72786
Time: 21-Oct-2004 8:08 AM

zion,

In the two R2 comparison shots the old one still looks sharper. Personally I'd rather not sacrifice any sharpness to remove halos that are really hard to detect.

Thant's my two cents

The Dean

Post: #65053
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/65053/action/topic#65053
Time: 18-Sep-2004 9:39 AM

Hey MeBeJedi,

Your dedication to this project (which will benefit us ALL) is truly great!

A few questions/comments:

How does the detail/sharpness of the image look in comparison to the TR47 and Gonzo versions (I have the Gonzo versions and they look soft to me)?. It's really hard to get a good indication from screen caps.

Here's what I would personally like to see from your versions:
1. Separate regular letterbox AND anamorphic transfers (that way everyone is happy). I'd like both actually!
2. ONLY PCM audio. All remaining space for the the movies themselves.
3. Dual layer discs (+R format works for me

).
4. No doctoring of the actual film credits.

But do put your name in the menus. After all, without your hard work we obviously wouldn't have these to enjoy at all!

Cheers,
The Dean

Post: #64699
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/64699/action/topic#64699
Time: 16-Sep-2004 11:32 AM

Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
I'm afraid you've got quite a wait on your hands. He's taking his own sweet time on these and for good reason - it's tedious work. ANH is 200,000 frames, and he's going through all of them. It's going to be several months. I don't recall his stance on making these anamorphic.

[EDIT] Actually, I seem to recall him not being so keen on making these anamorphic, due to the overall loss in resolution.

I totally understand why he would prefer a non-anamorphic version. I'm actually hoping he'll do both so we can have the best of both worlds, depending on whether you have a widescreen TV or not.

Post: #64696
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/64696/action/topic#64696
Time: 16-Sep-2004 10:45 AM

HELLO LASERMAN

I had posed a question or two to you back on page 71. Any chance of getting an answer?

Dean

Post: #64373
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/64373/action/topic#64373
Time: 15-Sep-2004 9:30 AM

Hey Laserman,

I was wondering (as I'm sure many others are) how your OT transfers are coming along. The time and care you're putting into these make them sound VERY promising. I'd love a dual-layer set of those (+R or - R, either is good for me) for sure.
I was also wondering if you'd be willing to make an "anamorphic" set out of them as well as a non-enhanced version. Personally I'd like to have both so I can have the best quality possible now and also when I get a widescreen TV in the (hopefully) not too distant future.

Cheers,
The Dean

Post: #61640
Topic: High Resolution Art
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/61640/action/topic#61640
Time: 28-Aug-2004 2:41 AM

If anyone could upload a couple of hi-res Empire posters (other than the common one) that would be great! I'm actually looking for ones with ALL THE TEXT AND CREDITS STILL IN TACT. I'd like the "coming to a galaxy..." poster (the black one with Darth's head) and the purple-ish or light blue one. I'd also like them to be of a size that would fit a whole DVD cover (or bigger), I don't want to have to blow anything up.

Thanks.

Post: #61523
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/61523/action/topic#61523
Time: 27-Aug-2004 10:14 AM

Rikter,

Will you be posting a torrent for the supplemental disc as well?

Cheers,
The Dean

Post: #59028
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/59028/action/topic#59028
Time: 10-Aug-2004 7:52 PM

Originally posted by: Noose
Dean

Nice work. What version (TR47 or Anamorphic) are these designed for?

These are designed for the anamorphic set.

Post: #58944
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/58944/action/topic#58944
Time: 10-Aug-2004 10:51 AM

Originally posted by: JediKiller
Hello, hopefully someone here can help me? I do not use these forums often, usually I just read them, but I am trying to find good quality covers for my original trilogy dvd's. I saw them on a couple of sites about a year ago, but I just recently bought the dvd's, and you can tell the covers are copies of copies of...etc. I did a search but couldn't find anything. Sorry if this was the wrong place to post this. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! I am interested in oroiginal poster art covers, not the "faces" vhs ones from '95.

Hey jedikiller,

I have reposted my "poster covers" for you and anyone else who wants them in the "Definitive Collection DVD Covers" thread. These are my own originals and not copies of copies... Hope you like them.

Cheers,
The Dean

Post: #58943
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/58943/action/topic#58943
Time: 10-Aug-2004 10:48 AM

Here is a repost of my poster covers for "jedikiller" and anyone else who would like them. I have modified the supplemental cover since last time.
These will only be up for a short time so get 'em while you can.

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Sorry, had to take them down. I was using a friend's server and they've got to go.

Cheers,
The Dean

Post: #55021
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/55021/action/topic#55021
Time: 15-Jul-2004 9:00 AM

Originally posted by: Rikter

Let us hope that once the Dual Layer DVD+R's become available we'll have someone take the time to really capture with a REAL MPEG2 capture device such as the DVRex-RT Professional - NOT some Home PC Capture Card well maybe high-end home unit like the Canopus DVStorm2 Pro Ultra and clean up and create a PERFECT COLLECTION (borrowed that from Anime collections

)

Is there anyone out there with this capability? That would be PERFECT indeed!

Post: #54729
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54729/action/topic#54729
Time: 13-Jul-2004 12:00 AM

Originally posted by: Galahad_Skywalker
Wow...great job, Dean! If I didn't feel so guilty about printing out another color-intensive cover set, I'd definitely use them. Maybe I'll print them out anyway...

BTW, what programs did you use to create these? I've put off my insert designing longer than I should have, mainly because the programs I was using weren't very flexible. Were the programs you used free? Could anyone else suggest a good program for designing covers and inserts?
Thanks!

Thanks for the compliment Galahad. I used Photoshop to create my covers.

Post: #54614
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54614/action/topic#54614
Time: 12-Jul-2004 9:39 AM

Originally posted by: svenge
My wishlist for the 3 OT movies:

Anamorphic video (flawless w/ welding scene & no "gaps")
PCM 2.0 audio (straight from LD, lossless)
Interactive menus (with chapter selection)
NOTHING ELSE (all space devoted to maximum quality)

Is anyone working on a version that fits the bill?

I'll second that svenge! I'd like to see the same thing. With the addition of C-3POs "tractor beam" line put back in and also having them on dual layer discs!

Post: #54593
Topic: Looking for TESB poster images
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54593/action/topic#54593
Time: 11-Jul-2004 2:46 PM

Hi fellow forum members,

I am looking for high quality scans (300 dpi - high quality JPG or even TIFF, EPS) of any of the Empie Strikes Back movie posters (not SE) EXCEPT the common one known as 'style A'. The images need to be 4.75" x 7.2" print size (or larger). I can only find small images wherever I look. If anyone could help me out I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

Post: #54584
Topic: Wanted: Looking for TESB poster images
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54584/action/topic#54584
Time: 11-Jul-2004 6:40 AM — Edited 20-Apr-2020 10:19 AM

Hi fellow forum members,

I am looking for high quality scans (300 dpi - high quality JPG or even TIFF, EPS) of any of the Empie Strikes Back movie posters (not SE) EXCEPT the common one known as ‘style A’. The images need to be 4.75" x 7.2" print size (or larger). I can only find small images wherever I look. If anyone could help me out I’d greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

Post: #54551
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54551/action/topic#54551
Time: 10-Jul-2004 9:45 AM

Rikter,

Any chance the new transfers you're working on will be anamorphic?
What kind of LD player are you using? Some like TR47 and Laserman seem to think this makes quite a difference.

Post: #54534
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54534/action/topic#54534
Time: 9-Jul-2004 9:19 PM

This question/request goes out to anyone working on new transfers of the OT for upcoming dual layer DVDs. Would it be possible to restore C-3PO's bit of dialogue from Star Wars: "The tractor beam is coupled to the main reactor in seven locations. A power loss at one of the terminals will allow the ship to leave."? It is available on an earlier laserdisc edition which has been mentioned often in this forum. And would be a most welcome addition to the Definitive Collection transfer.

Post: #54255
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54255/action/topic#54255
Time: 5-Jul-2004 3:03 PM

Alright, I'm ready to post the cover artwork I've just finished. However my Sympatico account has a pathetic amount of web space for its users. Can anyone recommend a free hosting service that will allow me link to my uploaded files and will allow uploads of files bigger than 5MB.

Thanks,
The Dean

Post: #54167
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54167/action/topic#54167
Time: 3-Jul-2004 1:26 PM

Rikter,

I really like your stuff! I was wondering if you'd be able to post the full size source file of "sparkly Vader". I'd very much like to incorporate it into the set of covers I'm currently working on. And thanks for posting the "Revenge" pic as well. I'll make my set available as soon as they're done. Probably next week.

Cheers,
The Dean

Post: #54001
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/54001/action/topic#54001
Time: 1-Jul-2004 2:13 PM

Does anybody out there have hi-res images of OT poster art? In particular i'm looking for less common ones such as "Revenge of the Jedi", the light blue "Empire" poster and "Star Wars" with all the cast in it. I'm looking to incorporate these into DVD packaging.

Thanks.

Post: #53932
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/53932/action/topic#53932
Time: 29-Jun-2004 9:20 PM

Does anybody know the name of the font used for the "a long time ago..." text on the original STAR WARS poster?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Post: #52805
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52805/action/topic#52805
Time: 14-Jun-2004 8:32 AM

Originally posted by: RATLSNAKE
Hey guys, my first post here.

I'm currently getting the torrent versions, which from what I can tell are the "Anamorphic" set everyone here talks about.

I was just wondering for those who have downloaded this same set, is the 7 secs of Leia welding included in this rip, or were the "faulty" LaserDiscs used for this rip, where the footage is missing.

Much appreciated.

RATLSNAKE

I have the "anamorphic" set and yes the Leia welding footage is indeed missing.

Post: #52760
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52760/action/topic#52760
Time: 13-Jun-2004 11:41 AM

Hey TR47,

Will these upcoming DVD-9 versions of the OT be available in 16:9 format as well? Will they be factory presses or DVD+R copies (which will create compatibilty issues with many)? And what timeframe are we looking at for availability?

Thanks.

Post: #52393
Topic: Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52393/action/topic#52393
Time: 8-Jun-2004 11:18 AM

Greetings everyone,

This is my first post to this forum and I currently have a set of the "anamorphic" DVDs. I have been reading through all the posts regarding the creation of DVDs based on the Definitive Collection LDs and it sounds as though LASERMAN will be able to make some excellent sets on dual layer discs (in 16:9 as well please!). I was thinking that this would be a good time to create some "Ultimate" editions. These are the following changes I'm suggesting:

Star Wars
- insert (from the SE LD) the full length scene with C3PO's long missing line about the tractor beam (mentioned in earlier posts).
- insert the "Biggs" scene that was added to the SE version (as this is an originally shot scene and not a Lucas defilement).

Empire
- insert the extended Wompa footage.
- and of couse we need the Leia "welding" bit in there.

Jedi
- no changes

I'm guessing this footage from the SE LDs could be colour "corrected" to match the Definitive Edition transfer.
What do you think?