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ADYWAN'S 1997 SE ESB RECONSTRUCTION IN HD. (Available)

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I have no idea why there is no thread for this yet.
so a few years back Adywan made a reconstruction of the 1997 SE version of ESB,
Using ESB:R’s color grade this project looks beautiful, and it’s in 1080p!
I was able to get my hands on this, If you want it shoot me a pm.
Again, all credit goes to Adywan.
 

VIDEO SPECS:
container: MKV
file size: 14.14 GB
Bitrate: 30 Mbps
Resolution/aspect ratio: 1920x818
codec: H264.
Video source: 2004 HDTV

 

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Imgur gallery: https://imgur.com/gallery/sr88a6x

 
 

Mod Edit: adywan’s project thread for his HD reconstruction of the 1997 Special Edition for Empire Strikes Back, is:-

adywan’s THE STAR WARS SAGA - 1080P AVCHD DVD-9 for PS3 & Blu-Ray players - Episodes 1, 4 & 5 available - '97 HD ESB

-TGWNN

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This is my favorite way to watch the 1997 version along with Althor1138’s laserdisc preservation.

Project creator and film enthusiast.

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CloakedDragon97 said:

This is my favorite way to watch the 1997 version along with Althor1138’s laserdisc preservation.

Man, I adore Althor1138’s effort, what an amazing preservation.

-TGWNN

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This release is probably the best quality source for the original Emperor. The colors are a bit off though but it’s great considering it was released by Adywan pre Blurays

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Stotchy said:

This release is probably the best quality source for the original Emperor. The colors are a bit off though but it’s great considering it was released by Adywan pre Blurays

that same scene is also used in Despecialized.

-TGWNN

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ummm…he was banned?

can someone plz send me a link to this? would really love to have it

thanks to that good soul

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Would rather wait for a 35mm film scan in 4K of TESB 1997 Special Edition compared to whatever this is.

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Hal 9000 said:

AdmiralWasabi10191 said:

Would rather wait for a 35mm film scan in 4K of TESB 1997 Special Edition compared to whatever this is.

You do that. Back in the mid-00’s this was as close as was possible to get.

Yup. The 35mm scan is looking mighty fine too compared to this outdated project from the mid-2000s.

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AdmiralWasabi10191 said:

Hal 9000 said:

AdmiralWasabi10191 said:

Would rather wait for a 35mm film scan in 4K of TESB 1997 Special Edition compared to whatever this is.

You do that. Back in the mid-00’s this was as close as was possible to get.

Yup. The 35mm scan is looking mighty fine too compared to this outdated project from the mid-2000s.

It’s not outdated, it’s in 1080p. unless you think that “4K” is the definitive resolution.

-TGWNN

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That guy with no name said:

AdmiralWasabi10191 said:

Hal 9000 said:

AdmiralWasabi10191 said:

Would rather wait for a 35mm film scan in 4K of TESB 1997 Special Edition compared to whatever this is.

You do that. Back in the mid-00’s this was as close as was possible to get.

Yup. The 35mm scan is looking mighty fine too compared to this outdated project from the mid-2000s.

It’s not outdated, it’s in 1080p. unless you think that “4K” is the definitive resolution.

It’s outdated. 35mm film scans of The Empire Strikes Back 1997 Special Edition, which are fine for 4K aka 4K97 V, aren’t outdated.
Since this is an older Mid-2000s project sourced from only okay home media, I doubt 4K would benefit from this because it’d be another choppy upscale. This is perfectly fine in 1080p.

Hal 9000 said:

AdmiralWasabi10191 said:

Yup. The 35mm scan is looking mighty fine too compared to this outdated project from the mid-2000s.

Says the guy asking about LaserDisc preservations?

I’m not sure if you’re asking if I ever inquired about that or double checking. Proper punctuation helps.
Laserdisc preservation is fine since it’s from officially released media, and because it’s not some weird hybrid fan edit culled as though it’s some Frankenstein’s Monster project aka whatever-the-fuck this is.
To me, this falls on the pile of fan edits, not fan preservation.

OH SHIT, multi-quote in one post. AGAIN.

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You’re very unpleasant.

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You’re barging into a thread for no reason other than to shit on something.

This project is quality work, even if it’s not your thing in particular. The only thing that may not be natively 1080p is the Emperor scene, and Adywan made it fit in rather nicely.

My stance on revising fan edits.

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Could I get a copy please if you have return of the jedi and a New hope that would also be really appreciated