Originally posted by: Scruffy
In or around 1997, the O-neg was restored. Certain portions were removed for SE alteration, and we can assume that those film elements are lost. But every one was scanned at 2k so the SE alterations can be made. Hard drive space is cheap, so we can assume the digital versions of these portions are not lost. So, in 1997, we have 90% of the O-neg intact in the SE and the remaining 10% in the digital domain. No it's not, it was entirely re-made the way zombie84 explained. They didn't re-create the crawls, but they did replace a lot of the film with alterations ranging from digital-re-composites, to digital characters. Also, I have a very strong feeling that they did the same thing again in 2004... ie they physically inserted the 2004 alterations.
Here's the catch. Digital mastering provides better quality prints because you can remove film flaws, like scratches dust and discolouration. Star Wars will never be released onto 35MM again without being digitally mastered, so even making a 35MM theatrical release will come from the 4k resolution digital master.Originally posted by: zombie84
Originally posted by: Go-Mer-Tonic
Anyway, regarding what needs to be scanned for a complete OOT O-neg DI--yeah, its not that difficult. There are a number of ways a high quality OOT scan could be accomplished:
What would happen is he would use the o-neg, and whatever other sources he has to provide the best restoration... it wouldn't be just 1 source. In or around 1997, the O-neg was restored. Certain portions were removed for SE alteration, and we can assume that those film elements are lost. But every one was scanned at 2k so the SE alterations can be made. Hard drive space is cheap, so we can assume the digital versions of these portions are not lost. So, in 1997, we have 90% of the O-neg intact in the SE and the remaining 10% in the digital domain. No it's not, it was entirely re-made the way zombie84 explained. They didn't re-create the crawls, but they did replace a lot of the film with alterations ranging from digital-re-composites, to digital characters. Also, I have a very strong feeling that they did the same thing again in 2004... ie they physically inserted the 2004 alterations.
Here's the catch. Digital mastering provides better quality prints because you can remove film flaws, like scratches dust and discolouration. Star Wars will never be released onto 35MM again without being digitally mastered, so even making a 35MM theatrical release will come from the 4k resolution digital master.Originally posted by: zombie84
Originally posted by: Go-Mer-Tonic
Anyway, regarding what needs to be scanned for a complete OOT O-neg DI--yeah, its not that difficult. There are a number of ways a high quality OOT scan could be accomplished: