Originally posted by: Jashun44
Hey guys. I just had a couple of quick questions.

1. I know this has probably been answered before, so I apologize for the repeat, but what is the best Laserdisc copy to have. I'm specifically refering to one that is Pre-Sp-Ed., has the missing C3P0 dialogue and the Princess Leia wielding scene, and is good quality. (I'm not even sure about CLV vs CAV).

2. Also, I wanted to know if anybody here was doing a transfer on a Mac...if so, I'm curious to see what hardware/software they are using to capture, encode, clean-up, etc.

3. Also, what have been the bitrates people are using for their encoding...like if it's variable, what are your min. and max.? Also, for anyone preparing to do a dual-layer transfer, like Laserman, what bitrate are you going to use?

Thanks for the help and info!

Jashun

If you want to get the 3PO line where he says, "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.", you will have to either buy the 1989 Widescreen LD or the SE Boxed set. I would definitely buy either the Faces or The Definitive Collection LD's in addition. If you don't care about the extras, I would just get the Faces discs. Only the first pressing of The Definitive Collection had the problem with the missing Leia welding scene. It was corrected in the 2nd pressing and people were able to exchange them I believe. If you go after that set, I would ask the seller if the set has that footage or not. I was fortunate that mine was not the first pressing.

Also, if you want a history of the Star Wars video releases, check this link.

Hope that helps. I really wish I had some of those documentaries listed on the miscellaneous page.

Patrick