My Star Wars original trilogy restoration/preservation project (* unfinished project *)

Author: kadenzza
Date: 25-Jan-2012, 2:53 PM

Author: kadenzza
Time: 25-Jan-2012 2:53 PM (Edited)
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Hey guys, this is my first time posting here.

I was directed to this site by a friend who I’ve shown early stages of my project to.

My intention is to restore the films to their original forms as close as possible, using the 2004 DVD set as my primary source. After years of research, I’ve found a way to significantly increase the quality of the 2006 Laserdisc master image, to the point where it seamlessly blends with the 2004 DVD release.

http://i40.tinypic.com/vnpdu0.jpg - Here is a picture I’ve uploaded, a side by side comparison. What sort of interest would this generate amongst you guys?

Author: Moth3r
Time: 25-Jan-2012 4:28 PM
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Interesting that in order to get the 2006 video "to the point where it seamlessly blends with the 2004 DVD", you've turned it into a cartoon.

Thanks for posting - others may be interested, but this is not for me.

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Author: CatBus
Time: 25-Jan-2012 5:49 PM
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I really don't mean to be a downer, but consider this: The 2004 DVD and the Blu Rays used the exact same master, there is already an extremely promising project solidly underway to re-create the originals using the Blu Rays, and the results of that project could easily be downscaled back to a DVD. If you want to keep exploring this, go ahead, and I hope it works out well, but I imagine most people are already aboard with Harmy's project and are happy with that, even if they just want a DVD in the end.

Author: You_Too
Time: 25-Jan-2012 6:00 PM
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I think most people here would agree that if you want to do such a project, you have to tone down the grain reduction a lot. What it does when applied this heavily is that it removes the detail within the grain in the picture and comes out as a cartoon/watercolor-looking image.

I'm not bashing your idea, just giving some constructive criticizm.

Author: wonkeychoobaca
Time: 25-Jan-2012 7:57 PM (Edited)
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ummm...there is no one on earth who would think that is seamless. I don't mean to start a flame war here but this kinda seems like a troll post to me.

Where's my damn medal?

Author: kadenzza
Time: 25-Jan-2012 8:30 PM
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I can see that you lot aren't gonna be interested, but you don't have to blatantly patronize me with your comments. I've been working on this project for some time, and I am satisfied with how it looks. That's all that matters.

It's cool if it's not up to your tastes, but you don't have to be so insulting about it.
I'm going to carry on this project for myself, as was originally intended, I was just reccomended to post my project here by a friend to see if it would gain any interest so don't try to make out that I'm trolling!