You_Too said:
Ok, now DJ has posted the sample again. This time it looks correct, without the chroma shift.
And don't be too hard on DJ. He was just tired of this project being compared to Harmy's, when it's obviously very different since we're working from the opposite direction. That, and he's working hard on his job, and on this and 3 other projects on his free time.
Thanks to DJ for re-uploading. I'm grabbing it this time around to sample.
You_Too said:
Don't worry darth_ender. I don't think anyone is gonna bash you for preferring a certain version. Everyone has different taste, but I too respect Harmy greatly for putting his heart and soul into working on his version.
Anyway, the rumor might have reached you guys that we're planning to release the 97 SE counterparts of each movie along with the restored originals.
The 97 SE's will be nicely upscaled using the TB version, and have the theatrical subs included. Since the colors are pretty screwed up in the 97 SE's, there will be a slight color correction involved but don't expect wonders. And there won't be any dirt cleanup since obviously it's taking way too long just to do that on the originals.
Here's how Mos Eisley will look in ANH, a few scenes we felt needed additional color correction. Before and after:
Wow, thanks for tackling the SE too!!!! That is exactly how that shot and all of Mos Eisley should have looked on video. That pink addition should have never made it out of the mastering stage. THX mastered my butt.
You_Too said:
I'm not sure on artwork but knowing DJ he probably wants to have some good looking artwork for the 97 SE's too.
And yes, they will be blu-rays, with menus and all.
Today I finished the script for ANH, and here's a couple teaser shots at full resolution:
You know, I still think this looks better than the tossed in TPM Jabba. Skipping the dirt cleanup is fine, because the main problem with the broadcast versions has been the smearing. I remember DJ even considering going back to possibly doing an LD cap to overcome it, but you just can't compare the resolutions at all. The DTS would be the icing on the cake if possible. I don't think it would be too much work to sync it though I don't think it's synced to anything currently. I've always wished for a definitive 97SE with all 3 mixes: Dolby, DTS and Dolby Surround.