Well, that's better than it sounded =p, though I figured that's what you meant.
"Right now the coffees are doing their final work." (Airi, Masked Rider Den-o episode 1)
Congratulations! Hope the rest of us who were not around for the blog will get a glimpse at some point.
The previews being posted in parts are basically the same. We are just assembling them together with sound, so you already have an idea of what it will appear like without having to wait.
There are more previews of Reel 6 coming. We just checked out the first 4 minutes, and the last 5 (excluding credits), and it is shaping up to be great.
Team Negative1
Awsome news - can't wait to see to see this! :)
Here is a brief preview from the beginning of Reel 6.
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Video clip:
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http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k2RJpJco0XC0hhbpcIL
Team Negative1
An update on recent developments.
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Reel 1 - Completed First Pass
Reel 2 - Completed First Pass
Reel 3 - Approaching 95% completion
Reel 4 - Approaching 50% completion (Might be more).
Reel 5 - Completed First Pass
Reel 6 - Started, End Credits done + 10 min - 60% completion
We are anticipating Reel 6, to be done in a few weeks, along with Reel 3, which leaves Reel 4.
After that we are putting together a first workprint, and will decide on which scenes will be replaced from a high quality Eastman print.
Once we have that candidate done, we will assemble it, and do a review, and then it will go off for Color Correction, and then cropping, and stabilization.
Then we can review an internal release candidate, and perhaps to a few other people. After that it will be off to the Blog members, and then a general release after that.
No timeframes for the other parts, but we want to move things along to get the other projects started and progressing also.
Team Negative1
Great news!
That is great news. Thanks. I beg of you please don't crop the shit out of it.
looking for HDTV of the Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. Also HDTV of The Lord of the Rings trilogy
Absolutely beautiful!
People who alter or destroy works of art and our cultural heritage for profit or as an exercise of power are barbarians, and if the laws of the United States continue to condone this behavior, history will surely classify us as a barbaric society.
Outstanding news!
“Yes, it speaks of the trinity; casting light at the sun with its wandering eye”
I just put this up if anymore wants to check it out: http://www.myspleen.org/details.php?id=17858
The previous sample for download was cropped. We are cropping it, so that you see slightly a bit more than the GOUT, but not much more.
Here's another sample from the beginning of Reel 3:
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http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k4ib22A5BK9DJtbpXbY
Team Negative1
Hello OT fans,
We have some major news to report.
We are completing our first Workprint, that contains 90%+ cleaned footage. The rest is substituted with unfinished rough work, and footage from Eastman prints.
It looks stunning so far, with many shots not having been seen in this condition since the early release of the film in theaters. It's good to welcome back our old good friend, the original Star Wars after 38+ years.
Next Stage
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We will be closing in finishing the cleaned reels in the next month or so, and then we can start the second pass, and assembling the footage for the first preview.
Since we are nearing the end of this phase, there will be less previews, as we've shown footage from all the reels, so further ones aren't needed.
We will be hard at work, doing the polishing, and replacement shots, and evaluating other factors. The final film should be about 75-80% of the LPP, and 20-25% replacements shots from other sources.
We will definitely be looking at a pure LPP, and Grindhouse version releases at a later point in time.
For Blog Members
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Once we are ready to move onto the second stage, we'll announce to people who will be getting the preview.
It's been a long journey of several years, so we're glad for all the patient members that have stuck with us, and also for the new members looking forward to this.
Future Projects
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The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi will probably be done in parallel, with Jedi possibly be finished sooner.
There will be a second release of Empire Strikes Back, with improvements before the final one to hold people over.
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We have a lot more Star Wars related surprises in the works, so look forward to announcements about those.
In the near distant future, we see Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the other 3 movies coming also.
Thanks to Everyone
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Thanks to the OT community, and for all the support.
For previous Blog members, you will be hearing from us shortly, concerning the Reel 1 Private preview. We are considering more down the line, we'll see how this goes first.
May the Force be with you.
Team Negative1
Congratulations Team Negative 1! It's been many years in the making. Enjoy the moment!
Peanut butter jelly time!
What’s the internal temperature of a TaunTaun? Luke warm.
Congratulations! I'm readying the fireworks for the big release...
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mumbles_ said:
Congratulations! I'm readying the fireworks for the big release...
Weesa almost freeeee
;D
Brilliant news.
Awesome! Look forward to it.
Damn, this is so exciting! I'm sure all your hard work for years will be beyond worth the final completed product. Can't wait!
The force is strong with this one. Great going guys!
I've lost count on how long I've been waiting for this. I'm very very happy to know that our patience will pay off very soon.
This project is not only important to the fans demanding a proper release of the unaltered movies for years but also for fan editors wanting to incorporate the unaltered footage in their own fan edits. You're doing something grand for all of us and for that, I thank you very much.
2015 is a great year for being a Star Wars fan. And you have also contributed to that. :)
We currently have 99 users that were listed as being on the blog. If you have changed your email, since that time, send us a PM to check or update.
Thanks.
Team Negative1
Thanks for the people that sent in updates, we have your information.
Just finished:
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Will be uploading this week, and sending out notices.
We have put the early Trailer in front of it. There is a possibility that the preview might be removed for copyrights (it's happened before).
We will then provide mirrors for downloads depending on that, or a WeTransfer link will be sent out.
Team Negative1
As one more preview, here's an update on the newer Intro, and part of the flyover:
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http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k4umJBQE9NOTk4buu03
Team Negative1