Harmy's STAR WARS Despecialized Edition HD - V2.7 - MKV (Released) — Page 426

I have re-installed Firefox for crashes like this before, the Google+ crash never goes away. I don't really care that much since I don't like Google+ or use it much. I just use Internet Explorer or Google Chrome if I have to use Google+.

Not sure if anyone else has noticed this yet, but the project is getting a little more attention (a coworker that didn't know about this project or that I follow it found this article and showed it to me). 

http://penny-arcade.com/report/article/the-making-of-the-best-version-of-star-wars...-which-of-course-you-cant-get

George Lucas really put the "edit" in "Special Edition".

AntcuFaalb said:

Ugh, the comments. Why do people keep calling this (and other projects like it) an "edit"?

Well, technically this did start life as a Special Edition version of the film that has been edited to remove all the revisionist garbage. But yes, it is annoying to see something referred to as an edit when its (amazingly successful) goal is to be a restoration.

dblake83 said:

analog said: I was going to try this for kicks, just to see if it'd work, but get a "matroska parse error: invalid h264 NAL unit size. NAL unit truncated" error :(

Will wait for the "real deal" in any case... Just wanted to see if there was a quick way to burn for playback on a standalone player. Ah well.

 

The NAL error is due to header compression that newer versions of MKVtool kit thus mkvmerge now uses by default.

You simply need to remove it.

Here is how:  In mkvmerge, under options [file->options] on the mmg tab look for "Disable header removal compression for audio and video tracks by default" and check the box. Then in main window add your .mkv and "start muxing" it will be somewhat fast as in this case it will just be changing the header not really doing a mux

Here is the commandline method:

mkvmerge --compression 0:none --compression 1:none -o "path and file name of new .mkv aka output file" "path and file name of the mkv file to be processed aka imput file"

BTW: I use mkvmerge 4.70 besides it being rock solid stable, mkv's made from later versions will not fast forward >> or reverse properly << on my Blu-Ray player.

 

P.S. It's worth spending 1-2 hours to figure out how to use MultiAVCHD for the do-it-yourself menu. You'll be able to use the knowledge for future endevours. Of course, I had to limit the audio choices down to 6 due as that's all that will display, but it's great solution until an "official" one is available from Harmy and his helpers. 

 

Righto. Yeah, I went with a quick tsmuxer disc, just to mess with. Seemed good on ps3. Spent some time looking at multiavchd, specifically hunting for tweaks to the menu limit. It's likely possible with an avisynth tweak. Worth asking the author.

As for reasons this version is worthwhile, everyone has their reasons. I also like the team blu effort, for example, but this one is interesting in the results of the unique and determined results of so much extra effort. I have to say, 2.5 was quite enjoyable last night. 

...interesting article. Still don't think attention is anything to worry about. 

yoda-sama said:

Not sure if anyone else has noticed this yet, but the project is getting a little more attention (a coworker that didn't know about this project or that I follow it found this article and showed it to me). 

http://penny-arcade.com/report/article/the-making-of-the-best-version-of-star-wars...-which-of-course-you-cant-get

press or publicity for projects like this is never good. I've seen too many dissapper under a flood of C&D's and other legal assaults as a result of getting noticed....

I find it impossible to believe Lucasfilm doesn't know about it, though. Maybe someone at Disney would take notice, but my assumption (which is just that) has always been that they just don't consider it enough of a threat to their business to risk angering their most loving fans. I guess if the DeEd got so popular that thousands of people were downloading it, but even then, that would just prove there's a market for releasing the original film properly.

But that's me talking from a place of common sense, a concept which is in very short supply in the US these days.

I though Lucas has always had a very open policy on these type of projects (other than 35mm film being shown). Have they every gone after such a project before?

<blockquote><p><strong>cain spaans</strong> said:</p><p>It would kinda suck if Disney took this away from Harmy to release officially but even though it is official and all it is Harmy's work so they would have to get his permission to do that.</p></blockquote><p> </p>

Technically they could release it without his permission, as the material is all officially theirs. Hell, I bet Harmy would be thrilled! It would be great publicity for him and all others on this project and validate their diligence.

Hi,

Is there a list of chapter titles available? I'm not seeing anything when viewing in VLC, and it'd be great to have them. 

Thanks again for another awesome release!

GOUT chapters

cain spaans said:

It would kinda suck if Disney took this away from Harmy to release officially but even though it is official and all it is Harmy's work so they would have to get his permission to do that.

Does anyone believe that Disney would do a better or more complete job than what was accomplished here?  Sorry, but I don't see it no matter who is or isn't involved with this franchise at this point.

I will grant that they probably have access to more resources, better source media and all that, but look at all the garbage HD releases out there that claim to be the cats pajamas.  Far too many if you ask me.

More thanks that I have go to Harmy for saving this piece of cinematic history.

I know the proper channels and all, but ignoring all that, gosh, I can't believe I have to ask this, myspleen has apparently forgotten me already, even though I've been uploading solidly since I grabbed 2.1 (and on other star wars related things as well)...  I just don't get it...  Anyway, anyone mind inviting me back so I can grab 2.5?  Actually, why the hell am I still uploading if it counts for nothing?  This is twice now...

Anyway, if anyone can help who is familiar with me, I'd appreciate it.

yoda-sama said:

myspleen has apparently forgotten me already

Just like you've obviously forgotten that there's a Myspleen invite thread ;)

Still, PM sent.

guiser said:

Does anyone believe that Disney would do a better or more complete job than what was accomplished here?  Sorry, but I don't see it no matter who is or isn't involved with this franchise at this point.

I will grant that they probably have access to more resources, better source media and all that, but look at all the garbage HD releases out there that claim to be the cats pajamas.  Far too many if you ask me.

More thanks that I have go to Harmy for saving this piece of cinematic history.

guiser said:

cain spaans said:

It would kinda suck if Disney took this away from Harmy to release officially but even though it is official and all it is Harmy's work so they would have to get his permission to do that.

Does anyone believe that Disney would do a better or more complete job than what was accomplished here?  Sorry, but I don't see it no matter who is or isn't involved with this franchise at this point.

I will grant that they probably have access to more resources, better source media and all that, but look at all the garbage HD releases out there that claim to be the cats pajamas.  Far too many if you ask me.

More thanks that I have go to Harmy for saving this piece of cinematic history.

Because Disney's about to blow one of the greatest goodwill stunts they possibly could do with Star Wars. A release of the theatricals is essentially a get out of jail free card for Disney if they really piss the fanbase off.