J. Williams & LSO: The EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Restored Score: the *AUDIOPHILE EDITION* (Covers & Documentary Booklet)

Author: EyeShotFirst
Time: 19-Apr-2010 12:02 AM
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ABC, you should really make a big book with your work. It would be a neat accompaniment to a box set of your restorations.

"The other versions will disappear. Even the 35 million tapes of Star Wars out there won’t last more than 30 or 40 years. A hundred years from now, the only version of the movie that anyone will remember will be the DVD version [of the Special Edition], and you’ll be able to project it on a 20’ by 40’ screen with perfect quality. I think it’s the director’s prerogative, not the studio’s to go back and reinvent a movie." - George Lucas

Author: ABC
Time: 19-Apr-2010 4:54 AM (Edited)
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... What kind ?

The booklet gets big enough: from about 40 pages forseen in the begining it actually comes to almost 60... lol! There must be about 15 pages of liner notes and credits- including a couple of pages for transitions - and believe me they're not too talkative: there's only the essential (... Nevertheless, the essential of all).

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The EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Score: "All-Sourced" Restoration & Sonic Achievement.

Author: EyeShotFirst
Time: 19-Apr-2010 6:21 AM
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ABC said:

... What kind ?

The booklet gets big enough: from about 40 pages forseen in the begining it actually comes to almost 60... lol! There must be about 15 pages of liner notes and credits- including a couple of pages for transitions - and believe me they're not too talkative: there's only the essential (... Nevertheless, the essential of all).

I am talking a big booklet for the whole trilogy!!!

"The other versions will disappear. Even the 35 million tapes of Star Wars out there won’t last more than 30 or 40 years. A hundred years from now, the only version of the movie that anyone will remember will be the DVD version [of the Special Edition], and you’ll be able to project it on a 20’ by 40’ screen with perfect quality. I think it’s the director’s prerogative, not the studio’s to go back and reinvent a movie." - George Lucas

Author: ABC
Time: 19-Apr-2010 10:39 AM
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Oh, I see. I've been tempted to think so, but I decided ESB would be the only one to have that special care. It just deserved it. You guys on these forums should IMHO stop thinking by "3" or "6", and try at least to get "1" to something a little more exceptional. ;)

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The EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Score: "All-Sourced" Restoration & Sonic Achievement.

Author: ABC
Time: 20-Apr-2010 9:11 PM (Edited)
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PS to Eyeshotfirst: ... and it's too much work, even beeing very quick myself with the tools. I haven't made it "to make" it. ;)

Don't know anymore wich cover will be featured and where (Sleeve or main cover)... But sure this one is finished and will be used. Indeed the classic font "sounds" better.

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Author: ABC
Time: 20-Apr-2010 10:22 PM (Edited)
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Oh, I forgot I prepared such a baground for this one. It has even more chance to be used now:

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Author: ABC
Time: 20-Apr-2010 10:24 PM (Edited)
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Please don't say anything Msycamore...!

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The EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Score: "All-Sourced" Restoration & Sonic Achievement.

Author: msycamore
Time: 21-Apr-2010 12:59 PM
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ABC said:

Please don't say anything Msycamore...!

I just cannot help it, I like that one! :)

We want you to be aware that we have no plans—now or in the future—to restore the earlier versions.

Sincerely, Lynne Hale publicity@lucasfilm.com

Author: ABC
Time: 21-Apr-2010 2:57 PM
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Let's try the material from the Optimum Edition...

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Author: ABC
Time: 21-Apr-2010 3:00 PM
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Anyway, I'm gonna need covers for each disc, so let's be crazy !...

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Author: ABC
Time: 21-Apr-2010 3:20 PM
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EyeShotFirst said:

Don't be saucy with me Bearnaise!!!

I cannot resist anymore...

HOW do you know my name ?!!!

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Author: EyeShotFirst
Time: 21-Apr-2010 4:29 PM
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ABC said:

EyeShotFirst said:

Don't be saucy with me Bearnaise!!!

I cannot resist anymore...

HOW do you know my name ?!!!

Your name is Bearnaise? I was just quoting one of my favorite movies, History of the World Part I.

"The other versions will disappear. Even the 35 million tapes of Star Wars out there won’t last more than 30 or 40 years. A hundred years from now, the only version of the movie that anyone will remember will be the DVD version [of the Special Edition], and you’ll be able to project it on a 20’ by 40’ screen with perfect quality. I think it’s the director’s prerogative, not the studio’s to go back and reinvent a movie." - George Lucas

Author: EyeShotFirst
Time: 21-Apr-2010 4:29 PM
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ABC said:

Anyway, I'm gonna need covers for each disc, so let's be crazy !...

I just really love that poster, so this one is my favorite no matter what.

"The other versions will disappear. Even the 35 million tapes of Star Wars out there won’t last more than 30 or 40 years. A hundred years from now, the only version of the movie that anyone will remember will be the DVD version [of the Special Edition], and you’ll be able to project it on a 20’ by 40’ screen with perfect quality. I think it’s the director’s prerogative, not the studio’s to go back and reinvent a movie." - George Lucas

Author: ABC
Time: 21-Apr-2010 6:18 PM
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EyeShotFirst said:

I just really love that poster, so this one is my favorite no matter what.

Sure it has nice color. Btw, I'd be glad taking a closer look at yours, it looks to have a nice color treatment, don't know if you have corrected it. (I haven't done it myself for now as it's not the same file I used before).

Msycamore, There's only one way IMO to admire the logo in its glory:

And, let's add a WIP:

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Author: ABC
Time: 21-Apr-2010 6:22 PM
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Somethings I like too, are negatives:

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Author: EyeShotFirst
Time: 21-Apr-2010 7:02 PM (Edited)
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ABC said:

EyeShotFirst said:

I just really love that poster, so this one is my favorite no matter what.

Sure it has nice color. Btw, I'd be glad taking a closer look at yours, it looks to have a nice color treatment, don't know if you have corrected it. (I haven't done it myself for now as it's not the same file I used before).

You got it!!!

I did the colour correction to it. As you can see it isn't as sharp as it should be, but that was the best I could work with.

EDIT if you click download, you should get a much bigger image

EDIT AGAIN: here is a better link to it

http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af64/EyeShotFirst/?action=view&current=Untitled-1.png&newest=1

"The other versions will disappear. Even the 35 million tapes of Star Wars out there won’t last more than 30 or 40 years. A hundred years from now, the only version of the movie that anyone will remember will be the DVD version [of the Special Edition], and you’ll be able to project it on a 20’ by 40’ screen with perfect quality. I think it’s the director’s prerogative, not the studio’s to go back and reinvent a movie." - George Lucas

Author: EyeShotFirst
Time: 21-Apr-2010 7:08 PM (Edited)
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Woops, it is still the same size. What is a better site for stuff like this? I won't use DeviantART anymore because people were getting mad at me for using Lucasfilm LTD material.

"The other versions will disappear. Even the 35 million tapes of Star Wars out there won’t last more than 30 or 40 years. A hundred years from now, the only version of the movie that anyone will remember will be the DVD version [of the Special Edition], and you’ll be able to project it on a 20’ by 40’ screen with perfect quality. I think it’s the director’s prerogative, not the studio’s to go back and reinvent a movie." - George Lucas

Author: EyeShotFirst
Time: 21-Apr-2010 7:16 PM
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Finally, Imageshack is nicer to me!!!

"The other versions will disappear. Even the 35 million tapes of Star Wars out there won’t last more than 30 or 40 years. A hundred years from now, the only version of the movie that anyone will remember will be the DVD version [of the Special Edition], and you’ll be able to project it on a 20’ by 40’ screen with perfect quality. I think it’s the director’s prerogative, not the studio’s to go back and reinvent a movie." - George Lucas

Author: ABC
Time: 21-Apr-2010 7:22 PM (Edited)
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I'm sorry to announce you your image is horizontaly shrinked !

And if the one you posted is the bigger you have, it's really low res.

But yes, nice colors (looks close to the OE cover ones, no ?... But with better reds notably).

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Author: EyeShotFirst
Time: 21-Apr-2010 7:33 PM
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ABC said:

I'm sorry to announce you your image is horizontaly shrinked !

And if the one you posted is the bigger you have, it's really low res.

But yes, nice colors (looks close to the OE cover ones, no ?... But with better reds notably).

It can still be useful for you though. It could be a good colour layer in photoshop. That way you get the colour but keep the crispness.

"The other versions will disappear. Even the 35 million tapes of Star Wars out there won’t last more than 30 or 40 years. A hundred years from now, the only version of the movie that anyone will remember will be the DVD version [of the Special Edition], and you’ll be able to project it on a 20’ by 40’ screen with perfect quality. I think it’s the director’s prerogative, not the studio’s to go back and reinvent a movie." - George Lucas

Author: ABC
Time: 21-Apr-2010 8:05 PM (Edited)
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If I mean to make the same colors, it won't take long to have close result. thanks for the inspiration!;)

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Author: EyeShotFirst
Time: 21-Apr-2010 8:08 PM
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ABC said:

If I mean to make the same colors, it won't take long to have close result. thanks for the inspiration!;)

You wouldn't be insulted if I asked for a better resolution copy of that poster, would you?

"The other versions will disappear. Even the 35 million tapes of Star Wars out there won’t last more than 30 or 40 years. A hundred years from now, the only version of the movie that anyone will remember will be the DVD version [of the Special Edition], and you’ll be able to project it on a 20’ by 40’ screen with perfect quality. I think it’s the director’s prerogative, not the studio’s to go back and reinvent a movie." - George Lucas

Author: ABC
Time: 21-Apr-2010 8:20 PM (Edited)
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I've got two differents. I'll only ask you to hold on a bit, I'll PM them to you.

PS: ... I wouldn't have make you notice yours looked cheap if I wasn't ok to share them with you. ;)

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Author: ABC
Time: 22-Apr-2010 9:29 PM (Edited)
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The EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Score: "All-Sourced" Restoration & Sonic Achievement.

Author: msycamore
Time: 23-Apr-2010 12:45 PM (Edited)
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ABC said:

Here's the last one I'll be posting there - wouldn't be fun if I posted all the visuals while they're getting done, leaving that way no further surprise !

May I present, the definitive cover of the "audiophile edition", no matter what...

Three very badass guys there! maybe you could do an alternative one with the Maestro himself: John Williams, just an idea.

ABC said:

... And for the box, I'll follow msycamore. The logo should do it...

Cannot be more oldschool. ;)

Thanks, the negative one is cool but the "normal" one is perfect.

We want you to be aware that we have no plans—now or in the future—to restore the earlier versions.

Sincerely, Lynne Hale publicity@lucasfilm.com