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QtheGaijin's - The Complete Saga (In Theory) (* unfinished project *)

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So I am going to not do this project until I get enough time to make my own rip of the SW LDs. I will then run them through Final Cut Pro(yes, I am a mac user), and do corrections and sharpenings. I have the CBS/FOX WS LDs, but i want to get a copy of the definitive collection to see the difference. Once I do make my Rips, I will then release the complete saga. For now, I am going to work on this when I can, and then do the LD ripping.

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So, this is my plan, which I have just started. I am going to compile ALL the Star Wars movies(not ewoks and whatnot, but you know what I mean), and re-author each of them so they go in a nice set. Here is an example of what I mean:

Disc 1: Episode 1
Movie Only
Audio: English Track, Commentary Track

Disc 2: Episode 2
Movie Only
Audio: English Track, Commentary Track

Disc 3: Episode 3
Movie Only
Audio: English Track, Commentary Track

(I am debating whether or not to have an option in the menu to select the Original Trilogy or the Special Edition on the same disc, it depends on if someone wants to help with this or knows how to make this in the DVD structure)

Disc 4: Episode 4
Movie Only
Audio: English Track, Commentary Track

Disc 5: Episode 5
Movie Only
Audio: English Track, Commentary Track

Disc 6: Episode 6
Movie Only
Audio: English Track, Commentary Track

Disc 7: Making Of Documentaries
Compilation from the Definitive Collection, EP1-3, VHS rip of The Making of Star Wars

Disc 8: Production Photos
Again compiled from all the DVDs

Disc 9: Trailers and TV Spots

Disc 10: Anything I missed

I wont be ripping the Original Trilogy rather than just finding the best one and recompiling it. And yes, I will give credit to those who actually DID the ripping on the dvd. I am in the process of seeing which release is the best one. I have the gonzo trilogy, with no bonus disc, and I like the video quality on it. From what I have read, the TR47 release has the best sound. I don’t know how I will go about doing this just yet, but for now am compressing and compiling all the video tracks I need. If all the releasers want to chip in, we can make “the ultimate” saga collection for ourselves. Hit me up if you want to help!

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ALL the Star Wars movies(not ewoks and whatnot, but you know what I mean)

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Yeah, I have spent the morning taking Ep1-3 dvds and chopping them up. My next task is compressing them and whatnot. I will try and make some cool menus for the discs, but I doubt they will be pro like TR47s or Edits.
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Originally posted by: Nanner Split
ALL the Star Wars movies(not ewoks and whatnot, but you know what I mean)


Yeah, but he just said the holiday special could be disc 10.
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If you want the Ewok movies I will throw them in. I think they have like a 2 disc special with them on it..or is it 1 disc 2 movies...I forget.
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yeah, i remember seeing it at FYE. I might just have to go pick that up.
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I LOVE the ewok films! I watch them as much as I watch Eps I-VI.
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OKAY!

So ive got down what i am going to use.

Eps 1 - 3 regular retail dvds
Eps 4-6 TR47/Cowclops v.2 release
(Maybe the Editdroid Original Crawl added)
SW Holiday Special - Argyun
Rowmans Supplemental DVDs
George Lucas in Love(I have the VHS, but if someone wants to torrent the DVD, thatd be awesome)
The Making Of Star Wars(my own VHS rip)
The Ewok Adventures(ill go and find the DVD of both movies, unless someone has the torrent or would like to torrent it)

If anyone has any other suggestions, or would like to help. tell me. I am trying to make this the most complete collection out there. I will also need help making some menu backgrounds, and whatnot. And the covers, I saw some of Coovs that I really liked(the classic card type).


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Originally posted by: Adamwankenobi
1 disc, 2 movies. It's one of those flip side deals.


You're talking about the official release? And it's a DVD 10 (2 sides)?
I just ask, cause the official version I have is a DVD 9 (1 side, 2 layers) with the two movies on it, of course.

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Originally posted by: QtheGaijin
So, this is my plan, which I have just started. I am going to compile ALL the Star Wars movies [...] and re-author each of them so they go in a nice set. I won't be ripping the Original Trilogy; rather just finding the best one and recompiling it. [...] If all the releasers want to chip in, we can make "the ultimate" saga collection for ourselves.


Maybe I'm missing the point, but what's the point? Sounds like you're going to take TR47's 1-disc versions, and re-author them as 1-disc versions. Then you'll take the official DVDs of the PT, and make downgraded versions of the official versions, as 1-disc versions. Oh, and you'll throw in some stuff that has been done before, but as a 1-disc version.

To me, this does not sound very "ultimate". It doesn't even sound very "worth the time at all." You're welcome to do whatever you like, of course, but I'm really curious as to why or how you think "all the releasers" will want to "chip in" on what sounds to me like a highly-derivative vanity project.

If you want my opinion as to what's "ultimate," I'd say buy yourself an LD player (a good one), a cap card (a good one) and a hard drive (a big one). Then take about two years to fiddle around and get things right. Do something original, in other words.

Personally, I'm really looking forward to the X0 Project, and I'll pass on a dozen projects like this to wait for that real ultimate version.

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Well, thats your opinion. I know alot of people looking for the complete saga. You dont have to download it, its just something I am working on. But if I get more people like you saying its pointless, then i will just stop. And I do have an LD player and a good capture card. I don't have the time to go through with Final Cut Pro and render a crisp version right now, but I do have spare time to throw together this set. I am trying to take the best of the best that is available right now, and putting it into 1 collection. And the disc numbers where just speculations. I am guessing it will be less than 10. I have spent this evening just organizing the files, and somewhat started a good template for a menu, just no menu graphic as of yet.

PS: I cant wait for the XO project as well, but for now, we can have the saga and extras all together in one set.