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#1658963
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doubleofive said:

Director said:

SOURCES

4th film: specific clips from the 1997 home video widescreen release. about 10 minutes in total from what fans call 4k1997_iv. about 5 minutes from Harmy’s respecialised. 10 minutes of 2006 bonus disc footage, and the rest from a fanmade scan.

5th film: 1997 home video widescreen release. nothing from 4k1997_v as the audio is converted to German in my editor. 10 minutes from 2006 bonus disc. 3 minutes of adywan’s reconstruction. the rest from a fanmade scan.

6th film: 30 minutes of 4k1997_vi, 7 minutes of 2006 bonus disc, clips from home video widescreen release, not full, because I can’t find the home video widescreen releases anywhere. the rest from a fanmade scan.

I still don’t understand why you’re using parts of multiple versions of the 97SE, including other respecialized. What is your project doing that the existing projects didn’t accomplish?

I am using several sources because the colours in most restorations are incorrect.

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Bobson Dugnutt said:

Director said:

the sources of this preservation are clear, but there were, I am unsure if still are, debates of this.

I used only one source for each movie. The first movie’s source comes from a 1997 print. seemingly the same master was used for 4K97-4, but I am not sure, the scrathes are similar to 4K97-4 but I am not sure is it the same master.

The second movie: I used a print from 1998. It has colours in the other side of the image, but I am once again not sure why.

The third movie: it has rounded corners, I am not sure why, but some debated it was from 4K97, which it is not from.

I assume this was edited and added in the past few days. A wonderful non-answer that contridicts previous statments.
If you aren’t just using some weird edit of 4k97, then you aren’t making it easy for yourself.

that message has not been edited since I wrote it, but it will be cleared soon.

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Roobyoo said:

Director said:

Roobyoo said:

I still think OP is a troll. Not one single post makes any sense.

then I won’t be sharing the preservations for you.

I didn’t even want them in first place. But good luck in sharing them with the others on September 17th, lol

thanks. I can guarantee they will be fully ready by 17.9.2025.

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Bobson Dugnutt said:

Bobson Dugnutt said:

What is the source of this “restoration”? You have previously mentioned that it’s based on some late 90s prints, that were scanned in 2012, with the original files being over 200gb but you insist on working in 480p.

Director said:

to the 2012 scans, they absolutely are real scans. I don’t remember talking about 200GB sizes, but could be wrong. I will look into it if you find a message about that.

Director said:

The files were converted to mp4 with resolution lowered since the original files were almost 200 GB each, they were not mp4 originally, but I made them since mp4 is the easiest format. And I have no much to say about it right now

oh alright. I will look into the file size soon.

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#1658154
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Okay, what did we LIKE about the Special Editions?
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oojason said:

Director said:

oojason said:

Director said:

oojason said:

Director said:

about the 1997 version DVD which was mentioned earlier: it was released on DVD as a part of Fox’s Five Star collection set. I have heard most people criticise this DVD, but because I have even after 2 years, found no copy of this widescreen home media 1997 version, I can not say anything.

It was not an official release by Fox at all - it was a bootleg.

Many of the older members on here likely still likely have this set from Far East Asia - it was a decent quality bootleg at the time… and was considered to be amongst the higher-rated bootlegs from that era.
 

The ‘Five Star’ release was a laserdisc-to-DVD transfer, in letterbox widescreen, each OT film being on a DVD9 disc, and despite the cover claiming it had ‘5.1 DTS’ audio… it did not. Though it did have a few nice extras on the discs - a menu screen with options! A 1997 SE film trailer, chapter selection, subtitle options, and audio options.
 

There is more about it here: 1997 SE - Five Star Collection - any interest in a Preservation? (Released) and in…

1997 Special Edition OT Preservation Projects (+ discussions) in An Index Of Projects for… Star Wars Preservations
 

by the way, are these 1997 Special Editions available on any torrent sites etc as rips? I have found a few but they have 0 seeders.

 
The 1997 SE ‘Five Star’ DVD bootlegs - as well as 15+ other 1997 Special Edition projects are all available here:-

📍 250+ available Original Trilogy Preservations - some from a long time ago . . . . 📍
 

^ Though none are available to you.
 

Your trolling… within your 1997SE project, unwillingness to provide sources for it, your repeated nonsensical and vague claims - despite being informed & corrected by many on here and TSWT (who have proven time and time again you have little grasp of facts & history - and you being completely unwilling to learn from them), as well as you kicking off at the mods on TSWT resulting in your ban… made that an easy decision.
 

Maybe you’ll find them elsewhere online - good luck with that.
 

well, that was rudely said. I have responded to all questions that have been given to me, and am constructing a new restoration without the old sources. the reason I did the restorations in the first place was that none of the 1997 version torrents etc worked, so I had to make my own. I have followed all guidelines and am not going to try to unban myself in the other forum, as it has no meaning to me. I have not trolled anyone, but it is rather the community’s accusations.I have mentioned the majority of my sources. this community is actively trying to frame me, which is disappointing to me. I have already apologised a million times about the possible mistakes I have made, and have done everything possible to satisfy the community. whether do you forgive me or not, you all keep bringing up the solved mistakes of mine, which I have already apologised for and done something different. I am very surprised that one long term restoration project of mine is getting so much hate just because I don’t provide information the same way as many accounts you are familiar with.

The Site Rules for Fan Projects clearly state:-

  1. The source of all materials used in fan edits and preservation efforts must be cited, including retail releases, laserdisc transfers, special features, menus, covers, and artwork.

^ yet you have done everything but give those sources… Denials, a la ‘people think it is X - but it is not, but I’m not telling you what it is… but it is from the internet, and I do not have the time to give details. When I have time, perhaps etc’ kind of posts. Or ‘I have had some negative feedback so I am delaying the release of my project’ etc. Or other continuing vague answers to straight forward questions.

Along with some strange and wholly incorrect claims on the 1997SEs - despite people constantly pointing you to / informing you of the correct information.

To say nothing of your posts on TSWT to the moderators there - which resulted in your ban.

We are a fan community - when you abuse others… don’t be surprised if people won’t help you anymore - or are ‘rude’ to you.
 

Director said:

therefore I am very frustrated that I am being discriminated here regardless of the countless apologies I have given. I would absolutely be willing to request a copy of those versions, but because this community is so much “one chance only”, I think it would be useless anyways. the community’s actions have proven to me that this forum is not the forum I thought it was.

Playing at being a wronged victim is never a good look.

You make the above 2 posts, ignore me letting you know I won’t be giving you the project links, and then send me a PM asking for the 1997SE Five Star preservation once again!
 

The easiest and simplest thing for you to do is… actually list the sources of your project, apologise for any miscommunication or issues / incorrect claims, apologise to TSWT mods, and simply post a few screenshots a preview video of your project. Plus knock it off with the wronged victim / ‘being discriminated against’ act.

Then someone may be so inclined to help you out with what you’re looking for - but do NOT send me another PM.
 

I don’t believe I should even read your answer, but alright, I won’t send you another PM. but don’t interfere with the process of the restoration. it’s not easy. and pressuring me to add sources isn’t really helpful. I will add the sources when I have the time required, as I am currently busy and only visited the site now to see if there’s any notifications.

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doubleofive said:

Upload a video preview, we’re eager to see what you’re working on! What’s most interesting is what you’re doing to improve on the laserdisc releases you’re already using as sources, when on their own they appear to meet your goal of the “nostalgia” of 480p.

It’s currently already 1 August for me, so I will absolutely be uploading a video preview this month!

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#1658070
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Bobson Dugnutt said:

  1. What is the source of this “restoration”? You have previously mentioned that it’s based on some late 90s prints, that were scanned in 2012, with the original files being over 200gb but you insist on working in 480p.

  2. Why has no one else ever heard of these scans from 2012, and why do you insist on working from them rather than any other better print that has come out since? You said that the 4k97 scans have bad colour?

  3. Why haven’t you shown any visuals from your “restoration”?

  4. What is your goal with this project?

  1. the source of this restoration is various. it’s a mix of clips from official 1997 releases, then there are a few clips taken from the unaltered DVD version. a few seconds have been taken from 4K97 clips on YouTube. and as for the 489

  2. to the 2012 scans, they absolutely are real scans. I don’t remember talking about 200GB sizes, but could be wrong. I will look into it if you find a message about that. and as for no one hearing about it, it’s not something I can answer, as I did not make the 2012 scans, but got them from the Internet. and as for the 480p, I wanted to make them low quality to preserve the nostalgia.

  3. I have not shown any screenshots of it because: I am not a frequent user of imgur, so using it is hard for me. and I find it wiser to upload video previews instead.

  4. to preserve the versions, obviously. since the Internet is desperate to keep me from obtaining a widescreen laser disc mp4 rip of the 1997 version, I needed to create one myself.

COLOUR: yes, 4K97 has bad colours. they don’t match the official 1997 release colours at all. I edit colours in all sources to make them look like the 1997 official release. fixing the colours of 4K97 would be extremely difficult, so it’s better to avoid using it unless no other sources exist.

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#1658067
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oojason said:

Director said:

SOURCES

the sources of this preservation are clear, but there were, I am unsure if still are, debates of this.

I used only one source for each movie. The first movie’s source comes from a 1997 print. seemingly the same master was used for 4K97-4, but I am not sure, the scrathes are similar to 4K97-4 but I am not sure is it the same master.

The second movie: I used a print from 1998. It has colours in the other side of the image, but I am once again not sure why.

The third movie: it has rounded corners, I am not sure why, but some debated it was from 4K97, which it is not from.

 
Could you actually list the sources you used for this project, please? As per the Site Rules for Fan Projects:-

  1. The source of all materials used in fan edits and preservation efforts must be cited, including retail releases, laserdisc transfers, special features, menus, covers, and artwork.
     

yes, but only when the constant framing and blaming stops.

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#1658064
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SonnyGFunk said:

Could you actually list the sources you used for this project, please? As per the Site Rules for Fan Projects:-

I’m pretty sure that we established he is using 4K97, but for some reason he is being coy about it.

I would have no reason to download as large files as 4K97 files for a 480p project. it’s you who are trying to frame me.

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#1658063
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because of the sudden spike in negative feedback, I have decided to delay the release of the new versions to 17 September. yes I know it is frustrating to those who have positive views on this project, but the hater spikes are making me annoyed. the question is: what do you want from me?

I have done nothing unusual compared to other preservation makers.

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#1658062
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Okay, what did we LIKE about the Special Editions?
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therefore I am very frustrated that I am being discriminated here regardless of the countless apologies I have given. I would absolutely be willing to request a copy of those versions, but because this community is so much “one chance only”, I think it would be useless anyways. the community’s actions have proven to me that this forum is not the forum I thought it was.

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#1658061
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oojason said:

Director said:

oojason said:

Director said:

about the 1997 version DVD which was mentioned earlier: it was released on DVD as a part of Fox’s Five Star collection set. I have heard most people criticise this DVD, but because I have even after 2 years, found no copy of this widescreen home media 1997 version, I can not say anything.

It was not an official release by Fox at all - it was a bootleg.

Many of the older members on here likely still likely have this set from Far East Asia - it was a decent quality bootleg at the time… and was considered to be amongst the higher-rated bootlegs from that era.
 

The ‘Five Star’ release was a laserdisc-to-DVD transfer, in letterbox widescreen, each OT film being on a DVD9 disc, and despite the cover claiming it had ‘5.1 DTS’ audio… it did not. Though it did have a few nice extras on the discs - a menu screen with options! A 1997 SE film trailer, chapter selection, subtitle options, and audio options.
 

There is more about it here: 1997 SE - Five Star Collection - any interest in a Preservation? (Released) and in…

1997 Special Edition OT Preservation Projects (+ discussions) in An Index Of Projects for… Star Wars Preservations
 

by the way, are these 1997 Special Editions available on any torrent sites etc as rips? I have found a few but they have 0 seeders.

 
The 1997 SE ‘Five Star’ DVD bootlegs - as well as 15+ other 1997 Special Edition projects are all available here:-

📍 250+ available Original Trilogy Preservations - some from a long time ago . . . . 📍
 

^ Though none are available to you.
 

Your trolling… within your 1997SE project, unwillingness to provide sources for it, your repeated nonsensical and vague claims - despite being informed & corrected by many on here and TSWT (who have proven time and time again you have little grasp of facts & history - and you being completely unwilling to learn from them), as well as you kicking off at the mods on TSWT resulting in your ban… made that an easy decision.
 

Maybe you’ll find them elsewhere online - good luck with that.
 

well, that was rudely said. I have responded to all questions that have been given to me, and am constructing a new restoration without the old sources. the reason I did the restorations in the first place was that none of the 1997 version torrents etc worked, so I had to make my own. I have followed all guidelines and am not going to try to unban myself in the other forum, as it has no meaning to me. I have not trolled anyone, but it is rather the community’s accusations.I have mentioned the majority of my sources. this community is actively trying to frame me, which is disappointing to me. I have already apologised a million times about the possible mistakes I have made, and have done everything possible to satisfy the community. whether do you forgive me or not, you all keep bringing up the solved mistakes of mine, which I have already apologised for and done something different. I am very surprised that one long term restoration project of mine is getting so much hate just because I don’t provide information the same way as many accounts you are familiar with.

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#1657231
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Okay, what did we LIKE about the Special Editions?
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oojason said:

Director said:

about the 1997 version DVD which was mentioned earlier: it was released on DVD as a part of Fox’s Five Star collection set. I have heard most people criticise this DVD, but because I have even after 2 years, found no copy of this widescreen home media 1997 version, I can not say anything.

It was not an official release by Fox at all - it was a bootleg.

Many of the older members on here likely still likely have this set from Far East Asia - it was a decent quality bootleg at the time… and was considered to be amongst the higher-rated bootlegs from that era.
 

The ‘Five Star’ release was a laserdisc-to-DVD transfer, in letterbox widescreen, each OT film being on a DVD9 disc, and despite the cover claiming it had ‘5.1 DTS’ audio… it did not. Though it did have a few nice extras on the discs - a menu screen with options! A 1997 SE film trailer, chapter selection, subtitle options, and audio options.
 

There is more about it here: 1997 SE - Five Star Collection - any interest in a Preservation? (Released) and in…

1997 Special Edition OT Preservation Projects (+ discussions) in An Index Of Projects for… Star Wars Preservations
 

by the way, are these 1997 Special Editions available on any torrent sites etc as rips? I have found a few but they have 0 seeders.

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#1657230
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Okay, what did we LIKE about the Special Editions?
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oojason said:

Director said:

about the 1997 version DVD which was mentioned earlier: it was released on DVD as a part of Fox’s Five Star collection set. I have heard most people criticise this DVD, but because I have even after 2 years, found no copy of this widescreen home media 1997 version, I can not say anything.

It was not an official release by Fox at all - it was a bootleg.

Many of the older members on here likely still likely have this set from Far East Asia - it was a decent quality bootleg at the time… and was considered to be amongst the higher-rated bootlegs from that era.
 

The ‘Five Star’ release was a laserdisc-to-DVD transfer, in letterbox widescreen, each OT film being on a DVD9 disc, and despite the cover claiming it had ‘5.1 DTS’ audio… it did not. Though it did have a few nice extras on the discs - a menu screen with options! A 1997 SE film trailer, chapter selection, subtitle options, and audio options.
 

There is more about it here: 1997 SE - Five Star Collection - any interest in a Preservation? (Released) and in…

1997 Special Edition OT Preservation Projects (+ discussions) in An Index Of Projects for… Star Wars Preservations
 

thank you for this information. I had always thought the Five Star set was an official release.

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#1657225
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UPDATE: I haven’t really been interested on this project for a while, until recently. Currently I am making final masters of all 3 films with various sources to avoid any debates on thestarwarstrilogy forums etc (which I am banned from).

The sources of these final masters are:

various low quality reels
few seconds from TN1 projects
few scenes from the 2006 Bonus DVD.

I will be releasing the final masters somewhere around 24 July 2025 to 19 September 2025.

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#1642727
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I am probably going to get a lot of hate from even mentioning this but I liked the 1997 version of the HanGreedo scene. Shame Lucas and DISNEY keep updating it.

in 2077, there is probably a “Super Hyper Mega Ultra Definitive Final Special Edition 100 Year Anniversary” where Greedo and Han both shoot at each other, missing for a total of 3 minutes before Greedo shoots in the wall and the laser bounces back to him and kills him.

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#1625669
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SW: Enhanced Edition |WIP again
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NotTheDri0ds said:

G&G-Fan said:

If you’re gonna put the Death Star near a planet, I’d recommend something like Coruscant or Geonosis. It’d be cool if it was a rather alien planet and not too Earth-like.

Geonosis could work, since it’s pretty remote. Coruscant would be kinda weird.

It’s a secret weapon, parking it outside of the Galactic Capital would probably be noticed lol.

Thanks for the suggestions. I was going to add a planet nearby.