Doctor M

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Post: #107224
Topic: A modest proposal: Should Lucas make more OT changes?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/107224/action/topic#107224
Time: 21-May-2005 10:06 AM

Then this bring the thought that if Luke is truly a half-assed Jedi (which we must assume by his accelerated training), then there are no more true Jedi.

Luke has no one to teach him further, since there are no others. That is unless spirit Yoda & Obi Wan can train him.

I originally thought (back when RotJ came out), that Luke was a true Jedi Knight and he could now train more (a la all Dark Forces/Jedi Knight video games to follow).

But from what you guys are conceding is that he's not very good, and all he can pass on is his limited knowledge. That's depressing.

Whereas I WANT to believe that Luke was suppose to be as powerful and knowledge in the force by the end of RotJ as Anakin is by Ep 3.
And although his training is accelerated, his ability to master the force so fast is a result of being so strong with the force (stronger than his dad) and the one who REALLY brings balance to the force.

So in the one case we have Yoda 'graduating' a half-assed Jedi and on the other we have Lucas unable to go full out when filming a saber scene.
I think I can live with the latter much better.

Post: #107176
Topic: A modest proposal: Should Lucas make more OT changes?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/107176/action/topic#107176
Time: 21-May-2005 1:58 AM

Rikter: Ninja's On Speed! LMAO!

Post: #107145
Topic: A modest proposal: Should Lucas make more OT changes?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/107145/action/topic#107145
Time: 20-May-2005 11:14 PM

Ok, I need to start by saying I am as rabid about the purity of my original trilogy as most of you are. I refuse to buy the DVD's and my laserdiscs will have to be removed from my cold dead hands.

But I have re-thought this of late and I do have one complaint with the OT and it's been brewing since Episode 1 came out.

The lightsaber battles in the originals are a bit sedate compared to what you'd think/hope a jedi duel might look like.
This is most notable in ANH. Obi Wan and Vader fighting it out on the Death Star is so low key, it looks like a couple of geriatrics fighting with canes.
I mean come on. Look at Anakin go in Eps 2 & 3. He is a force of nature with that saber. Now pop in RotJ and see him fight it out with Luke. (Ok you swing, I'll block, now my turn.) Or worse, go watch the afore mentioned Obi Wan/Vader battle. It's sort of sad looking.

Now I'm note sure I'd WANT to see these movies altered more, and I don't even know if it would be POSSIBLE to fix this at this late a date, but would you all want to see the Jedi's actually fight more like the newer trilogy?

Post: #107141
Topic: Star Wars: Classic Edition by Ocpmovie (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/107141/action/topic#107141
Time: 20-May-2005 11:02 PM

OCPMovie, 2 questions.

Did you correct the screwed up channels in the 2004 score, and why didn't you wait to use Cowclops 2.0?

I think the serious problem is going to be that the original TR47 had color artifacting from it's capture to DVD conversion. This will no doubt be enhanced by the use of MiniDV.

That being said; you rock! Should we expect Eps 5 & 6?

Post: #106575
Topic: The Cowclops Transfers (a.k.a. the PCM audio DVD's, Row47 set) Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106575/action/topic#106575
Time: 19-May-2005 2:07 PM

I thought the XO Project was a capture project, not a release. MeBeJedi and Zion are releases based on that (unless things have changed).

Speak for yourself! I suspect most people are waiting with bated breath....

Lol.

Post: #106567
Topic: The Cowclops Transfers (a.k.a. the PCM audio DVD's, Row47 set) Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106567/action/topic#106567
Time: 19-May-2005 12:57 PM

No I agree, I'd rather it be right than fast.
I mean how many versions of the OT can you own... (don't answer that.)

Post: #106485
Topic: The Cowclops Transfers (a.k.a. the PCM audio DVD's, Row47 set) Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106485/action/topic#106485
Time: 19-May-2005 12:17 AM

Yeah, well so much for the DVD's being ready for release the same day as Ep. III.

Post: #106413
Topic: The Cowclops Transfers (a.k.a. the PCM audio DVD's, Row47 set) Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106413/action/topic#106413
Time: 18-May-2005 8:21 PM

Boy TR47 you are a troublemaker. I'm sure CC loves you.

Post: #105608
Topic: Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105608/action/topic#105608
Time: 14-May-2005 1:04 PM

Han Ringo?

Post: #105468
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105468/action/topic#105468
Time: 13-May-2005 1:13 PM

You guys may want to check out Demonoid.com
It's another subscription torrent service, but any member can make a new torrent not just with permission. Torrents can also be designated as member only or public.
It's VERY active. I like it for some of it's more obscure stuff and good community.

Post: #105358
Topic: Letterboxed Widescreen vs. Anamorphic Widescreen Discussion
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105358/action/topic#105358
Time: 12-May-2005 9:41 PM

Karyudo, be nice, I have the "Incredible Shrinking" aspect ratio version of the LDs.
The truth is, you'd never notice it unless you stood up and measured it.
Not to say it makes me happy, but I had them for years before I ever knew.

Post: #104642
Topic: The Cowclops Transfers (a.k.a. the PCM audio DVD's, Row47 set) Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/104642/action/topic#104642
Time: 8-May-2005 7:06 PM

You guys ready to take pre-orders? (PM is on and waiting)...

Post: #103206
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/103206/action/topic#103206
Time: 30-Apr-2005 7:32 PM

Any word yet on the promised cover art for DM?

Post: #102942
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102942/action/topic#102942
Time: 29-Apr-2005 12:25 AM

You know enough copies of Deleted Magic have been mailed out, that all we need is someone with the ability to setup the torrent, and the community could seed it...

Post: #102401
Topic: Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102401/action/topic#102401
Time: 26-Apr-2005 1:13 AM

It does say "Expect no further changes in the films themselves."

We can hope he's done screwing around (unless he now wants to make Ep. 1-3 updates to conform with ep's. 4-6. Then I'm all for it).

Post: #102215
Topic: Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102215/action/topic#102215
Time: 24-Apr-2005 9:58 PM

From thedigitalbits.com:

We've got a rare Sunday post for you with a bit of new Star Wars DVD news. At the Celebration III convention in Indianapolis this weekend, George Lucas let it slip that a new DVD box set of all 6 films is in the works, possibly to include an all-new bonus disc containing deleted scenes from the original trilogy. Expect no further changes in the films themselves. In addition, don't look for a high-definition release of the films in 2007. Lucas also confirmed that the digitally-screened version of Episode III will be slightly longer than the traditional film version. You can click here to read more at The Force.net. Note that the story contains what some may consider to be a slight spoiler about the upcoming film.

Sounds like new DM Special Edition in '07.

Post: #101228
Topic: Info & Help Wanted: Monty Python preservation - Help!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/101228/action/topic#101228
Time: 17-Apr-2005 2:04 AM

Is your desire to keep PAL format to preserve quality or because the destination of the final product is PAL DVD players?

I actually was reading up today on converting PAL to NTSCFilm and then letting the DVD player convert it to 29.97 fps on playback. Pretty slick stuff.

Post: #101085
Topic: The Cowclops Transfers (a.k.a. the PCM audio DVD's, Row47 set) Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/101085/action/topic#101085
Time: 15-Apr-2005 2:57 PM

I will say it again: This set is going to be so sweet.

Post: #100987
Topic: The Cowclops Transfers (a.k.a. the PCM audio DVD's, Row47 set) Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100987/action/topic#100987
Time: 14-Apr-2005 6:15 PM

I've been following this thread for awhile, and pardon if this is redundant, but will the new Cowclops have a disc of extras?

Post: #100874
Topic: Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100874/action/topic#100874
Time: 14-Apr-2005 12:54 AM

I'm sure the thought has flitted through more than one mind after seeing Deleted Magic, but I'll say it.

Star Wars: the Expanded Fan Edit

Just thinking out loud.

Post: #100687
Topic: Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100687/action/topic#100687
Time: 12-Apr-2005 11:18 PM

What bothers me is I know I have at one time seen the ENTIRE clip with the original actor.
I just cannot remember at all where that was.
Heck it was BEFORE the Special Editions were even being made.
TV special or something, I'll keep trying to figure out where...

Post: #100374
Topic: Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100374/action/topic#100374
Time: 9-Apr-2005 1:20 PM

Her eyes were hurting so she couldn't read "the notes" onscreen .... I wound up pausing the film a lot to explain to her about the guy who was originally cast as Wedge, about the violence that got cut out, about the Trench run, about the Wampa door and Luke and Leia kissing and Luke's blue saber in ROTJ and Blue Harvest and all that ...

Um, looks like I'm going to need a commentary myself. How about a 2nd audio track in the future?

Post: #100318
Topic: ***The MeBeJedi feedback thread ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100318/action/topic#100318
Time: 8-Apr-2005 1:50 PM

Word is the NEC 3540 will get a euro release in April. The U.S. shouldn't be that far behind if you want to wait.

Post: #100253
Topic: Tech Question: Video Capturing
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100253/action/topic#100253
Time: 8-Apr-2005 1:38 AM

I'm looking to do some captures (for conversion to DVD) of my own, and I currently have a GF4Ti card that has Vivo.

How acceptable is that for video captures? What do you all recommend (within reasonable costs)?

Post: #100246
Topic: Info: Any Interest In A Corrected 2004 DVD? (“Deliberate Creative Decisions” info)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100246/action/topic#100246
Time: 8-Apr-2005 12:20 AM

I gotta agree with Tellan. If the audio was provided as simply an ac3 file, it would be a much faster download and anyone with the original DVD could rip, and reburn with the new audio track or add it as a secondary audio track (both on the same disc, that would be nice).