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Post: #96231
Topic: Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96231/action/topic#96231
Time: 11-Mar-2005 11:52 AM

Just saw all the parts up on the site. Wow, bloody amazing. It's like a whole new Star Wars movie (but good).

Great editing, love the whole 'pop-up' video feel. Might want to leave the titles up more for the longer descriptions.

Besides that: wow. George Lucas should have done this for the DVD, not more stupid digital changes.

Post: #96197
Topic: Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96197/action/topic#96197
Time: 11-Mar-2005 12:28 AM

Just saw the trailer for Deleted Magic.
OMG, that's amazing.

Can't wait for the full finished project. Are you still estimating a release in early '05?

Post: #96190
Topic: The "Dr. Gonzo" Trilogy DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96190/action/topic#96190
Time: 10-Mar-2005 11:55 PM

I'm fairly partial the the Farsight transfer myself. MySpleen has that set which includes a 4th disc of extras, you should check that out.

Post: #95223
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95223/action/topic#95223
Time: 3-Mar-2005 6:48 PM

MeBeJedi Sez:

But they are images created from a txt file. I've not seen a program that can create non-text subtitle-like images, such as the "rabbit" from the Matrix DVD, or the familiar "MST2000" outlines (I forget what DVD that was on.) If such a program exists, that would be great!

You're probably thinking about the Ghostbusters DVD. Good commentary.
Though even better and more over the top was Brother Bear. Bad movie, great commentary. Tuke and Rut (animated moose silhouettes anyway) with Rick Moranis & Dave Thomas commenting throughout the film like MST3k meets the McKenzie brothers.

Guess that was off subject, but software that does that sort of think WOULD be awesome.

Post: #94590
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/94590/action/topic#94590
Time: 25-Feb-2005 11:46 PM

Should this make us feel safer or less so?

Geek.com is reporting that LokiTorrents was NOT shutdown by the MPAA, but in fact scamed it's users for thousands of dollars then ran with the money.

Sigh.

Post: #94413
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/94413/action/topic#94413
Time: 24-Feb-2005 1:03 PM

Not that I don't think that your new version is going to be the definitive transfer (of the moment anyway), Cowclops, but do you suppose it would be possible for a clip to be released so people don't have to d/l or obtain an entire film/set to compare to what they already have?

Post: #93986
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93986/action/topic#93986
Time: 20-Feb-2005 7:05 PM

Honestly I know nothing of the process or costs of running a torrent tracker.
I'm guessing if we had a OT dedicated tracker, it should be able to run on donations just fine.

As far as legal, I'm no lawyer, but last ruling up in Canada basically said P2P file trading is legal.

Can anyone help with any of these points? Sounds like if the details are right Karyoudo might be interested...

Post: #93921
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93921/action/topic#93921
Time: 19-Feb-2005 10:52 PM

It think what we are in need of, for everyone's peace of mind, is someone from the group in who lives in Canada to set up a torrent tracker for the OT community.

Post: #93826
Topic: The "Farsight" Trilogy DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93826/action/topic#93826
Time: 18-Feb-2005 2:22 PM

Soooo. Guess that's a big fat no-one.

I did find a great 4 set of cover art. The info on it is more correct than the cover art on disc 4 of the Farsight set.
Does that make sense?

The 'official' Farsight labels say DD5.1 and subtitles for English, Chinese, Malay and Indonesian?!
The set floating on eMule (along with a .rar package of the Farsight set) says DD 2.0 and English subs for Alien Languages.
Artwork is very nearly the same though.

I'll be using this pack. PM me if you want a copy of this cover art pack.

Does anyone have art for DVD labels? I'm still looking for that...

Post: #93750
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/93750/action/topic#93750
Time: 17-Feb-2005 3:58 PM

You don't prefer Morgan mjpeg to Huffyuv?

Post: #93707
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/93707/action/topic#93707
Time: 17-Feb-2005 2:45 AM

I believe this is an artifact caused by the DV format capture, not the encoder-but I will let Cowclops field this. The new set does not have capture issues.

I stand corrected.

With the other corrections you've already mention, I can't wait to see the new set then.

Post: #93703
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93703/action/topic#93703
Time: 17-Feb-2005 12:22 AM

Anyway, is this just rumor?

MySpleen seems to be up and running, does any really know what's going on or is this just conjecture?

Post: #93702
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/93702/action/topic#93702
Time: 17-Feb-2005 12:19 AM

I wish I hadn't deleted my copy of ESB from my hard drive or I'd get you a screen shot.

It's most notable in darker scenes. For example when Luke first walks in to find Vader in Cloud City, look at the red lighting on the steps.
You can see gradients in the color. (Distinct bands going from light to dark as you move out from the light source).

If it isn't from the compression, then there was something wrong with your capture.

I'm no expert, it's just what my eyes see.

Post: #93537
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/93537/action/topic#93537
Time: 16-Feb-2005 12:34 AM

Will there be a higher bit rate?

The previous version had some bad compression artifacts.

Post: #93536
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93536/action/topic#93536
Time: 16-Feb-2005 12:30 AM

I think what is important is that a federal judge ruled regarding the Digital Millennium Copyright act that as long as the material in question is no longer available, the DMC does not apply.

This is why MANY video game manufacturers are bring ancient arcade games out for PDA's, Cell Phones, Portables, etc. Otherwise they lose the protection of their copyright.

One could argue that the OT no longer exists in any format and is therefore legally available for those in need of a backup copy.

Post: #93428
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93428/action/topic#93428
Time: 15-Feb-2005 12:22 PM

Found your srt file ADM, but Hal9000's link seems to be broken.

Post: #93017
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93017/action/topic#93017
Time: 11-Feb-2005 2:27 PM

Regarding Magnoliafan's Balance of the Force,
ADigitalman said:

There are DVD-Rs floating around with two subtitle streams and four subtitle streams. You can get a hold of one pretty much by turning on Private Messaging [PM] and then asking aloud. Lots of us on the board are willing to spread the love. All three of the optional subtitles attempt to address your points in different ways. It's been a fun project so far.

Ok, second try, anyone have these alternate titles? Just as a sub/srt file would be fine, I'm not picky.
PM me...

Post: #93016
Topic: The "Farsight" Trilogy DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/93016/action/topic#93016
Time: 11-Feb-2005 2:15 PM

Here's a Farsight question for you all.

DVD 4 (The Extras) has cover art in a subfolder.
There's also three files there with the extension ".DVD".
Can anyone tell me what these files are and what program will open them?

Finally is there cover art for Disc 4?

Post: #91636
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/91636/action/topic#91636
Time: 2-Feb-2005 11:37 PM

Comander Courage sez:

Speaking of different versions, whatever happened to MagnoliaFan's updated Episode 2?

There's going to be a new version? I was gonna grab CW, but maybe I'll hold off.

Anyone with news on this?

Post: #91461
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/91461/action/topic#91461
Time: 2-Feb-2005 1:16 PM

MJR80: Check out MySpleen.net. You'll need to sign up for an account, and install a bittorrent client.

Everyone else: Ok, I'd love to see the alternate titles if anyone wants to PM me.

Post: #91466
Topic: Who has caved?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/91466/action/topic#91466
Time: 2-Feb-2005 7:23 AM

Haven't seen them, won't buy them. Maybe borrow from the local library so I can yell at my TV.

TOP 3 Reasons:

Lucas is actually considering episodes 7, 8, 9. That means more changes to come to the OT. Maybe removing the Corisant celebration?

2007=30th Anniversary: Bluray (HDDVD?) big momma jomma set is in the works. Can you say all 6 movies reworked, again... Maybe we can hope for original versions on these, but my breathe isn't held.

I LOVE the original versions. I saw the SE's in the theater (yes all 3), and almost cried.

Post: #91360
Topic: Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/91360/action/topic#91360
Time: 2-Feb-2005 12:36 AM

Oh, one more thing, are there 'official' covers/dvd labels that match the Farsight set?

[Edit]
Nevermind, just found them on disc 4.

I see 3 files in .DVD format. Assumingly the disc labels.
Anyone know what program can read that?

Post: #91355
Topic: Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/91355/action/topic#91355
Time: 1-Feb-2005 11:39 PM

I hope you'll all excuse the n00b question, but after much lurking, reading and LOTS of d/l'ding, I have found myself more pleased with the visual quality of the Farsight transfer (which I know makes me a bit of an oddity).

As I recall the only true defect is the missing Leai welding scene.

Can anyone give me specifics as to WHAT that scene is, about how long, and maybe a time-frame in the movie?
I'd like to see it for myself to decide how important it is to me (I have the TR47 version as well, just don't want to sit through the whole film to find the scene not knowing what I'm looking for.)

Finally I got to say I'm so in love with what I've seen on project Zion, I cannot wait.

And also, a huge thank you to the community. I had vaguely considered doing a DVD transfer myself with my hugely inadequate knowledge, a PC with a line in and a LD player. I can't imagine the time and effort that all of you have put into these.

Post: #91231
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/91231/action/topic#91231
Time: 1-Feb-2005 4:31 PM

Just watched BotF, and am willing to give CW as chance.

Just a couple of quick comments (not that everyone else hasn't given their $.02.

Xvid encoding: Large size file yet still looks poor with tinny audio (and occasional audio echos). How come? The file is large enough to be pretty damn amazing from an edited DVD source. Also the aspect ration is a bit wonkey in some players. I use something fairly standard (Media Player Classic), yet I have to switch to WMP to get the aspect ration correct when watching. I don't have this problem with other Xvids.

Movie itself: Great. Loved that you moved some plot points to the front and changed some of the relationships. Muzzling JarJar and whiney Anakin makes the movie tolerable again. I'd love more character development now, but if Lucas didn't shoot it, there's not much that can be done there.

My only complaint is about the subtitled languages. I can live with the scrambled audio. Any collection of sounds have the possibility of being a language somewhere. I also have to believe that there are some sort of universal translators, that people DO understand multiple languages, or that JarJar is a jackass and makes comments to people who don't understand a word he's saying. (Heck I didn't understand Boss Nass when he spoken ENGLISH).

BUT, that being said, the subtitles could be better timed (and are long winded for the period given to read them). It might work better if they were a larger type-face. I watch on a 19" TV and by the time I make out the titles I usually miss the end of them.

Finally, some of the added titled dialog needs revision. The idea is good, but actor responses are quite often inappropriate to the new context.
Example: Kill them/his family - Actor's physical body language: Ok let's go.
I don't have to kill you human's after all - (And there was much rejoicing)(?)
Etc.
Also, some dialog sounds clunky in the context of the SW universe. And what's this about a stolen Gungan crystal? It's just now how the OT would have sounded if Lucas made these 15 years ago.

I guess what I'm saying is you need a re-write, but the ides are quite good.
Should we expect a version 2?