Doctor M

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Post: #163845
Topic: Dr. M's Reinventing The Wheel Edition (PAL to NTSC+) (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163845/action/topic#163845
Time: 16-Dec-2005 8:03 PM

Ok, this may be sad news to some of you, but after spending the afternoon tinkering with RotJ I've decided not to go forward with it.

I do not mean to be criticial of Moth3r's DVD, in fact I love his work. That's why I'm doing what I do here. I just feel the final film has been softened too much to be considered a better alternative to an NTSC sourced laserdisc.
What was gained by the extra lines of resolution just don't come across in any substantial manner.

For anyone looking to finish out their set, I would recommend Citizen's RotJ (when it's done). It will be from a PAL source as well, but hopefully sharper than what I would be able to produce.

Who knows maybe I'll make a disc off of that with the PCM audio just for completeness... but that would be very redundant (and repetitious).

Thanks to everyone who has helped me with this project.

And a teaser... next might be A New Hope Extended Edition... or not.

Post: #163792
Topic: Dr. M's Reinventing The Wheel Edition (PAL to NTSC+) (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163792/action/topic#163792
Time: 16-Dec-2005 3:01 PM

Moth3r's RotJ was in my mail today... looks like I have a project this weekend :-)

I will NOT be touching up the colors this time from the looks of it, they are beautiful.
There will still be a slight brightness tweak I think, and I might add some sort of sharpening if it doesn't look like crap.

I suggest the last one since the first 2 movies have a nice sharp clarity and the RotJ seems a little softer. I HATE edge enhancement so odds are I'm just talking out of my lower orifice.

Post: #163790
Topic: The Moth3r PAL DVD Set Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163790/action/topic#163790
Time: 16-Dec-2005 2:57 PM

Just received RotJ today. I LOVE what you did with the color.
This has probably been answered but did you use some noise reduction filtering on this? It seems less sharp then the first two.

Btw, when I worked with ANH and ESB, the color vectors showed the blue to be fully saturated, the yellows and greens were almost non-existent.

Post: #163055
Topic: Idea & Info: a Dune Fan Edit thread...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163055/action/topic#163055
Time: 13-Dec-2005 7:55 PM

I think we're all hip to Lucas ripping as much off of Frank Herbert as he could without getting sued.

Post: #162881
Topic: Idea & Info: a Dune Fan Edit thread...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162881/action/topic#162881
Time: 13-Dec-2005 12:07 AM

"Amidala?"

I was sort of waiting to see who would crack on that first.

But seriously, it's the NEW edit of Dune. Amidala has been inserted as a deliberate create decision.

Post: #162344
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162344/action/topic#162344
Time: 10-Dec-2005 5:37 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong but you pretty muched described OCPMovie's Classic Edition.

Post: #162343
Topic: Star War, Episode III - Backstroke Of The West (part-finished release?)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162343/action/topic#162343
Time: 10-Dec-2005 5:34 PM

If I understand correctly, there is no difference between the theatrical and the DVD versions of Ep. 3. Which to my thinking means a quick conversion from SRT -> SubPicture and a reauthor.
Should be a 15 minute project. Can't wait to see it.

Post: #161812
Topic: .: Citizen's NTSC DVD / PAL DVD / XviD project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161812/action/topic#161812
Time: 8-Dec-2005 12:06 PM

I noticed in ANH the wipe when Luke and Obi are lifting 3PO (just before Ben's house) is missing too. It caught me off guard when I first saw it in Moth3r's. Is that fixed in Citizen's?

Post: #161235
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161235/action/topic#161235
Time: 6-Dec-2005 7:33 PM

I gotta say that I agree. I don't want to see any changes to the film made in the X0 project, but I don't EVER remember seeing the garbage mattes when I originally viewed the film in theaters.
Either it was a limitation of the films transfers (versus better quality laserdiscs), or just my lack of accuity at the time. I feel that anything that yanks you out of the movie experience is bad.
(Which is one of the reasons Lucas' crap ass digital characters annoy me.)

Post: #160954
Topic: .: Moth3r's PAL DVD project :.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/160954/action/topic#160954
Time: 6-Dec-2005 12:44 AM

To be fair, he is offering to pay forward. If you don't want to help him out don't. You could also point out that MySpleen.com contains many versions he's asking for.
Dunno, is he being greedy? Maybe. Spamming? Definitely.

Post: #160888
Topic: Star War, Episode III - Backstroke Of The West (part-finished release?)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/160888/action/topic#160888
Time: 5-Dec-2005 8:25 PM

Text (.srt) complete version: http://adventureclub.postrock.net/botw.srt

Post: #160534
Topic: Star War, Episode III - Backstroke Of The West (part-finished release?)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/160534/action/topic#160534
Time: 4-Dec-2005 10:50 PM

I was kinda hoping that ADigitalMan would add it to his edit since I know I'll be grabbing that.

Post: #160324
Topic: Dr. M's Reinventing The Wheel Edition (PAL to NTSC+) (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/160324/action/topic#160324
Time: 3-Dec-2005 7:06 PM

I actually haven't gotten myself psyched up enough to do this...yet. If someone wanted to wing me a copy so I don't have to wait for MySpleen...

Anybody see this yet and know if this'll need color correction or not?
I know Moth3r was saying that he's done some work and it looks better than the first 2.
If it's a straight resize and audio dub I could probably get this done in a short weekend.

Post: #158925
Topic: ***The ADigitalMan non-Star Wars DVD Info and Feedback Thread***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/158925/action/topic#158925
Time: 29-Nov-2005 12:05 AM

The whole PiF thing doesn't seem to be working that well, do you have any alternate distribution methods in the works?

Post: #158257
Topic: .: Citizen's NTSC DVD / PAL DVD / XviD project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/158257/action/topic#158257
Time: 27-Nov-2005 12:01 AM

Hey didn't GL intend for the rear channels to be swapped? That's what he said about the DVD...

Post: #158060
Topic: ***The ADigitalMan non-Star Wars DVD Info and Feedback Thread***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/158060/action/topic#158060
Time: 26-Nov-2005 12:34 AM

I'd like to get some of these, foremost the HP edits. Anyone want to get me on the PiF train please PM me.

Post: #157838
Topic: The "ADigitalMan Special Editions" DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/157838/action/topic#157838
Time: 24-Nov-2005 8:54 PM

/me luv demonoid.

Post: #157744
Topic: .: Moth3r's PAL DVD project :.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/157744/action/topic#157744
Time: 24-Nov-2005 1:39 PM

Yeah, what the heck is that? I just did a project on Womble last night and it cut the black frames at the end too. Is that an option or bug?

Post: #157140
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/157140/action/topic#157140
Time: 22-Nov-2005 12:53 AM

THX is a hoax anyway. You guys ever see the first DVD release of the Highlander? It was THX certified and is probably still considered one of the worst looking DVD transfers ever.
And wait, isn't that travisty of a disc for True Lies THX certified? If the edges were enhanced anymore they'd cut through the picture tube.

Post: #154775
Topic: The "ADigitalMan Special Editions" DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154775/action/topic#154775
Time: 13-Nov-2005 7:50 PM

ADM: From my limited knowledge of Womble, doesn't it allow you to do wipes, and then only re-encode the localized regions that require it (leaving video segments alone where there is no change/need to re-encode)?
There should be minimal if any degredation under those conditions.

Post: #154617
Topic: Dr. M's Reinventing The Wheel Edition (PAL to NTSC+) (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154617/action/topic#154617
Time: 13-Nov-2005 1:00 AM

Rikter: I'll get you a complete set once RotJ is done then.

Post: #154513
Topic: Dr. M's Reinventing The Wheel Edition (PAL to NTSC+) (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154513/action/topic#154513
Time: 12-Nov-2005 1:38 PM

It was posted on a.b.starwars and is being payed forward by people. Always hoped it would hit myspleen but it never did. Anyone want to help wannabe out?

Post: #152843
Topic: ***The ADigitalMan non-Star Wars DVD Info and Feedback Thread***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/152843/action/topic#152843
Time: 6-Nov-2005 1:22 AM

I strongly recommend you catch up with Joss Whedon's comic book of Serenity (Dark Horse comics) before doing an edit.
It's a prequel (to the film) and bridges the gap between the TV series and the movie. It explains a lot and patches much of what seems like continuity errors.

Post: #151835
Topic: Star War, Episode III - Backstroke Of The West (part-finished release?)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151835/action/topic#151835
Time: 1-Nov-2005 10:07 AM

If you're looking for the subfile I think it's still on the server I put it... I'd have to check.

Post: #151788
Topic: Off Topic: Cheapest Place to Get Ep III?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151788/action/topic#151788
Time: 1-Nov-2005 1:33 AM

I know this is a bit off, but I figure most of us are going to be shopping for the best deal tomorrow.

Most electronics stores (Circuit City, Best Buy, etc.) are listing $14.99. Anyone find a better deal?

I picked up Ep. II on it's release date at Toys r Us (no kidding) for $9.99.