GhostAlpha26

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Post: #258793
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258793/action/topic#258793
Time: 28-Nov-2006 11:02 AM

Originally posted by: auximenies
It is inane for you to tell the guy that his idea for sharing a clip to whomever he chooses is "silly". I find it silly that you can't be patient and had to complain about the situation. And yes, you are complaining.

I didnt ask for the clip and I said its his choice, I can wait til late Dec.

Actually complaining would be... why didn’t you give it to us why haven’t you shared it with the rest can I get it why cant I get it. I was trying to make an observation about the situation but if you have to call it something else be my guest.

Originally posted by: auximenies
You don't see us petitioning Adywan to make the clip available to everyone either, do you? It's interesting how you've interpreted our lack of comments on the matter.

I thought most would be mature enough not care about a short clip being available to everyone....proved me wrong

Post: #258720
Topic: Help Wanted: Request - Star Wars episodes IV, V, VI & 1997 Special Editions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258720/action/topic#258720
Time: 27-Nov-2006 9:21 PM

Originally posted by: Marvolo
What would be the difference between the 97 special editions and the 2004 special editions?

As far as the movies themselves?

the 2004 release was a more extensive restoration

Heres what they did for 04. http://www.starwars.com/episode-iv/release/video/f20040916/index.html

May not be the best for info but this should help too

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_changes_in_Star_Wars_re-releases

Post: #258713
Topic: Sluggo's Star Wars Trailer Contest *Next contest begins April 25th*
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258713/action/topic#258713
Time: 27-Nov-2006 8:24 PM

I’m really glad you decided to go ahead and do this. Hopefully a lot of members get involved and make this interesting.

If there’s anything you need some help with let me know

Post: #258519
Topic: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - THE MOVIE - Finally finished
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258519/action/topic#258519
Time: 26-Nov-2006 3:55 PM

I’m not sure if this was discussed already, but I was wondering how you extracted the videos from the game. Did you use the PC or Xbox disc? And depending on which you used does anyone know how someone could extract the movies from an Xbox game?

Post: #258497
Topic: ***The "Darth Editous" Episode IV DVD Info and Feedback Thread*** - a partially "de-specialed" DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258497/action/topic#258497
Time: 26-Nov-2006 11:04 AM

Thats awesome, Im excited to see this when its done

Post: #258447
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258447/action/topic#258447
Time: 26-Nov-2006 1:19 AM

Originally posted by: adywan

this was something that i promised everyone that donated and as much as i would love to post the clip for everyone, it just wouldn't be fair on those who donated. sorry

It is %100 your decision and you have every right to distribute the clip to whomever you want but IMO it’s a bit inane to only give this clip out to certain people because eventually it’s going to be seen by anyone who wants for free, once the edit is complete. I’m not complaining or saying you should dish it out to everyone I just think it’s kinda silly. I know I would be speaking for others too but I really don't see the donators getting up in arms about you sharing a clip either.

Post: #258034
Topic: Info & Help Wanted: [<( The Star Wars Trailers Project )>]
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258034/action/topic#258034
Time: 22-Nov-2006 12:04 AM

Thanks for the credit Sluggo, I really hope it gains interest and becomes something big

Im Sorry for the thread jack but I thought this thread could help me

Does anyone know where you could find the muppet babies episodes that spoofed star wars? I know there was one for sure and thought there was possibly a second episode.

Post: #257583
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257583/action/topic#257583
Time: 19-Nov-2006 11:41 PM

Originally posted by: adywan
I couldn't have even started to do this again until after X-mas at least if it wasn't for everyone that has donated. I can't thank everyone enough. I'll get the clips i promised to everyone who donated online later this week.

thanks again

"you may dispense with the pleasantries commander were here to put you back on schedule"

Just kidding I actually didnt donate (sorry I didnt).... I just couldnt resist, plus the last clip really got me excited for this release

Post: #257581
Topic: ***The "Darth Editous" Episode IV DVD Info and Feedback Thread*** - a partially "de-specialed" DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257581/action/topic#257581
Time: 19-Nov-2006 11:31 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Editous

but now I'm torn between doing some colour correction, which I know so many people would like to see, and leaving it be, because the colours have never been a problem for me (except the saturation on Tatooine).

So what are people's biggest problems with the colours in Ep IV? The Tantive IV, obviously, and the first shots of Tatooine, but any other shots that you'd like to see corrected?

DE

I'm starting to feel the same way, if you’re not looking at screen caps side by side the color correction is not something you really notice when you’re watching it on a TV (besides the lightsabers, cant forget the lightsabers

). That said it still would be cool if the movie was color corrected. I thought you were tinkering with some techniques to correct the color in the thread that was using the GOUT as a basis? None of them worked out for you to apply the process to the entire movie? If not I wouldn’t mind having a v3 released without color correction so I could watch a great edit over the winter holiday

Post: #256485
Topic: ***The "Darth Editous" Episode IV DVD Info and Feedback Thread*** - a partially "de-specialed" DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/256485/action/topic#256485
Time: 12-Nov-2006 6:44 PM

whats the best way to get in touch with you then? Private message?

Post: #255588
Topic: Adobe AE Questions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/255588/action/topic#255588
Time: 8-Nov-2006 2:25 PM

Originally posted by: Laserman
I put $50 on you not making around the track, I got a go in an Indycar once when I use to race V8s, and the pit crew spent the entire time wetting themselves laughing at me trying to get it out of pit lane..
Looking forward to the pics.

Starting and actually going around the track are two different things

Working on the pics, well whats the deal with posting a short clip, any legal infringments or what ?

Post: #255198
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/255198/action/topic#255198
Time: 6-Nov-2006 10:03 PM

adywan: I really think the new death star scene is great. It adds a great feel to the Empire that if you think about was always missing. The Empire was always talked about as some galaxy spanning oppressive juggernaut but other than the death star you never get a sense of the "Imperial Might" that is the Empire and I really think the new scene adds much needed "scale" to them. To me it heightens the element of danger and difficulty that the heroes must overcome to win which makes the movie just that much better.

Not to be anal and If I missed you saying the scene still needs some work I apologize. But I noticed something as the Stardestroyer approaches the Deathstar (at 1:18 on the time indicator). As the Stardestroyer in the background gets covered by the Deathstar, the outer edge of the Deathstar seemed somewhat transparent and you could see part of the background Stardestroyer through the Deathstar. Maybe it’s just me and if it’s still in progress I’m sorry to be a nag. On closer inspection I think I may be making things up, it looks ok after I took a better look.

Anyhow great work the scene is already spectacular.

Post: #255174
Topic: Adobe AE Questions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/255174/action/topic#255174
Time: 6-Nov-2006 8:30 PM

Originally posted by: Laserman

That is why I suggested photoshop, when it is only a few frame and sub-pixel accuracy isn't required it can sometimes be the fastest method.

I'm glad it worked for you - post a pic!

You don't really require a PHD to us video editing programs, but they are setup to allow great freedom with editing tasks, and with freedom comes necessary complexity.
If the camera moved in that shot and perspectives changed etc. they still need to be able to get the job done, which means tracking warping, matchmoving etc.

It is all about knowing your programs well and using the best one for the particular job, sometimes it will be photoshop, sometimes shake, sometimes a combination of MAYA, Shake and Photoshop.

The programs today are amazingly powerful, but it does mean that you really want to work through the tutorials and spend a bit of time learning them rather than diving in at the deep end. It is a good idea to have a few lessons before jumping into a formula 1 racer and expecting to be able to drive it around the track.

I’m glad you did recommend PS made it so much easier. Just have to find a place to host the image and then Ill post up.

I see what you’re saying about the programs. I just thought they would be somewhat more user friendly when there accessible to the general public. And I think Id get around a track in an F1 car just fine. Same basic principals apply, gas+brake+paddle shifters= Awesome, Not saying Id make Schumacher's (more like Alonso this year) time around a track but could get around nonetheless

Post: #254929
Topic: Adobe AE Questions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/254929/action/topic#254929
Time: 5-Nov-2006 12:32 PM

Ok I got it, I went into Photoshop and found that hitting crt+ the double quotes button creates a grid overlay on an image and I could easy snap the cut out section right back into the same place on the following frames. Best part was it took about 3 minutes to correct all the frames.

I still couldn’t have progressed this far without everyone’s help, Thanks again guys. I don’t think I’m done though so don’t go too far away

Post: #254927
Topic: Adobe AE Questions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/254927/action/topic#254927
Time: 5-Nov-2006 11:58 AM

I think I just wasn’t cut out for video editing. I couldn’t get a single technique to work at all.

Tuckuh: I think I messed up the 11th step with drawing the mask. I used the rectangular tool and just formed a box around Luke at his highest point. I didn’t save anything I just drew the box and then continued to the next step. Maybe I needed to do something after I drew the box?

DarthBalls: Womble is a being a Flipping POS and not letting me import VOB's it stops responding every time I do something in the program anymore. I had created an avi file from the VOB's using DVD2AVI. I imported that avi file and scaned to a "clean" frame and then I’m lost because I can’t figure out a tool that would allow me to cut out a section of a clean frame to reapply to the subsequent frames with Luke in them. The pen tool and the rectangular tool don’t work for me because after I cut out a section and go to paste it just turns out to be the full clip again.

This is really starting to get annoying. Not anyone’s directions you guys have been great but it’s the programs and the obtuse ways you have to correct half a dozen frames. You need a frigging PhD to use these programs it’s so ridiculous. Why can’t I just cut a section of a frame out Create some short of grid to line up the section I cut out so I could just drag and drop it into the correct position of all the following frames? That just seems easy and something this program should be able to do.

Post: #254860
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/254860/action/topic#254860
Time: 4-Nov-2006 4:59 PM

Originally posted by: vbangle
Ghost & Dune: Didn't you read what Laserman said? He said that a blog would actually take LESS time than posting updates here.....

Originally posted by: Laserman
we have been toying with the idea of a blog or similar for the site so you guys can see a bit more what we are up to, as prepping articles for the site takes a very long time.

I thought they were talking about the main X0 site, not posting here on originaltrilogy.

To me updates don’t really matter, yeah it shows progress but even Laserman said he’d much rather be watching it then still doing what he’s doing and doing any nonessential side work , blog, updates is not getting to the ultimate goal of enjoying the movie for their selves and the fans to watch.

Post: #254812
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/254812/action/topic#254812
Time: 4-Nov-2006 9:28 AM

Originally posted by: Laserman
So that is pretty much what has happened in the last month - we have been toying with the idea of a blog or similar for the site so you guys can see a bit more what we are up to, as prepping articles for the site takes a very long time.
Wadda you think, good idea/bad idea?

I don’t have much weight around here, but after such a good explanation I wouldn’t want you guys to take away more time that could be used editing the movie rather than keeping us at bay. Unless you would enjoy the blog you could do it, but don’t take more time up working on nonessential stuff, after your post I would hope anyone would agree time is hard to come by for you guys so use it wisely. So in conclusion...Mind what you have learned save you it can

Post: #254796
Topic: Adobe AE Questions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/254796/action/topic#254796
Time: 4-Nov-2006 1:39 AM

You guys are flipping awesome. Give me a day or 2 and Ill see how I handle this ( I have a few other corrections in mind I think Ill need help with) and get back here to let you know how Im making out. Again I cant thank you guys enough for everything.

Post: #254720
Topic: Adobe AE Questions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/254720/action/topic#254720
Time: 3-Nov-2006 5:29 PM

Originally posted by: Laserman
If you are coming from DVD then download DVDDecrypter and VirtualDubMod.
Rip the DVD down with DVDDecrypter using file mode. (I think it is the default anyway)
Then open up virtualdubmod.
Then FILE/OPEN VIDEO FILE/ and choose the .VOB file you wish to open (that DVDDecrypter created)
Click OK on any of the other questions it asks about audio etc.
It should load the file after a minute or three.
Go to the start of the bit of Video you want to work on, and press Mark In button(The second last button on the right at the bottom of screen)
Now move forwards a few frames to the end of the bit that you want to work on (you can move forward a frame at a time by pressing the right arrow key on the keyboard)
Press the Mark Out button (the last button) and the bit of selected video should show as blue on the timeline.
Then go to File/Save Image Sequence and choose something lossless like a .tga file or similar.

That's it - you have you sequence of images and can play in photoshop or any other program really.

YOU ARE THE GREATEST, Thanks so much, I cant explain my gratitude for all the help thus far.

I swear I’m done after this but, after I have corrected the frames how do I re-import them back into the DVD? Just one at a time or is there another way to do that? And should I use womble to mesh the project together?

I know I’m being a real nag but this means the world to me thank you so much.

Post: #254652
Topic: Adobe AE Questions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/254652/action/topic#254652
Time: 3-Nov-2006 9:41 AM

Originally posted by: Laserman if you can't sort in in AE, and it is only a few frames you could always just export the few frames to photoshop and do it there, just load each frame into a separate layer and use the extensive paint tools then save each layer back out again as a separate image when done.

That sounds like a good way to try, but (I'm really bad with this stuff) how do I create single frames to import into Photoshop? Also what format does the movie have to be in to create single frames to import into PS? I'm sorry for all the questions, but I really appreciate all the help so far, I hope you guys won't get annoyed with me.

I have a PC if that’s any help

Tuckuh, I was having some problems with that tutorial (I think I just suck at AE) but I think many of those other tutorials will really help me, thank you

Post: #254620
Topic: Adobe AE Questions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/254620/action/topic#254620
Time: 3-Nov-2006 1:10 AM

I’m trying to figure something out in After Effects and was wondering if someone could help. In the scene when Luke jumps off the carbon freezing chamber platform his upper body bounces back into the picture for a few frames. What I was trying to do to fix it was this (I have no idea if this is the best way to do it or not).

I wanted to select the area BEFORE Luke bounces back into frame and reapply it to the following frames where his body would be seen. I just wanted to select the small area of the picture where this occurs and leave the rest of the picture alone. So I would have selected the area when it looks "clean" and then use that section and apply it overtop the frames when you can see Lukes body. Is that possible? If so how would I do it? If there’s an easier way could someone let me know?

If you guys have any tips, direction, tools, anything you guys could do, I would really appreciate it.

Thank you

Post: #251747
Topic: Info Wanted: anyone doing a GOUT Edit?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/251747/action/topic#251747
Time: 17-Oct-2006 11:54 AM

Thank you. I just remember seeing a few posts here and there about people mulling over the idea of a GOUT edit, but never got clear signs if they were or not. I just figurered since its been out for a month now people would have some ideas going around and since the 04 DVD's are so flawed the GOUT would be a better jumping off point. Espically since edits are trying to recapture the GOUT in some ways.

Post: #251735
Topic: Info Wanted: anyone doing a GOUT Edit?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/251735/action/topic#251735
Time: 17-Oct-2006 11:12 AM

After doing a serach the threads returned were about the GOUT nothing about an edit.

There is no thread answering my question specfially if someone is working or planning on an all inclusive GOUT Edit (Not just sound but a full workover)....so the question still stands.

Post: #251692
Topic: Info Wanted: anyone doing a GOUT Edit?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/251692/action/topic#251692
Time: 17-Oct-2006 2:15 AM — Edited 4-Jul-2020 12:00 PM

I was wondering if anyone was going to try an edit with the GOUT?

Post: #251662
Topic: Info: Auto-correction from SE colours to GOUT colours (lots of information)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/251662/action/topic#251662
Time: 16-Oct-2006 10:18 PM

Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
I figure the X0 project will do a fine job of that w/o resorting to GOUT.

I dont want to step on the X0 teams toes but I was under the impression that they are not trying to fix the errors I mentioned

Taken from X0's thread
"A possible second version could include fixes to matte lines and garbage mattes, but keep the rest of the "glitches" intact."

I am not up to date on their preservation and if they changed what their intentions were, then just let me know.