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Post: #98238
Topic: Thought on de-SE'ing the DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98238/action/topic#98238
Time: 24-Mar-2005 10:09 PM

Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
Was that line ever recorded? I know it is in the novelization.

The "Blade" one?

Yeah, it's in the documentary 'Empire of Dreams' as a bonus feature on the DVD.

Post: #98226
Topic: Thought on de-SE'ing the DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98226/action/topic#98226
Time: 24-Mar-2005 8:24 PM

The quality is decent. None of it has finished effects (ie: no saber effects for Obi-wan) and no planet explosion for Alderaan. I tried splicing them into the film once and it turned out pretty well, but you could tell that happened. Basically I used masks instead of painting everything back in the right way.

Anyways, I only bring it up because I really like the Obi-Wan part that was cut:

The exchange goes:

Vader: Your powers are weak old man!
Obi: You can't win, Darth. If my blade should find it's mark, you will cease to exist but no matterif you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.
**Saber Clash**

Does alot better job of explaining why Vader can't win.

Post: #98224
Topic: Thought on de-SE'ing the DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98224/action/topic#98224
Time: 24-Mar-2005 8:04 PM

Editous, since you seem to do a wonderful job with the painting and masking of film any chance of taking a crack at the scenes found in the bonus material on the DVDs? The ones I mean particularly are the 'If my blade should find it's mark' with Obi-Wan and the "And you call yourselves human" scene with Tarkin and Leia. I only bring this up because you seem to have corrected similar scenes that were actually in the film.

Post: #97381
Topic: Lucas to rerelease Star Wars films in 3D
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/97381/action/topic#97381
Time: 19-Mar-2005 1:35 PM

Kiss Me Kate was also availble in 3D and it was also a great film. 3D films struggled because big name directors did not initially gravitate towards it. This is a different scenerio. Studios like Disney and Fox, directors like Lucas, Speilberg, Cameron, Rodriguez and Zemeckis are already lining up to be a part of it. Would you say that Cinemascope is a gimmick? Because it was spawned from the same idea 3D was.

Just because I'm excited about this film doesn't mean that I'm in the wrong forum. People can support the original versions of the film and appreciate changes Lucas makes to the films. I'm a fan of cinema first, Star Wars second. It's not my battle cry I carry to the grave "OOT or Death!!". I think both versions are important, just as both versions of Touch of Evil are important. The original was a B-Movie that was very hammy. The re-cut version years later made it the original version that Orson Welles intended based on his production notes he had written. Both have a place in the history of film.

It's a fun way for George Lucas to do something with the trilogy. I am sure he isn't looking at this as the 'definitive edition' of his films, so the normal re-visioned version that was just released will still be the ones that people can marvel at and we can still pine for the original.

This is an experience film. Tell me that you are not thoroughly excited to have the cave monster come flying out at you as the Falcon zips away or have Obi Wan swinging his saber up in your grill? How about the X-Wing barrelling down the trench right at you. Obviously he is going to manipulate the shots for the 3D effect, but I can only see positive things from this. Fun for the audience to feel like kids again.

If you aren't excited, you've become too wrapped up in the whole OOT thing and can't just enjoy the films for just that: movies.

Post: #97371
Topic: "The Graphite Collection" - DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/97371/action/topic#97371
Time: 19-Mar-2005 12:17 PM

fushion, there are some black level issues between the posters and the rest of the case. On some of the posters, the upper right hand corner seems to be grey'd out. I don't know if they are supposed to be like that.

Anyways, if you did it in Photoshop it should be a quick contrast fix. Otherwise, they look great.

Post: #97369
Topic: Lucas to rerelease Star Wars films in 3D
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/97369/action/topic#97369
Time: 19-Mar-2005 12:13 PM

"It's not something that has been done in GOOD movies"

Apparently you haven't seen Dial M for Murder, one of Hitchcock's best films. It stars the lovely Grace Kelly and is availble now from Warner Home Video. I suggest you check it out before you go around saying things like that.

I really don't see what the complaints are. 3D can not be viewed on DVD (pretty much) to date. That means you won't be seeing this release to home theater and you would have to drive to a digital 3D location to watch it.

I think it's just good ole fashion movie going fun, the way Lucas intended for his films to be. He's combining some of the great things of early cinema: 3D and serials.

Post: #97317
Topic: Lucas to rerelease Star Wars films in 3D
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/97317/action/topic#97317
Time: 18-Mar-2005 9:31 PM

What seems to be the trouble? He is presenting the films in 3D. I think it's great. Hitchcock did Dial M for Murder! in 3D and it was better for it. There are alot of scenes in which 3D would be very impressive. It's fun and a great nod to cinema of old.

Post: #97128
Topic: Thought on de-SE'ing the DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/97128/action/topic#97128
Time: 17-Mar-2005 4:28 PM

Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
How big is the file? I have a 2GB mailbox.

It's about 15 MBs. I am going to have to recap it. It is WAAAAY too dark and TMPGENC doesn't do a very good job of brightening it.

If there are any specific settings you would like me to use in TMPGENC, go ahead and post them now so when I do the recap tonight you won't have to re-encode it later.

Post: #97120
Topic: Thought on de-SE'ing the DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/97120/action/topic#97120
Time: 17-Mar-2005 4:02 PM

I captured it, but the capture seems alittle dark.

Also, I don't have any upload space so if anyone wants it, they will have to get it in email and upload it to for everyone else.

I may do a different capture later on with a s-video output from the Gamecub. I had to use the standard RCA jacks. I'll go to gamestop and see if they have an svid chord for cheap.

Post: #97114
Topic: Need Help Finding Struzan Art
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/97114/action/topic#97114
Time: 17-Mar-2005 9:27 AM

This is a bit OT, but does anyone have the link for those Struzan Hellboy posters (the unsigned ones). I remember there was a link up on the net to purchase them about 5 months ago, but can't find it anywhere.

I just hung my Episode III poster up on the wall, it's nice. The lava looks a bit queer under the title and it doesn't ahve a tag line at the top, but other than that it's pretty good.

Your DVD covers are great. I'm thinking about using the others you uploaded earlier.

Post: #97028
Topic: Thought on de-SE'ing the DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/97028/action/topic#97028
Time: 17-Mar-2005 1:46 AM

I have Rebel Strike...anyone know how to unlock that video? What mission should I complete to do so?

EDIT: Nevermind, I found it. The video is decent quality. Of course, it isn't as crisp or clean as the New DVDs are. Also, the old Anakin images are not included in it either.

Post: #96887
Topic: George Lucas on 60 Minutes.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96887/action/topic#96887
Time: 16-Mar-2005 11:26 AM

First off, George Lucas isn't a moron. He created the two characters that you use for you 'User Name'. Secondly, the idea of having the circle be complete with the Anakin Skywalker whose story was told in the previous chapters is probably what he says he 'envisioned' which is what he did in the theatrical ROTJ. But the person playing him changed, so he made the switcheroo.

Post: #96843
Topic: Attempt to restore the original 20th Century Fox logos (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96843/action/topic#96843
Time: 16-Mar-2005 3:29 AM

Can anyone give me a definitive answer on the Fox Logo that originally ran before Empire Strikes Back and a good source to find it at?

Post: #96841
Topic: George Lucas on 60 Minutes.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96841/action/topic#96841
Time: 15-Mar-2005 9:18 PM

Oh dear Lord. Your analogies fail because it is still his house. He can paint it neon pink and no one can make him do otherwise. Everyone in the neighborhood can call him up and tell him they liked it the old color, and it was better the old color, but as long as he can sleep at night with it neon pink, that's his own choice, it's his house.

I want the OT to be availible as it was seen originally. But my personal wants have nothing to do with what George Lucas can do as an artist. If he wants to repaint the mural, it's his choice, it's his painting. Providing an unaltered copy of the painting for the masses would be nice, but there is no burden upon him to do so.

Post: #96531
Topic: George Lucas on 60 Minutes.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96531/action/topic#96531
Time: 13-Mar-2005 9:31 PM

I thought it was excellent. Much to the chigrin of us who post here, Lucas still stands by the idea that these are his films and he can do whatever he wants with them.

I particularly liked his analogy:
"Say I panted my house white. Someone comes along and says I should paint it green. But I don't want it to be green. Maybe it should be green, maybe it will look better being green, but I want it white. It's going to be white."

Post: #96183
Topic: StarWarsLegacy.com - The Official Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96183/action/topic#96183
Time: 10-Mar-2005 11:38 PM

Mike,

It says you made an update on March 9, yet I can't find any changes to the site??

Also, what's the reason behind discontinuing the larger images being able to pop up when clicked on in the tutorial?

Post: #96097
Topic: Thought on de-SE'ing the DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96097/action/topic#96097
Time: 10-Mar-2005 4:40 PM

You'd be better off searching the net for the game ROM from Gamecube emulation sites.

Post: #96083
Topic: Ep3 Theatrical poster
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96083/action/topic#96083
Time: 10-Mar-2005 8:48 AM

Contacted Fox. A bulk of the Star Wars promo stuff will be released in 6 days.

It was unclear if this poster would be included with that.

Post: #95965
Topic: Ep3 Theatrical poster
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95965/action/topic#95965
Time: 9-Mar-2005 11:41 AM

The trouble I'll have is Fox only lets you have one poster per screen, so thus I will have to display this first before I can bring it home. BLAST THEM!

I wonder how long this will be released after the second batch of teaser stuff that is supposed to come out next week.

Post: #95543
Topic: Attempt to restore the original 20th Century Fox logos (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95543/action/topic#95543
Time: 6-Mar-2005 11:39 AM

Has anyone found a good restored source image for the Fox Logo? I've just got my slave drive back up and operational and want to take another crack at de-SE'izing ESB and possible ANH.

Post: #95542
Topic: Empire Of Dreams 2
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95542/action/topic#95542
Time: 6-Mar-2005 5:30 AM

Couple quick fixes:
1) Ewoks switched to Wookies
2) Endor moon is far more protected with the brush cleared away from the 'back door' as most military people would do. To dangerous having all that cover around.
3)Sandstorm subplot would be reinserted. During that time, Luke discusses how he continued training after he left Yoda, refining his skills as they hunted for Han Solo across the galaxy.
4)Subplot of the Alliance seeing Solo, Skywalker, Leia and Lando as insubordnate outsiders. They left the fight against the Empire to go looking for Han Solo. I would not welcome them back to the cause without reserve. Make the plot point that they agree to go on the Endor mission to re-establish good faith between them and the Alliance.
5)Boba Fett jets off of the barge once the s**t hits the fan. We have a shot of him falling back to Jabba's side. When it all starts to fall to pieces, Leia still strangles Boba Fett. Jabba looks at Boba and insults him while asking him why he does nothing. Boba Fett shrugs and walks away. Last we see of Boba Fett. Make it less personal, more business. As the story flows now, he's dealt with Jedi and wishes not to do so again.
6)The finale on the Endor moon should not exist. The scenes of the people rejoicing throughout the galaxy should stay in. However, have the principles talk from various ships (ala ESB) and go their seperate ways. The Tatooine scenes feature Luke returning home as the people rejoice, Leia and Han returning to Corscant, Lando to Bespin...you get the idea. Have this grand story end with it truly being a tale of misfits who came together at the right moment and saved the galaxy. From there, like all great warriors, they must return back to the world the left. They are different, but the place they left is not.
7)Luke burries Vader at the Homestead. The circle would then indeed be complete. Final shot of Luke looking out at the twin suns of Tatooine. Wipe, Credits.

That's just some of the stuff I would do. Lucas really skimped out on some of his mythology character traits in the final film. Not sure why.

Post: #95533
Topic: StarWarsLegacy.com - The Official Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95533/action/topic#95533
Time: 6-Mar-2005 2:05 AM

Mike,

I enjoy checking the site to see **how** you are doing what you are doing and what errors you are pointing out. It makes it easier for those of us that might want to take the DVD and **fix** these problems. In fact, I had gotten as far as the Tantive stuff on my VIAO before the slave drive crashed and lost the project.

So, anyways.....keep up the good work. Can't wait to see the next update.

Post: #79675
Topic: StarWarsLegacy.com - The Official Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79675/action/topic#79675
Time: 28-Nov-2004 11:36 AM

Thing is that all those other shirts are fine, however if one of us sees someone walking down the street wearing the one that Mike is sending out, we will know a) they are from this site and b) they are a true Original Trilogy purist. That puts all the others to shame.

Post: #77481
Topic: Info Wanted: German HDTV rip
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/77481/action/topic#77481
Time: 12-Nov-2004 11:35 PM

I have a copy of ESB from this rip, well...atleast had. When my hard drive got attacked, I may have lost it. I was hoping to use the new DD 5.1 track and add it to this video to see what I could come up with.

The picture is top notch. Too bad it is the SE or we'd be in business.

Post: #76545
Topic: Quickie question about VOB ripping
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/76545/action/topic#76545
Time: 7-Nov-2004 10:40 PM

Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
I love Vegas 5. You can download and use it free for 30 days. In fact, you can drop the VOB straight in, and edit as is.

(You will have to extract the audio, though, but that's easy. I use AC32PCM for quicky jobs.)

I had no idea about the ability to edit VOB's with Vegas.

Oh, and about my 'promise', don't worry I haven't forgotten. I don't really have a computer, as this is an old HDD I had to boot up because my brand new 250 GB drive got attacked by a virus onslaught and changed the file system to FAT12. Thus, all the files are in there but I can't get the computer to agree with PartitionMagic that the drive is indeed bigger than 10.0 MB.