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Post: #73305
Topic: Attack of the Clones soundtrack
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/73305/action/topic#73305
Time: 23-Oct-2004 11:18 PM

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Originally posted by: PSYCHO_DAYV

BTW, BIZZLE, WE DON'T MIND THE FOUL LANGUAGE ON HERE, BUT KEEP IN THE OFF TOPIC THREAD. THE GENERAL SW DISCUSSION AND THEATRICAL CUTS VS. SPECIAL EDITION CATEGORIES ARE FOR ALL AGES. THEREFORE, IT IS FROWNED UPON WHEN FOUL LANGUAGE IS POSTED IN THESE THREADS. WELCOME TO THE BOARDS.

What about constant CAPS? I'm just kidding.

I think we should start a petition for the release of the entire score of AOTC. I would like to hear the whole thing. I own all the scores for the original trilogy and never thought of owning any of the PT scores until reading this thread.

Also, does anyone think that the battlefield genosis scenes would have been better suited if they were more 'Imperial March' heavy? I mean, I know the editor was patching together sound cues from TPM and AOTC, but if you are going to cut and paste why not use all 5 films as source material?

Post: #72904
Topic: Idea: About De-SEizing the DVDs... We need to Vote on Changes!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72904/action/topic#72904
Time: 21-Oct-2004 8:48 PM

Originally posted by: DarthJardus
Get rid of ALL SE changes except the landspeeder touch ups. Those are fine.

What about extending the detention block or the lightsaber fixes in Star Wars?

Post: #72836
Topic: Episode III trailer Nov 4 on Access Hollywood
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72836/action/topic#72836
Time: 21-Oct-2004 8:32 AM

It won't be on the end of the film. First off, no one is leaving the Incredibles. From everything I have heard, it is going to be the best animated film in a long time. Second, the trailer is coming loose in the can. That means the projectionists decide where the trailer goes on at.

Post: #72758
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72758/action/topic#72758
Time: 21-Oct-2004 2:53 AM

Originally posted by: zion
Yeah, I just saw your email about that too. You've hereby convinced me that I'm capturing too dark. Time for some more tweaking....

Yeah, and do something about Harrison's plaque.

Post: #72757
Topic: StarWarsLegacy.com - The Official Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72757/action/topic#72757
Time: 21-Oct-2004 2:43 AM

Well, I took the VOB file straight from the DVD and then seperated the audio and video, clipped a few frames from the video and then remux'd them back together. I used TMPGEnc DVD authoring program and it said the bitrate was outside the readible amount for standard DVD players.

But I thank you for all the information Mike. I think it is great that you bother to reply to all our questions about this.

Post: #72750
Topic: StarWarsLegacy.com - The Official Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72750/action/topic#72750
Time: 21-Oct-2004 2:16 AM

Mike I noticed on your site that you state you use Adobe After Effects software. Is this the only software you use? And are you able to take the straight raw files and edit them, or do you have to convert like the rest of us?

Also, I did an edit on some footage from the DVD the other night and when I went to burn it for a test it said that the audio and video bit stream would add together to be too much. I understand this concept, but don't understand how Lucasfilm was able to do it, and I'm not.

Post: #72605
Topic: StarWarsLegacy.com - The Official Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72605/action/topic#72605
Time: 20-Oct-2004 5:17 PM

Mike, I'm impressed with your work on the opening crawl. I just started trying to take the DVD and do the same and it is becoming damn near impossible to get the 'horizon point' to line up.

Just alittle praise on something that may get overlooked.

Post: #72456
Topic: Idea: About De-SEizing the DVDs... We need to Vote on Changes!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72456/action/topic#72456
Time: 20-Oct-2004 4:19 AM

I just wanted to give this a bump because I was about to start on using the DVD to make an Original Star Wars cut. Can we have concise list of what needs[/b to be done. Little stuff of course may not be able to be fixed (droid floating around) simply because it would require hours of matte work. But I'm not ruling it out. So, can someone give me a list of the changes that need to be done.

Post: #72367
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72367/action/topic#72367
Time: 19-Oct-2004 6:06 PM

Originally posted by: MagnoliaFan

I take these edits a lot less seriously than you guys do.

And that is why you failed.......

I'm only kidding. I rewatched BOTF again last night. Really a bang up job, MF. Everytime I watch, the more and more it feels like cannon.

Post: #72362
Topic: Attempt to restore the original 20th Century Fox logos (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72362/action/topic#72362
Time: 19-Oct-2004 5:55 PM

Alright, so here is what I did. I took the AC3 file directly from the DVD that is currently released and attached it to my XVID. This is the finished product, so to speak.

Suggestions and the like are welcome.

XVID w/AC3 720x480 (3.4MB **Beware**)

Post: #72322
Topic: Attempt to restore the original 20th Century Fox logos (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72322/action/topic#72322
Time: 19-Oct-2004 4:53 PM

Ok, well I have completely restored the opening logo up until the point of STAR WARS using Adobe Premiere. I had to leave off the sound because it increases the file size exponentially. Also, the artifacting you see is because I compressed the video. A straight stream does not have these problems.

Also, are we all in agreement that we should use the original Alfred Newman sound?

XVID 720 x 480 (599 kb)

Post: #72179
Topic: Attempt to restore the original 20th Century Fox logos (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72179/action/topic#72179
Time: 19-Oct-2004 3:16 AM

That is great work, Molly. I had done one awhile back in hopes of fixing up that Fox Intro logo. The lucasfilm and Long time ago logos are both availible on the Empire of Dreams disc. All the files have to be stabilized, which is easier said than done. To stabilize it, you have to go frame by frame and make sure the image does not shift up or down at all. Basically, it would easiest to create a slideshow and open it in Adobe photoshop, make sure all the frames lay over top each other, and then export it using Adober Premiere

Anyways, here is a scaled down version of the cleaned up Fox Logo I made using an old LD rip. The artifacts are only there because of the XVID quality.

XVID 1.44 MB

Post: #72167
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72167/action/topic#72167
Time: 19-Oct-2004 2:06 AM

Oh, those menus are brilliant. What program are you using if you don't mind me asking. I eagerly await your LD transfers. If you were ever thinking of doing a 'score only' audio track for them, let me know as I have the soundtracks for all three films. Keep up the good work.

Post: #72166
Topic: Qui Gon's death.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72166/action/topic#72166
Time: 18-Oct-2004 7:57 PM

I wonder it Lucas will ever release Special Editions of the prequels. I think that if you just look at MF's edits, simple corrections can make these films enjoyable. What does this have to do with Qui Gon's death? I would imagine that simply filming a scene with Liam Neeson or merely having a CGI Yoda meditating and observing Qui Gon's spirit would correct any lingering problem's with plot.

Post: #71991
Topic: "Die, Jedi scum!" - SW Episode II
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/71991/action/topic#71991
Time: 17-Oct-2004 9:40 PM

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Originally posted by: Molly
The line is something like this iirc: "You can't win, Darth. [If my blade should find its mark, you will cease to exist. But] I warn you, if you strike me down, I shall become more powerful that you can possibly imagine"

It's on the bonus DVD.

Moll.

Exactly. I had the audio clip linked in my 'Sound Help' thread, but from the responses no one must have seen it.

Clip

Post: #71898
Topic: Info Wanted: What do you guys think is (or will be) the best transfer to DVD format?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/71898/action/topic#71898
Time: 17-Oct-2004 9:16 PM

Originally posted by: Hal 9000
I'm holding out for a Magnoliafan, Rikter, and MeBeJedi DVD restoration involving the official DVDs.

Then when Mike presents the screen grabs from his version, I will more than likely declare his the best.

If you are talking about LD transfers, then I don't think any will be better than the others...just diffrent. Colors will vary, sharpness and the such will all be diffrent from one version to the next.

Post: #71827
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/71827/action/topic#71827
Time: 17-Oct-2004 1:29 PM

Originally posted by: MagnoliaFanMaybe we should go remove all the "damns" and "hells" littered all over Ep II, IV, and V too... God forbid they wander into PG terrritory.

Very funny, Indeed.

Post: #71761
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/71761/action/topic#71761
Time: 17-Oct-2004 2:14 AM

So wait, how can I add those subtitles to the copy of CW I already have? Or do I have to get a copy of the disc from you?

Post: #71771
Topic: Empire of Dreams - Sound editing help.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/71771/action/topic#71771
Time: 16-Oct-2004 8:24 PM

Well, here is another problem I am having.

I'm trying to create a score only track for ESB using only the John Williams SE Soundtracks that were recently re-released. Only problem? It doesn't match up. Even at the very beginning. I tried laying the score over top the left and right channels of the film itself, to see what it would have looked like if Lucas hadn't cut them out, and the first 8 minutes of the film don't match up. If you line it up at the beginning, it doesn't lineup at the end and visa versa. It is quite frustrating.

Anyone else try this and/or find a problem?

Post: #71650
Topic: Empire of Dreams - Sound editing help.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/71650/action/topic#71650
Time: 16-Oct-2004 7:08 AM — Edited 22-Dec-2019 10:02 AM

Alright, I’ve been playing around with some of the deleted scenes from ‘Empire of Dreams’ and one that really fascinated me was the extended dialogue of Obi-Wan vs Vader.

Well, after applying many filters and adjusting various levels I’ve taken out all the camera noise. The only problem is that I can’t seem to get a fuller sound out of Sir AG voice to match the rest of the scene. I’m posting this MP3 of what is now the completed track. If anyone can listen to it, and think of anything to fix it I would appreciate it.

Sound

Post: #71602
Topic: "Die, Jedi scum!" - SW Episode II
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/71602/action/topic#71602
Time: 15-Oct-2004 7:26 PM

MF, Have you found a sure fire easy way of rotoscoping? I've been using photoshop and the instructions they give you on TFN, and it's just taking forever. I'm trying to post-produce the deleted extended dialogue from the Obi-Wan/Vader duel, just to see what it would have looked like and it is taking forever.

Post: #71378
Topic: Qui Gon's death.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/71378/action/topic#71378
Time: 15-Oct-2004 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by: rennervision
Whatever the explanation is, it better not have something to do with Anakin discovering how to do it for the first time. In Episode IV, Obi-Wan says to Vader, "If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine." I doubt he was preaching to the choir. And it clearly seems Vader is surprised once Obi-Wan vanishes. (Otherwise, why is he stepping on Obi-Wan's cloak trying to figure out what happened???)

Yes, but in the original script, or as it was originally filmed, the exchange goes.

'Your powers are weak, old man'
'You can't win Darth. If my blade should find it's mark, you shall cease to exist. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possible imagine'

Which makes alot more sense, because I never understood Obi-Wan saying 'You can't win', because he only presents one side of Vader's lose-lose situation.

Remember, even though in EPI Qui Gonn is Obi-Wan's master, Yoda is the one that finishes his training. Qui Gonn was a student of the Universal Force (I believe some have referred to it as) while Yoda is a student of the Living Force. Thus, I always believed Yoda and Obi-Wan merely became one with the Force that surrounds them.

Post: #71371
Topic: "Die, Jedi scum!" - SW Episode II
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/71371/action/topic#71371
Time: 15-Oct-2004 11:27 AM

I believe I may still have my AC3 re-encode audio files with the change. If you want me to email it to you, give me a PM.

Post: #71203
Topic: "Die, Jedi scum!" - SW Episode II
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/71203/action/topic#71203
Time: 14-Oct-2004 2:56 PM

Magnolia, did you give any thought into reinserting the dialogue from the trailer of "I've heard this lesson before Master," "Yes, but you haven't learned anything"?

I just wondered, cause I punched it up on Adobe Premiere and it turned out pretty good. You have to extend the speed of the clip alittle bit so that it isn't quick cuts, but laying the tram passing by soundeffect overtop what residual music is left makes it seem like it fits right back into the film.

Anyways, can't wait to see the new version. Any chance you will give us a list of what is new?

Post: #70949
Topic: Using the '04 SE DVD version to restore the Original (with lots of info)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/70949/action/topic#70949
Time: 13-Oct-2004 3:37 PM

Originally posted by: Faid
Do you think it's really necessary to have a message board set up especially one on Yahoo?

This thread barely gets that many posts.

Keep it here.

Why not? If he wants to have a message board where he can directly interact with the people that are following his work AND general off topic stuff, I think he should go for it.