Anyway to get the links to this?
Links are provided via private messages. They are no permitted to be shared publicly.
For anyone interested, I decided to restore the theatrical trailer using the original audio with voice over by Percy Rodriguez. Unfortunately the opening shots had to be replaced due to optical titles and one shot not being in the final film itself. The titles were recreated from scratch and the color matches the DRACULA 35mm Silver Screen Edition. Enjoy!
DRACULA (Restored Theatrical Trailer)
Thank you and greatly appreciate all the kind words from everyone who has enjoyed this version of the film. Although, I should say this original version of the film as that was the goal but to restore the de-saturated version back to its original color brilliance.
That being said, and without getting too technical, the film was restored by researching the original technicolor process and replicating that process in a digital environment. Suffice it to say, a three strip RGB approach was used to re-apply the removed tints while pushing what information was available in the image as much as possible. It is by no means 100% but it’s pretty close and already superior to any VHS and/or LaserDisc copy in my opinion.
As I’ve said to many of you, hopefully Universal will see the light one day and restore this film to its original theatrical release. Fangs crossed.
Weren’t you going to be working on your own version of Dracula in an attempt to restore the original color palette? After completing Superman: The Movie I thought I’d try my hand at another childhood favorite of mine. Like many, when I picked up the DVD, I was terribly disappointed that Universal had retained John Badham’s 1991 Laserdisc color grading. I wasn’t sure if it was entirely possible but I think I’ve managed to nail it given everything I’ve read about what was done to the film. Please enjoy this sizzle reel of the final work to come.
Dracula (35mm Silver Screen Edition Sizzle Reel)
Did you complete the full color version of film and is it availiable to watch and download?
Message me.
Awesome. Fingers crossed but I won’t get my hopes up.
No worries. I’m sure we’ll all be following this versions release and hopefully sharing the new Super 8 shortened version. Perhaps that feature is more reflective of the original theatrical release. Merry Christmas!
Does anyone have any details on this release beyond the advertised notes? Translated below.
Dracula (1979) (Blu-ray) koch films
http://www.kochmedia-film.de/blu-ray/details/view/film/dracula_1979_blu_ray/
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
This “Dracula” restores the pure character of his first film appearances in F. W. Murnau’s “Nosferatu” (1922) and Bela Lugosis (1931). "(Roger Ebert)
In search of the likeness of his deceased lover, Count Dracula settles down in London at the end of the 19th century. The new environment soon succumbs to the fascination of the Transylvanian nobleman. However, when mysterious deaths occur in society, Professor van Helsing is called to help. He reveals the count as a bloodsucking undead and sets about hunting him in a cruel battle. (1 Blu-ray)
Based on the first adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”, director John Badham (“The Flying Eye”, “War Games”) achieved a widely acclaimed, completely novel interpretation of the legendary material: instead of biting heartily-cruelly as usual, he drops Oscar ® nominee Frank Langella in the title role beguile his victims rather than bloodsucking charmer. Three-time Oscar® winner Sir Laurence Olivier as Professor van Helsing, assisted by Donald Pleasence (“Halloween”) as Dr. Seward is powerless at first, but then with resounding success.
GENRE HORROR
Film length approx. 109 min
Languages German, English
Subtitles German
Production Great Britain / USA 1979
Sound format DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Picture format 16: 9 (2.35: 1)
FSK from 16
EXTRAS
German Super 8 version of the film (about 36 min), German and original trailer, picture gallery with rare advertising material
It will be available as a private link and can share it with anyone who PM’s me.
Top work on the promo trailer - nicely done.
Thank you. It’s based on the Fan Expo trailer that wasn’t released and the theatrical trailer. Have yet to upload the final file but will be able to share the link with whomever privately asks for it. Cheers.
I cannot tell you how amazing it is to hear about this project you have undertaken to restore the 1979 Dracula to its original color timing. I have sent you a pm. I would love to be able to watch the movie as I remember seeing when I was about 10. The laserdisc, DVD and Blu Ray’s have all been shockingly awful. I hope that Universal get to see your hard work and give it a wide release. Congratulations and well done for doing this.
Thank you for the kind words. I also hope for an official release and restoration of the film.
SUPERMAN RESTORED A Brief Note
This edit of SUPERMAN RETURNS will allow you to connect more strongly with Superman and his alter ego Clark Kent while sharing a greater understanding of the characters throughout his emotional journey.
The intention of this project originally started with the idea of creating a definitive version of Superman: The Movie using elements from both the Richard Donner and Richard Lester films respectively. Unsatisfied with the result it was decided to abandon that project in favor of attempting to “fix” what were perceived as inherit problems with Superman Returns.
Unfortunately the filmmakers set out to tell a very bloated and laborious story that is almost impossible to get around without excising massive amounts of material which exist to create the overall structure. The goal with this version of the film was to make as many, if not all, of the alterations as smooth and
unnoticeable as possible.
If you weren’t interested in that story in its initial release then unfortunately that film was not for you. However, if you were but felt that the film lacked an even greater emotional character arc then you will probably find this version of Superman Returns a much more satisfying experience.
THIS EDIT WAS PREVIOUSLY MADE AVAILABLE ONLINE BUT HAS BEEN OUT OF CIRCULATION. A NEW EXPORT WILL PRIVATELY BE SHARED HERE AT A HIGHER BIT RATE THAN WAS PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, THE QUALITY IS STILL DEPENDENT ON THE ORIGINAL BLURAY RELEASE WHICH UNFORTUNATELY LEFT MUCH TO BE DESIRED.
SUPERMAN RESTORED Cuts & Additions:
Colour correction throughout the film.
Warner Bros. logo music removed.
Legendary Pictures logo removed.
Film begins with John Ottman score over both logos.
Text prologue removed.
Main Titles unaltered.
Return to Krypton sequence reinstated with John Ottman score and two pre-selected cues.
Lex Luthor introduction replaced Martha Kent and Ben Hubbard scene.
Martha stepping out of pick up jump cut corrected.
Lex Luthor scene introduced and trimmed in various places for pacing and delivery.
Clark Kent wake up scene restored with new music cue.
Clark remembers unaltered but includes x-ray vision of barn doors.
Clark throws baseball unaltered.
Clark enters the barn restored with new music cues and flash back of Kryptonian memory crystals.
Clark discovers “Why the World Doesn’t’ Need Superman” article.
Clark stands before crystal ship. Composite alters head position so it matches following shot.
Lex Luthor and crew aboard the Gertrude unaltered but includes pre-existing music cue.
Lext Luthor in the Fortress of Solitude unaltered though trims the last line “…starting with crystals.”.
Clark watches television and talks to Martha unaltered.
Kent mailbox shot moved to transition restored scene with Clark and Martha discussing return to Metropolis.
Music cue added when mentioning Lois Lane.
Original top portion of music cue added for Ben Hubbard arriving for date with Martha Kent.
Clark Kent returns to the Daily Planet unaltered.
Jimmy gives “Welcome Back Clark” cake deleted.
Lex Luthor and the train set moved and trimmed for time.
Sound effect added to Lex revealing Kryptonian memory crystal.
Clark stores his suitcase in the closet. Contents of suitcase and music cue reinstated.
Clark looks over Lois Lane’s desk. “Why the World Doesn’t’ Need Superman” article deleted.
Clark stating “Mother?” deleted.
Clark breaks picture frame audio enhanced.
Space shuttle piggy back scene unaltered.
Clark and Jimmy at the bar trimmed for pacing. Source music added.
Lex Luthor cuts memory crystal. Scene slightly re-edited for pacing. Original music cue partially included.
Mission control trimmed for time.
Engine failure trimmed for time.
Mission control continued trimmed for time.
Lex Luthor train set destruction trimmed.
Metropolis establishing shot inserted to bridge power restoration in bar.
Shuttle engines re-engage trimmed.
Perry White and media reaction trimmed.
Clark changes in the alley. Alternate shot inserted.
Fighter pilot reaction dialogue added.
Superman’s heat vision audio enhanced.
Boeing 777 free floating trimmed for time.
Superman rescues Boeing 777 slightly trimmed for pacing.
Boeing 777 pilots reaction deleted.
Lois faints deleted.
Lois and Clark reunited at the Daily Planet trimmed. Awkward kiss deleted. Stapler exchange deleted.
Lois Lane suggesting that Clark is just plain Clark deleted.
Richard White’s acknowledgement that Lois will always remain a mystery deleted.
Lex Luthor reads article “The Man of Steel is Back” with music cue added.
Lois and Clark elevator scene deleted. Source music “Quando, Quando, Quando” moved to lobby.
Superman stalking Lois Lane outside her home deleted.
Music cue included underneath Richard and Lois scene to bridge Superman at the listening post.
Jor-El voice over deleted and replaced with dialogue between Clark and Martha Kent.
Bank robbery security guards trimmed.
“Wilhelm” scream added to bullet ricochet on helicopter.
Bullet eye sequence trimmed. Gun sound enhanced and metal audio hit added.
Kitty car sequence juxtaposed against Lex Luthor museum robbery and heavily re-edited for time.
Lois stating she’s “covered” Superman deleted.
Lois returns stapler to Clark deleted.
Jason looking at Clark and Superman on television deleted.
Lex stating “I did” with regard to the Kryptonite rock deleted.
Richard suggesting that Clark is Superman deleted.
Superman blows out cigarette audio enhanced.
Jimmy swallows a burrito, Richard upset that Lois is smoking deleted.
Lois discovers Lex Luthor on Gertrude slightly trimmed.
Lex Luthor’s “How ’bout that interview?” line deleted. Music cue added to bridge scene to Richard in Perry’s office.
Lex Luthor’s line “Kitty, what did my father used to say to me?” deleted.
Music cue added following Lex Luthor screaming “Wrong!” to accompany Kryptonite reveal.
Richard and Clark accessing Lois’ computer deleted.
Beginning of “Heart & Soul” sequence slight trimmed.
Heavy audio hit added to Gertrude when illuminated from below.
Lois fax machine power loss swapped and trimmed.
Lex Luthor collects Kryptonian memory crystals restored with portion of music cue added.
Sonar signal audio added to graphic.
Lois uses rolling pin to attempt to open pantry door deleted.
Jimmy showing Perry coordinates lifted, moved and paired with their reactions.
Superman rescues Metropolis heavily trimmed for time.
Lex Luthor flies over New Krypton slightly re-edited.
Lois, Richard and Jason sink to their deaths trimmed for time.
Superman rescues Lois, Richard and Jason trimmed for time.
Lois regains consciousness swapped with Lex Luthor and henchmen beating Superman.
Jor-El voice over as Superman descends into the ocean deleted.
Lex Luthor smoking a cigar and Superman descending on New Krypton swapped.
Superman heat vision audio enhanced.
Lex Luthor escapes New Krypton trimmed for time.
Superman’s heart beat while lifting New Krypton restored.
Superman’s last breath added.
Lois Lane names planetoid “New Krypton” restored.
Lex Luthor on desert island deleted and moved to post credits.
Dedication to Christopher and Dana Reeve restored to beginning of end credits.
End title music re-edited to accompany Reeve acknowledgement.
Lex Luthor desert island sequence inserted prior to Peters Entertainment and Warner Bros. logo.
SUPERMAN RESTORED (Promotional Trailer)
https://vimeo.com/206159006
thanks for v3 link. effort much appreciated!
Most welcome.
I removed the previous link as I’ve done a third and final pass on the color correction. This is the version I’m most personally satisfied with having been given access to samples of the film aside from the VHS viewing copies as a reference. A new link will be available later this week. Until then, and as always, please enjoy this updated version of the sizzle reel.
Do you have a complete copy of the restored color edition to share.i loved to watch it.
Please send me a PM for a direct link.
AND PLEASE BE ADVISED TO DOWNLOAD THE FILE FOR BEST QUALITY AS OPPOSED TO STREAMING IT FOR PLAYBACK.
how do i pm u for thr download link of the full restored movie?
Click on my profile. Start a private topic.
I removed the previous link as I’ve done a third and final pass on the color correction. This is the version I’m most personally satisfied with having been given access to samples of the film aside from the VHS viewing copies as a reference. A new link will be available later this week. Until then, and as always, please enjoy this updated version of the sizzle reel.
Do you have a complete copy of the restored color edition to share.i loved to watch it.
Please send me a PM for a direct link.
AND PLEASE BE ADVISED TO DOWNLOAD THE FILE FOR BEST QUALITY AS OPPOSED TO STREAMING IT FOR PLAYBACK.
countdraacu said:
As someone who has watched your previous versions of “Dracula” digitally projected on a big screen I must say your 12GB rendered version looks fantastic as it is. No need for bigger file at least for me.Just commenting to the rest of the fans the John Williams Score of the film, recently remastered and expanded by Mike Mattesino for Varèse Sarabande is a total masterpiece. As someone who listened hundreds of times the MCA vinyl release I must say listening the new complete edition is pretty much “orgasmic” Contains the expanded/complete version and the original album release of one of William’s best original scores ever!
Once more, thanks a lot for the gift of a 3rd version of “Dracula” ITHoTMK. A great gift for all of us 😃
Thank you for the kinds words. For anyone who would like this ABSOLUTE FINAL version of the color grading please send me a private message.
The third and final version of the color correction of DRACULA 35mm Silver Screen Edition is now available. PLEASE PM ME FOR A LINK. I hope you can all appreciate the amount of work that went into this project. It is my hope that eventually Universal Pictures will re-release this film providing John Badham’s preferred grading as well as the original process when the film was released. I appreciate that we are all fans and previously own a copy of the film on Laserdisc, DVD and/or Bluray.
For those who previously had the link I’ve tried to message you all and update you on this new link.
There are actually two exported versions. The one I’ve been sharing was exported at 15mbps for a file size of 12.55GB. The master export is at 50mbps for a file size of 41.2GB however I won’t be hosting that version. As for the Bluray source I think we can all agree that it’s not the best of transfers and very little was done to restore it. With the color correction work done unfortunately it reveals some of the imperfections of that transfer.
I removed the previous link as I’ve done a third and final pass on the color correction. This is the version I’m most personally satisfied with having been given access to samples of the film aside from the VHS viewing copies as a reference. A new link will be available later this week. Until then, and as always, please enjoy this updated version of the sizzle reel.
For anyone who would like a link please send me a PM via private topic. Thank you.
I’ve finished and updated the latest and final version. I’ve messaged you all with the new link. If I missed you please feel free to PM me. Cheers.
Downloaded the updated version and made a quick side by side comparison with your first one on my iMac using Quicktime player. So, here are my impressions:
Since (thanks to Universal pictures) we don’t have access to a proper studio scan of the original negative with the original color timing, I have to rely on my memories of the theatrical showings I attended to back in the day. My most vivid memories of those are the golden warm tones of the technicolor photography by Gilbert Taylor, especially in skin tones and imho your first version is closer to that.
But, the new updated version enhances the whites and the blues bringing a more natural tone to the overall color palette. So, as I said, the problem is I’m not sure if “natural color” is something we could apply to the original technicolor version of “Dracula”
Luckily, I don’t have to choose since I like and have both versions stored for future viewings. And once more, I can’t thank you enough for that. Let’s hope some day Universal unleashes the original theatrical version for all of us die-hard fans of the movie as it was intended.
If my impressions change after watching it digitally projected I’ll keep you posted.
Many thanks for all your efforts in this project and my best regards
Yep, that was the goal with this version. To strike a more balanced look overall. I appreciate you noticing although I do agree with you about the first version. I was more focused on that golden look but could see that other areas of the film were sacrificed. I wager there’s room for both of these versions to be combined and perhaps something I’ll tend to when I have more time. I’m just appreciative that there are still fans of this film out there who appreciate the movie for what it was. It certainly struck a nerve for me when I was a kid which is why I’ve put so much time into it.
I’ve finished and updated the latest and final version. I’ve messaged you all with the new link. If I missed you please feel free to PM me. Cheers.
Small update for those interested in the next version with the adjusted and final color pass for DRACULA 35mm Silver Screen Edition. It’s done. I’ll have it uploaded very shortly and available early next week. Cheers.
Love this movie. Saw it in the theater originally. I did recently get a dvd copy but not the same! I would love to see your version. Can’t believe for the cheesy films on TV this has been forgotten.
Thanks. The sizzle reel has been updated with the latest and final pass on the color work. I removed the previous link being shared though I’ve been made aware it’s been uploaded as a torrent file. That version will not not be the same as this one. I will privately share the link as soon as it’s ready.
Just a heads up for anyone interested. Now that I’ve had time to sit with the film after all the work has been done I’m already looking to tweak it a bit. There’s a tonal range I’m looking to fill in and bring out the film a bit more. If anyone is interested please let me know and I can share the new link privately when it’s done.
I’ve updated the sizzle reel with a newly corrected version bringing the film closer to its original color grading.
Just a heads up for anyone interested. Now that I’ve had time to sit with the film after all the work has been done I’m already looking to tweak it a bit. There’s a tonal range I’m looking to fill in and bring out the film a bit more. If anyone is interested please let me know and I can share the new link privately when it’s done.