Jambe Davdar

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Post: #181157
Topic: Evidence of OOT at Lucasfilm?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/181157/action/topic#181157
Time: 14-Feb-2006 5:39 PM

I have just noticed that a shot in 'Empire of Dreams' is taken from the Original Original Trilogy transfer rather than the SE or the 2004 DVD. And it looks as if its of decent quality.

Top - Clearly the 1979/80 compositing work from an OOT transfer (seen in Empire of Dreams)
Bottom - the 'cleaned up' version from the 2004 DVD

http://www.zen67493.zen.co.uk/cloudcompare.jpg

Has anyone got anymore evidence of great looking OOT transfers in the possesion of LFL?

J

Post: #181114
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/181114/action/topic#181114
Time: 14-Feb-2006 4:37 PM

I mean, provided Jambe would approve of such a thing transpiring...

I'd have to be some kind of hypocrite not to approve!

Jiggy Giggy

Post: #180959
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/180959/action/topic#180959
Time: 14-Feb-2006 8:05 AM

Building Empire Logo

Returning to Jedi Logo

Looking forward to your covers!

Post: #180929
Topic: Idea & Info: THX "WOW!" Laserdisc
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/180929/action/topic#180929
Time: 14-Feb-2006 4:31 AM

Originally posted by: ocpmovie
There was also a legitimate DVD release of this. I've got it. It's most notable for the lovely "Soundtrack!" segment featuring some raw footage from Star Wars, Empire and Indiana Jones, which wound up in Deleted Magic. The "Wow!" montage is also quite fun.

A lot of people here have this in some form.

It also ended up in Building Empire.

Post: #180925
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/180925/action/topic#180925
Time: 14-Feb-2006 4:30 AM

http://www.zen67493.zen.co.uk/returningjediposter.jpg

COMING WINTER 2006

Post: #180610
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/180610/action/topic#180610
Time: 13-Feb-2006 7:16 PM

To those who have PM'd me recently - Sorry about the lack of replies, but as you might imagine my inbox is full full full.

Here are the answers to a few questions:

- I am in the UK.

- The disk is single layer

- The project is PAL, I have no plans for an NTSC version

- Returning to Jedi will follow this autumn/winter

- I will post on this thread when it's finished and ready - it's nearly there.

Thanks
J

Post: #180352
Topic: TV series set between ROTS and ANH
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/180352/action/topic#180352
Time: 13-Feb-2006 6:29 AM

Damn! I've only just got back from the hypnotherapist to delete those prequels from my OT obsessed brain.

If this series does see the light of day, I am going to have to watch it... but I expect to be back in therapy shortly after

Post: #180119
Topic: Info: Holiday Special on 16mm?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/180119/action/topic#180119
Time: 12-Feb-2006 3:10 PM

That press release mentions a "videotape editor".

Post: #180054
Topic: Help Wanted: 1980s ITV Broadcast of Star Wars onto DVD?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/180054/action/topic#180054
Time: 12-Feb-2006 8:02 AM

Russ

Thanks for doing those transfers. AS I haven't seen the VHS tape itself for some years (I don't have a VHS Player at the moment) I can't really comment on how the DVD transfer compares.

My first reaction was that it was of fairly decent quality. There's a little colour bleeding (though the colours look nice and vivid), some distortion and some artifacts. When viewed on a smaller tv or in a window on my desktop it looks pretty good.

There is some 'noise' on the soundtrack - but this is to be expected.

Overall I am pretty happy with this, though I am not sure it warrants a release as there aren't enough difference with previous releases to make it worthwhile.

Maybe after 'Returning to Jedi' and the 'TOP SECRET PROJECT', I might tackel the 'ITV ANH'.

Thanks for all your help

J

Post: #179591
Topic: Info: Holiday Special on 16mm?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/179591/action/topic#179591
Time: 10-Feb-2006 3:50 PM

Yep, it's a person with no feedback trying to sell a non existant item. The photo is definately a video still - notice the colour bleeding and video artifacts.

J

Post: #179492
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/179492/action/topic#179492
Time: 10-Feb-2006 4:24 AM

Originally posted by: Ash595
any news on my copy of building empire ?. I can't wait to watch your doc

Hey Ash, I sent you one of the provisional copies around Christmas time. Did you not get it?

If not, don't worry. You will be getting a final version as sooon as possible.

J

Post: #179277
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/179277/action/topic#179277
Time: 9-Feb-2006 5:31 PM

Thanks buddy!

Post: #179184
Topic: .: Moth3r's PAL DVD project :.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/179184/action/topic#179184
Time: 9-Feb-2006 12:23 PM

Darth Solo,

Any chance you could send me one of those covers with just the 'vintage' style surround.

They look great BTW.

Thanks
J

Post: #179079
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/179079/action/topic#179079
Time: 9-Feb-2006 5:01 AM

Originally posted by: Darth Solo
Christ J, now the Garett is taking you under his wing things cant fail. Total respect to your work OCP.

Ha ha! Have you taken me under your wing G?!

I must say OCP that I agree that it's good to get things right. It's been great to get feedback and have a second chance at Building Empire. I came up with so many cool little ideas - just like you said "Don't just listen to my suggestions. Think up your own."

Also, as time has passed I have been learning the software which has improved things a great deal. Furthermore, Returning to Jedi should look even better.

And don't worry G, there's one ready for you before the release. Can you PM me your address again though.

J

Post: #178938
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/178938/action/topic#178938
Time: 8-Feb-2006 6:40 PM

Originally posted by: ocpmovie
>> The documentary has been very much re-gigged
Giggity!

And I always thought you were picky!

Yes that should have been re-jigged.

Post: #178911
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/178911/action/topic#178911
Time: 8-Feb-2006 5:17 PM

Ok, I guess it's time for an update.

The final 'product', bar a few tweaks is currently being (or soon to be) QA'd by a friend.

After his comments (I am sure there will be some corrections to make), I will be releasing the DVD to all those that can send me an SAE (Stamped self-addressed envelope) with a good quality blank DVD-R enclosed. I will make the copy and send it back.

Obviously this will be easier for those in the UK. Perhaps someone can suggest a solution for the international peeps.

The documentary has been very much re-jigged with new clips and commentary utilised where possible. Along with some great new text facts that I have found out since the provisional release.

There is also a brand new menu - still on the same theme but enhanced somewhat. I have also integrated new graphics for the submenus with new transitions between them. There is also a disclaimer, isolated restored music sequences, alternate opening crawl (on the DVD this time rather than an AVI on in the DVD-ROM folder).

Generally I am much more pleased with the overall product. I hope you are too!

It should be done and dusted in two weeks.

AND THEN..............

http://www.zen67493.zen.co.uk/JEDILOGO.jpg

Post: #178536
Topic: Help Wanted: 1980s ITV Broadcast of Star Wars onto DVD?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/178536/action/topic#178536
Time: 7-Feb-2006 11:56 AM

Originally posted by: evilmouse
Is this on DVD and avalible?

Please read the thread. This footage has just been captured.

Post: #177701
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/177701/action/topic#177701
Time: 5-Feb-2006 4:18 PM

REQUEST:

I am currently going through Bulding Empire with a fine-tooth comb.

At the start I have Dennis Muren talking about the opening aerial Tauntaun shot. However the audio is cut at the end of his line:

"..is something that we've been using ever since".

It sounds more like:

"...is something that we've been using ever sin"

I have gone back to the source material - the laserdisc supplementals (that I got on DVD some years ago) and found that it too is cut/clipped in this way.

Would one of you lovely people check to see it their laserdisc supplemental Dennis Muren interview does this too. If however you have a 'cleaner' version I would be grateful if you could send it my way! (I literally only need that line, so an mp3 or wav will suffice)

Thanks in advance
J

Post: #176199
Topic: Help Wanted: 1980s ITV Broadcast of Star Wars onto DVD?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/176199/action/topic#176199
Time: 2-Feb-2006 2:53 AM

HI, Russ has it at the moment. From what I can remember the audio isn't as good as the picture. But Russ can let you know about that one when he's taken a look.

J

Post: #174857
Topic: Info Wanted: 20th Century Fox Promotional Video (1980s)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/174857/action/topic#174857
Time: 31-Jan-2006 3:48 AM

Originally posted by: russs15
Have you got any capturing plans for this one??

Also, are the others on the way??

Russ,

I will be in contact about this one soon.

The others are indeed on the way. I posted them yesterday.

J

Post: #174596
Topic: Empire Mag's Greatest Films of All-Time (2 SW films in Top 10, guess which two?)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/174596/action/topic#174596
Time: 30-Jan-2006 5:18 PM

Obviously these lists are mostly pointless, but it does give us some idea what films the magazine assistants and their families like

Post: #174554
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/174554/action/topic#174554
Time: 30-Jan-2006 3:50 PM

Originally posted by: BrikHaus81
No problem, I'll just convert it myself since my player won't do PAL.

Hi, this has not been released yet but when it does it will be converted to NTSC (see quote above)

Post: #174482
Topic: Info Wanted: 20th Century Fox Promotional Video (1980s)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/174482/action/topic#174482
Time: 30-Jan-2006 2:11 PM

Originally posted by: none
Toys R Gus's Video Page doesn't directly mention it. Might want to double check through to see if something links up with what you've got, since i'm checking just from your blurb. E-mail Gus and maybe post to Rebelscum for some more insight.
none

Yeah I had already checked toysrgus a while back - when it was on ebay.

Actually just before I read your post I emailed Gus with the details and pics. Let hope it gets on the site.

J

Post: #174429
Topic: Info Wanted: 20th Century Fox Promotional Video (1980s)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/174429/action/topic#174429
Time: 30-Jan-2006 12:21 PM

Apparently there was one on ebay.

From what I hear it might make a re-appearance soon.

Post: #174371
Topic: Info Wanted: 20th Century Fox Promotional Video (1980s)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/174371/action/topic#174371
Time: 30-Jan-2006 6:11 AM — Edited 4-Jul-2020 9:00 AM

I have just received a VHS shown to press for the release of the Star Wars Home Video in the 1980s.

It comes in a plain black VHS case with the a black and white “20th Century Fox” sticker on the outside.

The VHS itself is 10 mins long and shows a condensed version of ‘The Making of Star Wars’. The label reads “Demonstration Only”

The video ends with “May the Video be with You”

Does anyone know anymore about this item?

Thanks
J