DrDre said:
Hahaha, I'm using the NTSC versions for all three films.
Why aren't you using the PAL version? Wouldn't you want the extra resolution from the DVD? If you need the PAL version, I can send you a copy.
I can seed the TV rips for you. But that's it, in regards to current preservations of the 1997 editions.
The video's private.
dickalan said:
http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/Star-Wars-OT-1997-Special-Edition-Info/topic/10550/
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I would love to see someone use Althor's LD caps and make BD-25s of the '97 SE. There's not much else out there, sadly.
Feallan said:
Why would they go with 3D? I thought this lame gimmick dying down.
What happened to shooting on 35mm?
They did shoot on 35mm. Remember, a DI is created from the 35mm negative, which would then be converted to 3D.
pablumatic said:
Saw the trailer.
I'm starting to believe the speculation that Luke is that cyborg with the dark cloak holding Vader's helmet from the leaked production pictures.
When it shows R2 and what is presumably Luke in the new trailer you see that very robotic hand. It fits for me.
You sure that's not Kylo Ren (leaked art)?
The shot of the storm troopers all lined in front of the giant red flag was chilling. Granted, this is only a teaser, but it looks as if the film will be darker than I had previously expected from the first teaser.
Danfun128 said:
Ahh, the so called five star collection bootlegs.
I'm pretty sure if one is looking hard enough they could find better copies of the 97se then that.
Where? I only have the TV rips, which aren't that great to begin with.
I emailed the seller telling him they're boots from Asia and he said "I bought them in 1997 from Wal-Mart, legit in my book".
As much nostalgia as I have for the 97 SE cuts, I would never pay this much.
From the listing: "Notice no purple DVD backside. These are legit."
Late to the game, I know, but I'm amazed at how many changes were done for the releases. I really enjoyed seeing the "new" HD version in IMAX a few years back and thought the gold tone was beautiful. But upon seeing the other masters, it feels "too gold". I've read that the Blu-ray is closer than the DVD in terms of colors?
I would love to see someone do a "despecialized" for Raiders one day.
The ending to ROTS. The greatest moment in the entire trilogy, and wraps a bad story up very well.
Was that an OOT clip on the Oscars? The colors didn't look all messed up.
For those who prefer watching the Blu-rays, this would be a life saver so the colors can finally look natural and not overly blue. Amazing stuff.
I have a full version of Davinci Resolve, if that'll help for this effort.
I would love to remake the prequels - with the help of others, make it more OT-ish, not so dark, comedic relief, no politics nonsense. Maybe one day..
TripleHBK said:
skoal said:
3D VHD discs are prime to preserve.
Has Friday the 13th Part 3: 3D (field rather than anaglyph) been preserved yet?
ChainsawAsh said:
Anyone interested in preserving...
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Friday the 13th Part 3: 3D
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...Thank you and Cheers!
I have a very nice quality SBS Version of Friday the 13th part 3. It utilizes the Blu Ray for One Eye and the DVD for the other. For all intents and purposes it's HD and looks great. The 3D effects are absolutely fantastic. Things just fly out of the screen all the time. It's effects like these that current 3D has been missing because Hollywood was concerned that it'd be viewed as not artistic enough. I indirectly offered the files to TeamBlu to see if they wanted to put together a Friday Part 3 project release but never heard anything back. I'd love to get Jaws 3D as well either officially or at least through a preservation effort.
I have a DVD of the Sensio Jaws 3D disc, it's cropped a bit, but it's SBS.
CO said:
@Tyrphanax:
I totally agree with your outline of the PT, as I always thought it should have started in Episode II.I think the first scene of Episode I should have been Obiwan/Anakin on the elevator talking about that adventure where Anakin saves him. In fact all through Episode I they should have been friends, so the damn audience can actually like the character of Anakin!
The idea of having 2 actors play Anakin 10 years apart was a bad decision by Lucas, because youre asking the audience to like 2 different actors, and it is jarring at the beginning of Episode as you get used to an older Anakin. What makes ESB so great is that all the characters are there from Star Wars, the audience doesnt need any introductions, and the movie can get right into the plot.As for Episode II, Lucas should have had Palpatine play on Anakin the whole movie and then he turns at the end of the movie, or some type of cliffhanger that makes you wonder if he turns.
Then ALL of Episode III can be a 2+ hour movie of the last hour of ROTS that is on screen now, as it wouldn't seem like a connect the dots movie as it is now.
This is how the prequels should have been handled. I really wish someone would "remake" the prequels into their own fan-films, they'd probably be far better than the prequels, unless it's already been done.
Why are we seeing so many mentions (and pictures) of Vader in TFA? They can't bring him back..
...can they?
Less CG, less sabers, no midichlorians, more Qui-Gon, all shot on 35mm (HDCam was a huge mistake), Lawrence Kasdan, someone other than Hayden, less weird aliens that we never saw in the OT, less copying Shakespeare, and a better costume designer.
Just saying..
Harmy said:
My parents also still have a VCR connected to the old huge CRT in my brother's room and my little brother still watches a lot of old cartoons and stuff on VHS.
I was thinking about getting a second-hand VCR, because I thought it would be cool to be able to play some of my old Star Wars VHS tapes but my monitor only has HDMI and VGA, so I'd have no way to connect it.
Can't you get composite to VGA adapters, being that both ports are analog?
Not sure if this has been noted yet, but click on the image to see the full thing and it looks to be a Tie Fighter in the square box. If these troopers are armed and ready, where would they be going that would have a Tie Fighter? Maybe I'm reading too far into it.
I walked out of the first Hobbit film and tried to even go home.. but I forgot I had brought people with me.
As for the prequels, as stale and cheesy as they might me, I don't think I could. If anything, I'd close my eyes and listen to William's beautiful score.
TV's Frink said:
Pre-wake.
That's better.
What I had meant is that it would be nice to go while Episode VII is hopefully being so heavily promoted and close to release date.
I'm highly considering it, since this would be my first time and it would be nice to go in the (pre)wake of Episode VII.
towne32 said:
Things that I think should definitely be changed:
Vader's Noooo
Ghost Anakin.
Call me crazy, but I like the whole "no" line, but am indifferent on Hayden as Ghost Anakin. I wouldn't be against putting Sebastian Shaw back in though.
I'll try to do my best on the CG in Mos Eisley, but I don't have an 1080p sources to match it.