JawsTDS

TDS Trilogy - A combination of the 97/04/11 SE enhancements while keeping many theatrical elements.

Inspired by Harmy & adywan’s extensive work with Star Wars, this trilogy is intended to correct many unwarranted changes from the Blu-ray and previous special editions, while also removing the infamous blue hue from the Blu-ray.

VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT: 1080p 2.35:1, 640kbps AC3 5.1

VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT: 1080/720p 2.35:1, 640kbps AC3 5.1

SOURCES: 2011 Blu-ray (main), 2004 HDTV WookieGroomer rip, HairyHen 5.1 audio 
 

EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE

• Removed rocks in front of R2-D2
• Han shoots first
• Original Krayt Dragon Call
• Removed Jabba Scene
• No fade between clip of Alien and Luke & Obi-wan approaching the falcon
• Regraded based off WookieGroomer/GOUT
   

EPISODE V - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

• Restored Boba Fett’s original voice
• Restored “Bring my Shuttle” line & music cue
• Cut scene of Vader & co. walking to shuttle
• Regraded based off WookieGroomer/GOUT
   

EPISODE VI - RETURN OF THE JEDI

• Add deleted scene of Vader calling to Luke (TBD)
• Remove “Baby-talk” song (TBD)
• Regraded based off WookieGroomer/GOUT

 
For edits with a TBD beside them, that means that I lack materials to do so. I tried to export the deleted ROTJ scene from the source, but the disc is apparently defective, as it won’t show up in any of my drives, so if anyone would like to send me the scene in its original quality, I’d greatly appreciate it.

If you have any suggestions for any changes that should be made, please let me know.

Below is a screenshot of the new color (click it):

You're all wrong - Luke's actually smiling at Lucas while he writes him a check; the ghosts are looking at from a totally different angle and Anakin's ghost is just some man they picked off the street to watch the filming of the movie.

SilverWook said:

What the hell?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Film-Super-8-Star-Wars-The-Force-Awakens-/281543293746

 Shame I don't have a Super 8mm projector.

Danfun128 said:

Necrobump. You can shoot me later. Whatever happened to the 97se ANH film print and the D-VHS of the 97 special editions? They all sounded very promising. As someone who doesn't completely hate the special editions but wants to get away from the horrible 2004/2011 restoration, it would be nice to know what is going on.

 I'm still planning to work on this, but have some other commitments I'm trying to fulfill at the same time. Scans are being done though.

rchdggr said:

It is obviously a Christmas calendar so..

 Wow, I feel dumb.

I'm guessing we won't see anything significant until around the 72nd frame (assuming 24fps, 3 seconds in).

Might have to go see it now, just to see the trailer on a huge screen.

Fang Zei said:

The funny thing is that I still prefer cartoony-looking '97 Jabba to the '04/'11 version.

 I thought I was the only one.

Kylo Ren doesn't sound intimidating.. at all.

Hard to see, this hint is.

Saw this, fake no doubt, but still neat.

Source: https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1509772_1481326562111938_5466762425546951115_n.jpg?oh=ab4a171d4134cad056e42bc737255507&oe=5513BBBE&__gda__=1426436407_389cf122e72a6cf7947a953307c1040f

So here's what will be contained in the final set:

THE CLASSIC COLLECTION:

Seasons 1-7, Thomas & the Magic Railroad, and The Classic Song Collection. All are DVD-9, except for the Song DVD, it's DVD5.

All the songs are presented from their highest quality rip currently available. Magic Railroad is also presented in 16:9 for the first time in the US with 5.1 Surround.

Progressive is usually better, unless something is shot interlaced. It all depends. There's no common rule.

Best moment in ROTS is the last 10-15 minutes of the film. It brings a bad era to a good close and wraps it all up nicely. 

Mitch said:

I have these 97' versions of the DVD9's. I bought them years ago online and they look like a direct rip of the LD.

If those will help.

 Sure, I'd love to take a look at them.

Finished the Season 2 DVD today. Contains all of George Carlin's US narration for the second season, which some doesn't exist outside of TV airings, which were thankfully captured by my good friend.

Here's a look at the menu (S2) and video (S6):

Avatar_Emil said:

JawsTDS said:

I've found a better way to convert PAL to NTSC via deinterlacing, doubling the frame rate, and then convert to NTSC. There are little artifacts and it does the job great. That way, I can do a DVD-9 version instead of BD-25.

 That sounds terrific! BTW, do you think the current rights-holders will ever release the classic series on Blu-ray?

10 years ago, HiT went back and scanned the negatives and created new masters, so they very well could, but I doubt the demand would ever be out there, sadly.

I can't see anything wrong with the teaser. It did its job and gave us an idea of what the style will be. I still can't believe that this is it though, not that I hate it, but because it's actually here.

My only real complaint is the reveal of the Star Wars logo. The fan-made trailers had it so much better, in my opinion.

Let's keep in mind that this is 30 years after ROTJ, which means many things have changed. A different look is probably for the better.

I'm glad we didn't see any OT characters in the trailer. It gave us our new characters and gave them a well-needed introduction. The Falcon was a nice touch though.

Who's the guy doing the voiceover? He sounds oddly familiar..

That CGI though, looks good compared to the PT.

I've found a better way to convert PAL to NTSC via deinterlacing, doubling the frame rate, and then convert to NTSC. There are little artifacts and it does the job great. That way, I can do a DVD-9 version instead of BD-25.

Handman said:

JawsTDS said:

They always have, they just haven't released them to the public. Keep in mind, they are plagued by DVNR.

 And if it is to be believed, the original negs are conformed to the '97 SEs.

 Which is the saddest part of all. I just don't see how you could cut a negative (morally do it, not physically), but hey, that's why I'm here.

They always have, they just haven't released them to the public. Keep in mind, they are plagued by DVNR.

joed424 said:

JawsTDS said:

joed424 said:

tb versions?

 They're DVB recordings off of some European channel. They're in PAL, but they're digital, which is rare for the '97 SE. They look pretty good. Around 4gigs per film.

 that sounds awesome, i have a spleen account

 Seedin' now!