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Post: #123341
Topic: Info: The 'complete' OT feedback thread. Put all the star wars glitches & fixes in here.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/123341/action/topic#123341
Time: 15-Jul-2005 8:35 PM — Edited 4-Jul-2020 8:57 AM

OK peeps, here it is.
This is the place to put your suggestions, feedback, ideas and requests for all OT restoration projects.

Many people have asked a lot of the people doing original trilogy restoration projects “How can I help?”.
Well this is the easiest way.
Grab a notepad, (or a notebook!) and sit down with your laserdisc or VHS version of the OT (or OT DVD if you have one of them), and start making notes.

Then get back here and post your notes.

Dodgy frames, colour problems, sound issues, dirty frames, drop outs, glitches, whatever you notice and think needs a fix.
Then everyone can benefit from your feedback, and you can sit back know “Hooray, I’m helping!”.

If possible, put the frame numbers and LD version, or if VHS, zero your counter the moment the ‘20th Century fox’ logo appears on screen, and then put the tape counter reference when mentioning the scene, that way we will all know which scene you refer to.

So now you have another reason to go watch Star Wars!

Post: #123337
Topic: Pan & Scan O-OT Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/123337/action/topic#123337
Time: 15-Jul-2005 8:20 PM

Why not ask one of the 50 people that got the discs from you to torrent/newsgroup them?

Post: #123162
Topic: Info & Help: looking for... other ld-rips to dvd movies ex. blade runner int cut, songs of the south, frighteners dir cut - and much much more...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/123162/action/topic#123162
Time: 14-Jul-2005 11:33 PM

What model LD player is it?
Perhaps Noah bought it second hand?

Post: #123155
Topic: 3:2 on laserdisc question
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/123155/action/topic#123155
Time: 14-Jul-2005 9:34 PM

Perhaps it is the output codec you are using, some of those screw you up. It could also be that the NTSC IRE black levels are causing you problems, you have to be careful there.

Post: #123150
Topic: Pan & Scan O-OT Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/123150/action/topic#123150
Time: 14-Jul-2005 9:24 PM

I'd be interested to take a look - I have been looking at tracking scene portions to be able to comp in 'pieces' of video - I'd be surprised if the pan and scan LDs are good enough quality to use for this, but I haven't seen them, so I would like a look.
If they were of a high enough quality , it could work.
If people don't know what I mean, we are talking about how one could use the DVD and fix scenes where there has been something 'added' to the scene for the special editions. A quick and dirty example is below, comping a piece from the Definitive LD into a DVD scene.

Post: #123036
Topic: STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/123036/action/topic#123036
Time: 14-Jul-2005 6:53 AM

Which part of the world are you in?

Post: #122922
Topic: STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122922/action/topic#122922
Time: 13-Jul-2005 8:22 PM

You wish jellyfish!

Post: #122809
Topic: The Cowclops Transfers (a.k.a. the PCM audio DVD's, Row47 set) Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122809/action/topic#122809
Time: 13-Jul-2005 11:05 AM

It depends on your card and how much colour correction you need to do.
If your card can capture in RGB native, and you need to colour correct, then stick with RGB til the final stages. There are some colour adjustments that can only happen in RGB, and you will get a better result, even if your final output is 4:2:0.
Yes, NTSC laserdisc is YIQ combined into a composite signal.

Post: #122772
Topic: OT: I need help figuring out how to re-author a dvd...details inside
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122772/action/topic#122772
Time: 13-Jul-2005 3:44 AM

Do you have iDVD on the mac, or something better?

Post: #122770
Topic: Help Wanted: a bitmap of the original green 'Lucasfilm Limited' logo?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122770/action/topic#122770
Time: 13-Jul-2005 3:40 AM

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention - you could also save it out as .tga if required.

Post: #122769
Topic: Help Wanted: a bitmap of the original green 'Lucasfilm Limited' logo?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122769/action/topic#122769
Time: 13-Jul-2005 3:38 AM

Errm, I didn't forget .tga, it is right there in the message.

All I meant was export it to a bitmap style file if you want to use it in video software...
You will want to load it into a vector package first, and overlay it over the screengrabs here and touch up the curves a bit - I did a *very* quick job on it.

As for software to convert it to a bitmap.

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You could download the 30 day trial of illustrator
http://www.adobe.com/products/tryadobe/main.jsp

You could download a free trial of Macromedia freehand
http://www.macromedia.com/downloads/

You could try inkscape http://www.inkscape.org/
or any of the other vector tools out there that are free, just give it a google.
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Post: #122696
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122696/action/topic#122696
Time: 12-Jul-2005 8:43 PM

If anyone wants to give feedback to anybody else that is doing a restoration project the process is simple.

1) Grab a set of laserdiscs (or DVDs)
2) Watch it and make notes about what you think is wrong with any given scene
3) Put your suggestions up on the various forums for discussion.

Perhaps there should be a general 'requested fixes' forum created that anyone can post suggestions in for everyone to look at. Most people are working from the same or similar sources, so if you watch one of those and see something you don't like then post it around for people to discuss.
Then one of the multitude of people doing a restoration may or may not decide to use your suggestion in their project.

Post: #122692
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122692/action/topic#122692
Time: 12-Jul-2005 7:59 PM

Andy - You've got *skills*

Post: #122691
Topic: Help Wanted: a bitmap of the original green 'Lucasfilm Limited' logo?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122691/action/topic#122691
Time: 12-Jul-2005 7:57 PM

Unzip the file, go to Adobe Illustrator (A recentish version) and go to File/Open.
If using photoshop use file/Import - but it is a vector outline - not much good to you in photoshop.
You want to load it into illustrator (or freehand, or MAX or anything that loads vector files), and 'colour it in' and then you can export it as a bitmap file (i.e. a .tga, .jpg, .tga, .tif or whatever).

Post: #122687
Topic: The Cowclops Transfers (a.k.a. the PCM audio DVD's, Row47 set) Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122687/action/topic#122687
Time: 12-Jul-2005 7:53 PM

The real problem with going with DV for NTSC stuff is that NTSC DV is 4:1:1 and DVD is 4:2:0, so you end up with 4:1:0.
If doing PAL you are OK, as PAL DV is 4:2:0.

Post: #122521
Topic: A word to the Myspleeners.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122521/action/topic#122521
Time: 12-Jul-2005 2:58 AM

Well, after about 24 hours with no firewall, my 98 machine is now backdoored by someone.
I created a new e-mail address and put it in a couple of newsgroups, and opened all of the e-mail I got back.
It now has 137 infected files with various viruses.

Running any OS online without a firewall and anti-virus checker for e-mail at least is like walking down a dark alley with a packet of cash hanging out you top pocket. You won't always get rolled, but you are asking for it...

Post: #122472
Topic: Help Wanted: a bitmap of the original green 'Lucasfilm Limited' logo?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122472/action/topic#122472
Time: 11-Jul-2005 10:52 PM

Oh yeah, it is in illustrator format (.ai), I saved it out of Max that way for compatability.

Post: #122471
Topic: Help Wanted: a bitmap of the original green 'Lucasfilm Limited' logo?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122471/action/topic#122471
Time: 11-Jul-2005 10:50 PM

OK,

I didn't have illustrator on my notebook, so I did a quick and dirty by using the 2D tools in 3DS MAX.

This is just the curves, no fills or strokes.
It needs a bit more refining, but I've done all the hard work for you, just load it into your vector program of choice, tweak any bits that need it and stroke and fill it with the desired colour.

Vector logo (c) Lucasfilm

Post: #122304
Topic: A word to the Myspleeners.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122304/action/topic#122304
Time: 11-Jul-2005 9:32 AM

What I meant is it is easier if the file is a disk image than a set of folders as it is ready to burn.
The reason stated for not upgrading (that 98 was more secure against worms and viruses these days) just seemed an odd reason to stay on 98, and didn't sound right.

I'll try setting up the 98 machine unprotected on the web tonight and see how long before it is hit, I'm interested. You could be right, but I can't see why a most current viruses wouldn't run on a 98 machine just as well as on a 2000 machine, but it will be interesting if true.
(The blaster worm didn't affect 98 machines, but I don't know about others)

Post: #122281
Topic: A word to the Myspleeners.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122281/action/topic#122281
Time: 11-Jul-2005 6:26 AM

Win98 is far more susceptible to viruses than 200 or XP, its security is almost non-existent, and there aren't a great deal of viruses that won't infect a 98 machine but will infect a 2000 machine.
The pain and hassles of running 98 vs running XP is quite frankly insane.
At the very least people can dual boot and have an NTFS partition.
Releasing as non image files is a pain, and would inconvenience the bulk of the people out there who run an OS that doesn't have an archaic file system, and only benefit the very few 98/95 users that still exist that run DVD burners...

Seriously, upgrade (or switch to linux if you are strapped for cash, or at least dual boot) and bring yourself into the current century, the water is just fine.

Post: #122184
Topic: Info Wanted: Definitive Collection versus Faces - which is better and why?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122184/action/topic#122184
Time: 10-Jul-2005 9:57 PM

Does it also have ghosting in the Luke vs Vader battle is ESB? What about ANH, anything in there?
From memory there was some when Greedos head thunks forward onto the table, but my brain could be plaing tricks on me...

Post: #122183
Topic: .: Moth3r's PAL DVD project :.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122183/action/topic#122183
Time: 10-Jul-2005 9:54 PM

Which scenes in particular have the ghosting on your set?
I'm trying to compile a comprehensive list and to see what I can do about it, but I haven't looked at the PAL transfers yet.

Post: #122181
Topic: StarWarsLegacy.com - The Official Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122181/action/topic#122181
Time: 10-Jul-2005 9:46 PM

I've spoken to Mike before, and we have swapped some info and stuff, but it really is his baby, and he has explained it all ad nauseum.
But, he benefits from stuff pointed out here (like the recent 'Star Wars' logo info) and other OT projects benefit from stuff he points out.
So information *is* freely traded, and there is enough info around for any of us to incorporate (or not) into our own projects. I'm glad Mike continues to share his findings, and that is why we share ours, as between the OT community it adds to the information available for us all to utilise.
I'm looking forward to the update.

Post: #122180
Topic: The Cowclops Transfers (a.k.a. the PCM audio DVD's, Row47 set) Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/122180/action/topic#122180
Time: 10-Jul-2005 9:34 PM

No doubt people will start posting compare screens around here once they get their discs, but make sure you read moth3rs excellent post about what to look for when comparing screenshots - at first glance one image might look better than another, but then you realise that the 'better' one might just be more contrastly and lacking detail in the shadow areas and light areas and so on.

Of course, it looks different on your TV to on the computer as well, and individuals vary in their preferences.

Still, comparing is fun, and stuff pointed out in compares tends to help raise the bar in general.

Post: #121827
Topic: .: Moth3r's PAL DVD project :.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/121827/action/topic#121827
Time: 8-Jul-2005 2:19 PM

If you mean which software, I use 'unison' on the Mac.