Mielr

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Post: #297116
Topic: What is the most distressing aspect of the PT?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297116/action/topic#297116
Time: 12-Sep-2007 2:44 AM

Originally posted by: MJR80
Here, hopefully this link works to the picture I wanted to post before:

Cheesy

Ha! Perfect!

Post: #297108
Topic: Info Wanted: Pittrek's "pure" '04 DVD/GOUT hybrid OT project...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297108/action/topic#297108
Time: 12-Sep-2007 12:58 AM

Originally posted by: pittrek

Do you really think it's worth the trouble to change the sky behind 3PO? Is there that much of a difference?

Well I think yes

Star Wars - What has changed - watch page 7
I simply want to own a DVD with which I'm gonna be 100% satisfied, and if Boy George won't make it, I will

I remember looking at that a couple of years ago, and being amazed (horrified?) at how many changes there were.

It's your project, YOU have to be happy with it. If you feel that it's worth the resolution trade-off, then that's your decision to make. I'd probably do the same thing if I were you. The new SE shot of Artoo in the canyon bugs me as well.

Keep us updated!

Post: #297107
Topic: Info Wanted: Pittrek's "pure" '04 DVD/GOUT hybrid OT project...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297107/action/topic#297107
Time: 12-Sep-2007 12:48 AM

Originally posted by: eckoman_pdx
I already own the first SE dvd box set that was released, and I heard those DVD's were just the SE and the OOT on the same disc, correct? I've read too on hear that the OOT dvd's sucked and they were a LD transfer and some of the stuff was more messed up than the OOT vhs, etc. If I'm wrong correct me please. Most ppl on here I've read bash em, so I never got them, since I already have the box set and I didn't want to pay $15 per disc for a "crappy" OOT transfer (assuming what I read was true). IDK, after readig that I figured they wouldn't be any better than my original VHS. I admit I never watched em (the GOUT), I only know what I read on here. I'd rather have the true OOT on DVD but from what I've read lucas hacked the releases last sept (plz fill me in if I'm incorrect), so I guess I figured I'd try this.

The SEs and OOT aren't on the same discs, they're on separate discs.

The DVDs are from the digital masters that were created for the Definitive Collection and "Faces" LDs from the 1990s. To my eyes, the DVDs look better than the LDs (sharper, clearer, less video noise) but some others say the difference is negligible.

But, I feel safe in saying that they're definitely a HUGE improvement over the VHS. The resolution of the DVDs has to be at least double that of the letterboxed VHS releases (plus the SW DVD has the original crawl, which the LD and VHS don't).

I'm not sure what you mean about them being "more messed up" than the OOT VHS.
I do know that the 1995 "Faces" VHS releases were the last (and probably best) of the VHS releases.

I think the OOT DVDs are the best releases of the OOT so far, that is until the X0 project and/or someone here finishes their '04/GOUT hybrid DVDs.

Post: #297105
Topic: Potter eclipses Star Wars and Bond
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297105/action/topic#297105
Time: 12-Sep-2007 12:20 AM

Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
I really wish box office stats were measured in ticket sales instead of dollars.

I agree. I remember thinking that when E.T. eclipsed Star Wars. I doubt very much that as many people went to see E.T. multiple times, as Star Wars.

Post: #297037
Topic: Info Wanted: Pittrek's "pure" '04 DVD/GOUT hybrid OT project...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297037/action/topic#297037
Time: 11-Sep-2007 3:46 AM

Originally posted by: eckoman_pdx
The problem is watching tapes wears them out, and I don't want to wear them out since no copy of the OOT is commerically available anymore.

You're not interested in the OOT DVDs that were released last September? It's fine if you're OK with the VHS, I'm just curious.

Post: #297030
Topic: John Williams BBC Documentary from 1980
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297030/action/topic#297030
Time: 11-Sep-2007 2:14 AM

Originally posted by: skyjedi2005
what really cracked me up about this documentary is the as recorded on set dialogue before the adr process.

vader on the star destroyer being voiced by dave prowse

Yeah, and Prowse was pissed that they used James Earl Jones' voice instead of his!

Post: #297029
Topic: Info Wanted: Pittrek's "pure" '04 DVD/GOUT hybrid OT project...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/297029/action/topic#297029
Time: 11-Sep-2007 1:09 AM

Originally posted by: pittrek
There's nothing like ANH in my world

I simply call the movie Star Wars.

The current status -

Star Wars

- done, it has all 5 existing sound mixes, but I have realised 2 things - the special edition changed the sky behind 3PO when he's aruing with R2 in the desert, so I have to change it back, and the restored mono mix is available, so I'm currently working on a new version. But I have a big problem, the Tantive 4 sequence. I have "recolored it" to be more stable and have correct colors, the uncompressed AVI looks perfect, but the resulting m2v has much worse colors. I plan to put some screenshots to the technical forum.

Sorry! I try to avoid using "ANH" when I can, but with the 6 films, it can get confusing.

Do you really think it's worth the trouble to change the sky behind 3PO? Is there that much of a difference?

Post: #296987
Topic: John Williams BBC Documentary from 1980
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296987/action/topic#296987
Time: 10-Sep-2007 5:51 AM

Originally posted by: GoodMusician
part 2 around 5:00

Thanks! This is a great documentary. I love the footage of ESB without the sound effects, dubbing and music. Very interesting. I'd love to have this on DVD.

Post: #296981
Topic: John Williams BBC Documentary from 1980
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296981/action/topic#296981
Time: 10-Sep-2007 1:22 AM

Originally posted by: Trooperman

I love when Han says "I know" and John Williams laughs, and then Irvin Kirshner goes, "Yeah, what's he going to say, "I love you too?"

*laughter*

Which part was that in???

Post: #296972
Topic: Anybody ever notice the audio drop-out on ROTJ?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296972/action/topic#296972
Time: 9-Sep-2007 7:20 PM

Originally posted by: bkev
Wow, did this topic go way off or what?
Yeah! So has anyone noticed the L-channel audio drop-out at 1:52:30 on the GOUT ROTJ DVD??

Originally posted by: corellian77

Personally, I always thought he said, "I'll take good care of her, so she won't get a scratch." As Mielr pointed out, though, he probably got a little tongue tied.

Like, "she sells sea shells by the seashore".

Post: #296952
Topic: Anybody ever notice the audio drop-out on ROTJ?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296952/action/topic#296952
Time: 9-Sep-2007 5:18 AM

Originally posted by: bkev
Exactly. Strange thing is, I think I saw a GOUT faces VHS at a friend's house that didin't do that.

LOL! Are you sure? I'll have to check that now, too.

Post: #296947
Topic: Anybody ever notice the audio drop-out on ROTJ?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296947/action/topic#296947
Time: 9-Sep-2007 12:25 AM

Originally posted by: bkev
Well I knew about the she thing; I just found it odd that it sounded like he said it twice.

It almost sounds like he's trying to say "See she won't get a scratch" or "sure she won't get a scratch" but got a bit tongue-tied.

Post: #296938
Topic: Info Wanted: Pittrek's "pure" '04 DVD/GOUT hybrid OT project...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296938/action/topic#296938
Time: 8-Sep-2007 11:27 PM

Originally posted by: pittrek
Sure

I personally want to have it done before Christmas

Which one - ANH?

PLEASE keep us updated on how it's going!

Post: #296937
Topic: Anybody ever notice the audio drop-out on ROTJ?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296937/action/topic#296937
Time: 8-Sep-2007 11:20 PM

Originally posted by: CO
I believe it is when Lando is just about to fly into the Deathstar, and the sound cuts. On my surround sound system, it actually sounds like my speakers are swallowing up the sound instead of shooting them out in my room.
It's actually during the duel, just as Luke goes nuts and is about to finish off Vader (1:52:30). The sound on the left channel cuts off for a second. It's more obvious when you listen on headphones.
Originally posted by: bkev
Speaking of audio oddities in ROTJ, on my old SE VHS (and I think on one of my DVDs too) Lando says "she" when assuring Han that the Falcon will be fine. "she-she won't get a scratch."

Ships are very often referred to as "she". But is does sound like he's stuttering a bit.

Post: #296899
Topic: Anybody ever notice the audio drop-out on ROTJ?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296899/action/topic#296899
Time: 8-Sep-2007 6:54 AM

Someone on the Home Theater forum just mentioned that he noticed a left-channel audio drop-out at 1:52:30 on the GOUT Jedi DVD (during the duel scene).

It's also on the "face" LD in the exact same spot.

I haven't checked the DC LD yet.

I just thought it was odd that after all these years, I wasn't aware of anyone mentioning it until now.

EDIT: I checked the "face" VHS tape, and the drop-out is there too. Definitely on the master.

Post: #296836
Topic: Info Wanted: Pittrek's "pure" '04 DVD/GOUT hybrid OT project...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296836/action/topic#296836
Time: 7-Sep-2007 3:05 AM

Is anyone still making an attempt at this??

Post: #296834
Topic: George Lucas jealous of Irvin Kershner's Star Wars?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296834/action/topic#296834
Time: 7-Sep-2007 1:27 AM

Originally posted by: Mike O

Originally posted by: Zebonka
An interesting point was raised : Empire does stick out notably. That's because it's better.

And it's the only film in the franchise which Lucas did not either write the screenplay or direct.

Hmmm, coincidence? I THINK NOT! LOL!

Post: #296831
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296831/action/topic#296831
Time: 7-Sep-2007 12:26 AM

Welcome back, Laserman!

Post: #296765
Topic: Help: looking for... Returning to Jedi
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296765/action/topic#296765
Time: 6-Sep-2007 3:37 AM

You need to go to the "Star Wars Fan Edits and Preservation" forum. Try HERE.

Post: #296689
Topic: OMG, please tell me this is NOT true - "I am your father" dialogue...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296689/action/topic#296689
Time: 3-Sep-2007 9:27 PM

Originally posted by: JennyS1138

"In the new Collector's Edition of the original trilogy that is being released next year on Blu-Ray, George Lucas has again made several changes to the films. In this case, he has re-recorded the iconic phrase and it now reads: "No, Luke. I am your father, Luke."

LOL!

Well, he DID change Darth Vader's original "bring my shuttle" dialogue in ESB......

Post: #296629
Topic: IMPORTANT BEHIND THE SCENES INFO ON THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY FROM LONDON FILM AND COMIC CON-SEP '07
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296629/action/topic#296629
Time: 3-Sep-2007 1:30 AM

Originally posted by: Mike O

I though that GTW wasn't filmed in widescreen, as it didn't exist?

You're right, GWTW wasn't shot in widescreen, it was shot in academy ratio like every other film in 1939.
Widescreen films did exist in the 1930s, but very few films were shot that way back then.
Widescreen Museum LINK

I did a little research, and VistaVision was invented by Paramount in 1954.
VistaVision LINK
So, there's no possible way that a VistaVision camera was used on the set of GWTW. Aside from the fact that VistaVision was invented 15 years after GWTW was released, VistaVision cameras used single-strip negatives. Gone With The Wind was shot with 3-strip Technicolor cameras, which were the size of large kitchen appliances and were extremely difficult to maneuver.
See photo HERE.

I know that the VistaVision cameras were used to shoot many classic films, but Gone With The Wind was not one of them.

Post: #296613
Topic: IMPORTANT BEHIND THE SCENES INFO ON THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY FROM LONDON FILM AND COMIC CON-SEP '07
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296613/action/topic#296613
Time: 2-Sep-2007 8:21 PM

Very interesting- thanks!

I hope Mr. Kurtz decides to publish a book of his SW photos.

CHRISTOPHER MALCOLM (ZEV-EMPIRE)

A really nice guy, at his first convention, the actor revealed that the replacement VISTAVISION camera used for Snowspeeder cockpit filming had previously been used on GONE WITH THE WIND- such was the film’s status that people on set would often come by just to touch the legendary camera that had filmed the movie!!

Did they a use a VistaVision camera on Gone With the Wind? That doesn't sound right. I thought VistaVision was a widescreen format invented in the 1950s. I also thought all the cameras used on GWTW were the bulky 3-strip Technicolor cameras.

Post: #296489
Topic: .:. MoveAlong's - The Story of TESB/The Adventures of Luke Skywalker .:. Complete!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296489/action/topic#296489
Time: 31-Aug-2007 9:24 PM

Originally posted by: skyjedi2005

the only empire trailer i know of not on there is the one with the temp track music and luke screaming at the end.

Hmmm...I don't think I'm familiar with that one. Was this one ever released officially?

Post: #296439
Topic: The Music of Star Wars: 30 Anniversary Collection
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296439/action/topic#296439
Time: 31-Aug-2007 1:09 AM

Originally posted by: Scruffy
But they will have "Jedi Rocks." Do you really need all that unreleased stuff and source cues when you have "Jedi Rocks?" Sing it with me!

Koon
Ee
Tang

Naw naw naw!

Owwa, louda!

KOON
EE
TANG!

Don't make me barf...PLEASE! LOL!

The only reason I bought the 2-CD SE ROTJ set in the first place was to get all of the ROTJ music that wasn't included in the Anthology. There's no way I'd buy another set of CDs with Jedi Rocks (gag) on it!

The only ROTJ CDs I listen to now are CD-R compilations that I made from the Anthology CDs and the SE CDs, minus Jedi Rocks and the New-Age finale music (that way, I won't even hear them by accident).

I find it repulsive that they're using the 1983 ROTJ LP-cover art on a CD that doesn't contain the authentic 1983 soundtrack!!!!!!!

Post: #296437
Topic: Lightsaber in space...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/296437/action/topic#296437
Time: 31-Aug-2007 12:59 AM

Originally posted by: bigbaddaddyvader
The ANH Obi-Wan saber is gone as are most of the props from ANH.Very little remains fron ANH prop-wise as most of the pieces were destroyed after filming.Just thrown in bins out the back of Elstree.In fact there are no sabers from ANH in the archives.

Ugh! That's awful. I'm surprised GL didn't make sure everything was kept.