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#913412
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Harmy's STAR WARS Despecialized Edition HD - V2.7 - MKV (Released)
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So I know that these kinds of specilaized questions must get really tedious but what is the proper way to create a AVCHD file from the MKV. I used the muxer and I have a BDMV file but it’s 13 gigs, so how do I get it to fit on a dual layer disc. Also I cannot download the avchd file outright because I have horrendous internet where I am at the moment.

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#896406
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Blu-Ray and other HD box size STAR WARS covers
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samlowry said:

Hey There,

Heres an update of my custom set. Finally got the positioning right to fit the covers perfectly in the 15mm Criterion Blu-ray boxes and was able to track down some higher resolution art for the back. As for the inside/reverse, I printed them with the Noriyoshi Ohrai collage style prints. All in all, pretty happy with the results. Hope you enjoy.

StarWars

Empire

ROTJ

These are awesome! However, it’s hard to tell from the sample image if they actually do fit a criterion case. These look more like they are in a PS3 case. The Criterion Blu Case doesn’t have the top bit, like a normal Blu. When printed out does it fit right?

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#894476
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Harmy's STAR WARS Despecialized Edition HD - V2.7 - MKV (Released)
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CatBus said:

Noah182 said:

Yeah I meant the tractor beam line. And alright I will check out the 85 mix. Any major line differences I should know about in that version?

http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Star-Wars-sound-mixes/id/15294

Thanks! 85 version it is then! Though I didn’t realize that Lucas had seen the mono version as the definitive one. This creates another conflict within me, especially with the alternate line takes, which seem to alter the movie the most. Oh well, eventually we all have to make choices in life.

Since you seem to know a lot about the audio, do you perhaps know if there is a list of this kind for Empire? I liked the standard audio on the MKV a lot, but I wonder what the alternate versions were.

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Harmy's STAR WARS Despecialized Edition HD - V2.7 - MKV (Released)
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towne32 said:

Do you mean C3PO’s tractor beam line? If you switch the the Mono track, I believe it is there, just as in theaters (mono version but not stereo). edit: oops, you know that. As Catbus says, use the 85 mix.

CatBus said:

The 77 mono mix, 85 stereo mix, and 93 stereo mix all have it. For stereo I’d recommend 85.

Yeah I meant the tractor beam line. And alright I will check out the 85 mix. Any major line differences I should know about in that version?

towne32 said:

Prequels - Valeyard is working on what should be a very good TPM. Little changed in RoTS, but Schorman should have a theatrical-accurate version up soonish.

As for AoTC, we can’t do a perfect theatrical version as far as the 35mm film is concerned. We lack the near-end shot of the still robotic hand and the speeder that was deleted to make a flying lightsaber more clear. The DCP version is closer to possible. The hand shot is the same as the DVD/Blu-ray. If we want to assume that the speeder was too (which would be a big assumption - we have no idea), then it could be done. Would just need to use the theatrical audio (which we have) to remove ‘to be angry is to be human’ and change ‘uh huh’ back to ‘yes’. For the ‘to be angry’ deletion to be frame accurate, we would need a few frames of video that were deleted when inserting Natalie’s line, so the change would only be approximate, otherwise.

Thanks for the info on this too. It continues to amaze me the various nuances between releases and how difficult it is to get the versions back to the theatrical cut. I’ll be on the lookout for theatrical TPM. That is a shame about AoTC though. After reading your response I did a little digging and was surprised to learn about the multiple theatrical versions. Strange how the digital version and film version had differences. I had known there was a much shorter IMax version, but never about the difference between 35mm and digital. Maybe one day someone will find a reel of this movie too.

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#893105
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Harmy's STAR WARS Despecialized Edition HD - V2.7 - MKV (Released)
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I’ve been lurking on this thread for a while and I finally had to post. I just finished watching the latest versions of both Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back and was blown away. Harmy, and the community, thank you so much for undertaking this process.

Because of my age, I was not fortunate enough to be able to see the movies upon their original release. However, I was fortunate enough to see the original unaltered movies on VHS as a child. Ever since those first viewings I have been in love with the series. Even the imperfections of the originals, the black and white R2D2 or the slightly pink lightsaber of Vader, bring a smile to my face. Thank You!

I do have two questions.

The first is that I noticed while watching Star Wars that C3P0’s line when describing the detention chamber is missing. I appreciate this because I am aware that most Cinema showings were also missing the line. However, I was wondering which, if any, of the audio tracks have it. I know the original mono track did but I would prefer a stereo one with its inclusion. If not obviously not a big deal.

Also, this next question might be controversial. I, like I am sure many on here, am not a big fan of the prequels. However, I was wondering if there was an undertaking to release those Despecialized as well. The home releases are much less altered than the originals, but there are differences; such as changed camera wipes, extended pod racing etc. Just wondering if you or anyone was planning on doing something like this.

Thanks again Harmy. Love what you’ve done and await the new release of Return of the Jedi and future releases. May the Force be with you, always.