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#66910
Topic
Kevin Smith question
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/66910/action/topic#66910
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Originally posted by: ocpmovie
MagnoliaFan is not Kevin Smith. He's Peter Jackson.

Laserman is Kevin Smith. MeBeJedi is Jason Mewes.

jimbo is Ahmed Best.

TK47 is Quentin Tarantino.

Rikter is Rick McCallum.

And the really weird thing is ...


I am George Lucas.


Right, but you're still not addressing the real question.

Who am I?
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#66744
Topic
Star Wars DVD Covers
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/66744/action/topic#66744
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Originally posted by: General Gravos
Great covers Rebel Rouser! I wish I could do something like those!

However, shouldn't we read "by the evil Imperial forces in their effort..." on the Episode IV cover?


Awww shit... I knew I had to have missed something. All that text was taken from the backs of my '95 Faces VHS set. I thought I had went over my copying a little better than that.

I'll be editing the above post with a new upload link shortly.
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#66729
Topic
Star Wars DVD Covers
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/66729/action/topic#66729
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Originally posted by: franko49
wow thats impressive most impressive any chance we could get those without the tr47 logo on back
is that rude sorry id just like to see it with out the tr47 logo and in gold so we can match it...

is this spossible???????????


Oh, not rude at all! Like I said, I was patterning them to match the official releases. In fact when I first started the things, they WERE in gold! I think I still have the gold logo on my hard drive somewhere, but it doesn't really matter since it's all vector anyway and I can just change it over with a few clicks and keystrokes.

As for the TR47 thing, it's there cause that's the set I made these for. The features list and the little "transfer/encoding" text on the credits all reflect this. What set did you want some covers for exactly? I was thinking about making a generic set, but I'd most likely have to scrap the features list, since every set has something different.

Anyway, just tell me what set you have and I'll do what I can.
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#66715
Topic
Star Wars DVD Covers
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/66715/action/topic#66715
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Mingus: Thanks man, but I've discovered the wonder of the ImageShack!

Jupiter: Those're sweet! Been planning a "stacked image" set myself, but was trying to work out the image editing kinks of my current set. So... um... when are those going to be available?

Everybody Else: Alright, finally got my TR47 cover-set polished up. I hope the JPEG compression doesn't make them look like total crap to most of your eyes, but I figure once they're printed out, (on glossy paper no less), they should look nice enough.

I patterned them after the "official" set... sorta. Hope you like.

<<IMAGE SETS CONSOLIDATED TO MESSAGE BELOW>>
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#66676
Topic
Star Wars DVD Covers
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/66676/action/topic#66676
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Originally posted by: HotRod
The versions that on sale in stores now

They are the only ones I have..


Ouch. Um... I dunno if I can morally support using the original poster art for the not-original current releases.

I'm kidding! Seriously though, get in touch with Rikter or someone about fixing this issue A.S.A.P.! As for making covers for your current set, I'd just suggest keeping the covers they originally came with (which I fully admit look like crap) and keeping their horrid visages hidden in that flimsy-but-still-kinda-pretty slipcover they came with. I just polished up most everything on my covers and am still looking for a place to upload them, so it'll be a day or three. (*sigh* I just might have to do the freebie web page thing. )
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#66629
Topic
Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/66629/action/topic#66629
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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
Care to tell me where I can even get a CHEAP capture board with RGB input? LOL!


Well then, I guess you need to redefine "cheap". We're talking about A/V capture devices here, that are capable of producing some very clear captures... I think $300 is cheap, considering you can easily spend thousands of dollars for other models.

I think I remember you saying something like you spent $40 on your current capture device? Well, if that's the case then you're probably not going to like the costs on any RGB capable devices. That, and I'm still amazed at the quality you were able to sqeeze out of that thing. (I shudder to think of what you could accomplish with a higher end device! )

I would suggest you go ahead with the captures you're making now, since they're looking sweet. And maybe set aside a few bucks here or there to do a second run-through on RGB when you get the chance. The learning experience from this capture should help you send the quality on the RGB capture through the roof.
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#66624
Topic
Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/66624/action/topic#66624
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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
Care to tell me where I can even get a cheap capture board with RGB input?


Maybe this one?

It's like $280 direct form the manufacturer... probably cheaper if you check around a bit. Considering what it does, I think that under three hundred is pretty good. Of course, that was from five minutes of searching, so there's bound to be something else out there. And it's USB2.0, so no need to open up your case.
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#66291
Topic
Star Wars DVD Covers
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/66291/action/topic#66291
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Originally posted by: HotRod
I've bought the original DVDs.
I just don't like the covers much, so would like to replace them with tghe movie style covers!!


Yeah, but which original DVDs? TR47? Dr. Gonzo? I tailor a few things on the covers to properly represent the set in question. I figure it'll make it easier for those of us with varying sets. (And I think it looks cool. )

And the original movie poster images are what I'm using for the covers... took a while to track down hi res images for each one, but I've got 'em and the covers are coming along nicely. (Man, we need a nice communal FTP server for all this stuff!)
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#66278
Topic
Star Wars DVD Covers
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/66278/action/topic#66278
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I'm working on a nice set right now.

Taking me a little bit of time because of the high resolutions I'm using show any mistakes I make in the photoediting process...

But rest assured that they're gonna look nice. Everything from text to logos (even the offical "Star Wars" logo) are done in vector format, so the lines stay crisp. In fact I think there's only 3 bitmaps for each cover... front picture, back picture and the obligatory screencap. The nice thing about this is that I can just go into my masters and retype a few lines and PRESTO! A new set of covers for any version of the transfers you're using. Speaking of which... who's version did you need covers for?

Other than a good hi-res pic for the Jedi back cover, there's really not much left to do other than some basic text formatting and a good once over with the ol' spellchecker.
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#65444
Topic
Star Wars DVD Covers
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/65444/action/topic#65444
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Originally posted by: Tim Lehrbach
Here is the standard release ROTJ poster with text at the bottom:

Return of the Jedi Large


I've been looking for this image in super high resolution for so damn long now it's not even funny. I'm doin' kinda the same thing, with the original posters and newer test and logos, but I'm also doing a lot of image editing and masking to get nice color washes for the skies for the back covers, makes it all look more professional I think (you'll see what I'm talking about when I post my submissions for the MeBeJedi transfer set). I've also decided to leave off the UPC barcode and copyright info, since I don't really see the point... least that's how I want my set to look.

So thanks for that image!
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#65198
Topic
Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/65198/action/topic#65198
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Originally posted by: Rikter
I love this!

I can't believe that the only two people with the nads to get in there and RESTORE or EDIT the films are both always cathing crap!

Some of these "Fanboys" need to relax - I mean if you don't like what they are doing ignore it.

The MagnoliaFan Edits are becoming VERY VERY famous and have been very well recieved sure some folks won't like but most will....

And now the MeBeJedi Versions.. DUDE you've managed to do what no other has - Capture it right!

Your colors and sound are the STUPEDIOUS!

~ Your restoration is THE BEST and Definitive versions of the OT (Isn't Laserman doing a frame-by-frame restoration??)



I just wanted to say I support the both of you fully ~ screw the whinning fanboys!

RiK



Soooooo... you think there's no reason whatsoever to have a problem with somebody going in and editing the OT as they see fit? Only whining fanboys would complain about something like this? Well then, I suppose Lucas will be expecting his apology letter from you within the week. (I'm kidding! I'm kidding!)

As for MagnoliaFan's edits, I think the idea is great, since these movies are still available in their original form, and these are just an alternative. (An alternative that I look forward to getting my hands on just as soon as I can sort out the various versions and which one I need to download.) I agree that anybody giving him shit needs to be beaten within an inch of their lives by somebody with no sense of measurement, (think about it...)

As for MeBeJedi's transfer... I don't think ANYBODY has a problem with the work he's doing. I'm sure that EVERYBODY who has the slightest inkling of the effort involved is planning on naming their children after him in homage to his work. (Too bad my wife and I have already settled on a name for the daughter we're having in November. ) The idea though was that he was talking about changing the movie itself on site devoted to the idea that the movies shouldn't have been changed in the first place... that's some dangerous ground to tread on. Did most people overreact? Hell yeah they did. I myself tried to temper my reaction with some helpful alternatives, but probably still came off as a prick at first. (And I cetainly didn't mean for it to be taken in a harsh way. ) As far as the menu issue goes: hell man, for all I care I can pop the disc in and be greeted with nothing more than "MeBeJedi did this. Recognize foo'!" with 'play' highlighted at the bottom. That'd add a certain amount of humor to the ordeal that's led us to have to "bootleg" in the first place, now that I think about it. *heh*heh* In the end, it's the MOVIE that counts. As long as that gets an unaltered, respectful treatment, then I'm happy as a pig in shit. (Not to mention that fact that MeBeJedi will choose the DVD covers I'm working on for his set as the only officially sanctioned set! The Emperor has foreseen it!)

Then again, maybe you were only referring to the menu debate (which is indeed a stupid argument, considering how easy it is to redo the damn things in the first place) and it's me who's overreacting... DAMN THE INTERNET! You never can tell what the hell anybody is trying to say!!

In conclusion, I love you all and look forward to long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners and late night cuddle sessions with each and every one of you... except Jimbo. He annoys me.
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#65045
Topic
Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/65045/action/topic#65045
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I was just trying to express my thoughts regarding the idea, and at the same time offer a viable alternative to make sure that people know who's responsable for what is sounding like the best transfer yet. Even if the idea was just a joke, I still think you should put that splash screen at the end of the credits, sounds as though you deserve it.

I think my idea was actually fairly good, as well as flattering, since someone, namely me, thinks that your hard work should be recognized. And you say I need to lighten up?

IN OTHER NEWS: I've been working on a new set of covers for the various sets of DVDs floating around. Each set tailored to their respective "versions", but still designed so that all the versions still seem to "go together" on the shelf. I think they're looking kinda good since everything other than photos is being done in a clean vector format. EVERYTHING. Logos, titles, text (duh... text). I've spent some time on these. (The photoediting on the back cover for the TR47 ROTJ is kicking my ass for some unexplainable reason.) Anyway, I'd love to design a set for yours. Just lemme know if you'd like to see what I come up with. (And let me know what you'd like your particular "version" to be called. i.e. "The TR47 Version", "The Anamorphic Version", "The MeBeJedi/UBeSith Version", etc.)


**ADDITIONAL**

I just ran through another thread and I think I know why you were a little snappy about the credit-alteration comment I made. I just wanna clarify and say that OF COURSE you had influence and help from others, but so did EVERYONE who's done a transfer so far, and we still call their versions by their names right? So this will by all rights be your version... just wanted to let you know that whoever it was that took a poke at you in the other thread is missing the point, and that I appreiciate all the work you're doing. (Oh, and put your damn name on a splash screen after the credits, it'll be cool and non-invasive. )
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#65042
Topic
Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/65042/action/topic#65042
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Awesome. But I was wondering if the idea to insert his name into the credits was still alive. I mean, I understand that he would like a little credit for his efforts, but actually altering the movie itself is exactly what we are all trying to work against, isn't it? Besides, it'd be a little... how do I say this without being offensive? Tacky. It's the only word I can think of.

The idea I had to make sure that he receives the credit for his efforts, is to insert a splash screen at the end of the credits. Anybody who has let a DVD run to the end of the credits knows what I mean, when the company that did the authoring and encoding has their five seconds of fame with one of those screens. I think it would be appropriate, since he certainly deserves the same recognition as the encoders of any other DVD, and still leaves the movie intact.

Anyway, if that was all a joke or I missed the post that would have answered my question already, I apologize... I've got a pregnant wife and two jobs so I can't always catch every post.
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#64701
Topic
Lucas talks DVD's, Special Edition's, OT and TV Series.
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/64701/action/topic#64701
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MeBeJedi- That's exactly what I'm talkin' 'bout! Don't get mad, get the torrents!

We've got our DVDs. I hate the fact that he's not releasing them "officially", but until he changes his mind, we'll make do. We can be quite resourceful when the need arises. (Hell, I'm currently working on my own versions of the TR47 DVD covers since I haven't been overly impressed with what's out there.)

And my comments weren't supposed to be a slam on everyone on these boards. I certainly hope they weren't taken that way. It was merely my thoughts on the whole "I hate Lucas! Kill! Burn! He released the greatest movies of my life and should die!" bullshit.

Not sure where my sig is on the list though. Couple of years back or something like that, whenever the hell it was I found this board initially.
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#64675
Topic
Lucas talks DVD's, Special Edition's, OT and TV Series.
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/64675/action/topic#64675
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Originally posted by: Jambe Davdar

*snip*

It's a real shame that Lucas doesn't want to bring out the OT in it's original form. But hey, I am have come to terms with it, particularly after getting hold of the anamorphic set and the TR47 set. I still have respect for Lucas, he obviously went through a lot to get his vision onto the screen and it has clearly taken a toll on his life. But I guess we all have the power to make different choices. I for one am going to let up on the Lucas bashing for a while. It is begining to tire.


It's nice to see that I'm not the only one that feels this way.

Seriously folks. Lucas doesn't owe any of us a damn thing. We pay $7 to see a movie, we get a movie. The deal is done. Later the movie comes out on video: we buy it, the trade is complete. Best years of your life spent with a girl who later dumped you for the high school football hero? Hey man, it sucks, I know. But you had your time with her, if she doesn't wanna give up the goods to you anymore, then are you gonna spend the rest of your days slandering her name across the internet? I certainly hope not.

Lucas doesn't want to put the original movies out on DVD? That sucks as well. I will write my letters pleading with him and I will sign the petitions, but I don't hold a thing against the man personally. If he were doing a federally enforced recall of the copies of Star Wars that I own, that would be one thing. But he's not. I can keep what I've acquired so far. It's mine. He provided them for me and I bought them. I don't owe him anything and vice versa.

The bashing is ridiculous. It's silly that he's not doing a DVD release of the original edits, but it's not a crime against anybody. They had their chance, and if we want them preserved, it looks like we will have to do it ourselves. Is it his fault that VHS deteriorates over time, regardless of our preservation methods, due to the Earth's magnetic field? No. It's not his fault.

Think about the new line of Star Wars figures they've got out now. There's a series that recreates the original packaging, down to the original photos even, but the figure itself is a new sculpting. Now, looking back on my childhood, I can easily say that those original action figures were as much a part of my development as the movies themselves. I played with them every day and invented a million new adventures from sun up to sun down in my back yard in Nebraska. (The treehouse my dad built was made even better by the addition of some Biker Scouts and Ewoks!) But those figures are gone. Hasbro isn't making any more from the original Kenner molds. They have their new models and if we want the originals, we have to search for them. Do I hate Hasbro for screwing with my childhood and denying my children the opportunity to experience the same things I did, spending hours every day playing with those poorly articulated 3.75" plastic figurines? No. I have my memories, and a good collection of the vintage figures to display on my shelves because I took it upon myself to make sure and collect a number of them. I wanted it the old way and I got it through perserverance and a little bit of luck.

And look at it this way, take my earlier example of the dame that left you for the jock. If you go to her and tell her that she's an idiot, fucking up your life, has no talent and that you're going to hunt her down and kill her if she doesn't take you back... do I even need to finish this analogy? Sweet talk her and remind her of all the good things... you can catch a lot more flies with honey than you can cyanide, I promise you.

I could go on... and on and on and on and on. But I won't. Sorry if this came off as a little volitile, but this is how I feel. Lucas created these movies that helped shape my childhood and make me what I am today, and that positive influence takes precedent over mistakes he may be making in recent years. I've been lurking on these boards for a year or two (HAS is been that long?!?), but never chimed in until recently because, quite frankly, there just seems to be so many non-constructive, childish opinions running around. Talk about finding Lucas and punching him in the gut? [sarcasm-mode]Nice. Very Jedi-like of you, it obvious that his movies had some influence on your development.[/sarcasm-mode]

*whew* Boy am I glad I cut that rant when I did.
So basically, I'm just saying that Jambe has the right idea. Everyone needs to calm the fuck down, take a breath, and if it's so important to them, take matters into the own hands. A peaceful petition and the proper show of respect for the man will do our cause a LOT more good than name calling and threats of violence.
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#64615
Topic
Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/64615/action/topic#64615
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Originally posted by: virtualme
TR47 -- your sets came today and they are awesome! I bought a previous set off of eBay, but it doesn't touch the 7 disc TR47 set! I'm sure that some of the others are just as good, but I am so pleased -- it's like Christmas came early! Thanks, TR47! Hopefully I can get some more orders for you as well!

-- Rob


Okay... now I'm confused. Seven disc TR47 set? I thought that the TR47s were just the three, and sometimes 4 if the Dr. Gonzo Supplemental Disc was included. (Or is this 7 disc talk regarding a set of both versions?)
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#64609
Topic
Laserdisc/Dual-Layer DVDr (And &quot;hello&quot; from my first post!)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/64609/action/topic#64609
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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
*snip*

Unfortunateely, most of the transitions are wipes or dissolves. Good luck syncing those up.


Exactly my point regarding the idea of splicing.

I still say 50% less compression (or however the math works out) would have to be noticable. I was watching a DivX compressed copy of Underworld the other day... crystal clear even though they had taken the original 9 or so Gigs of video and crammed it into 1.4 Gigs. I know the codecs are completely different, but recompressing already compressed video and keeping that level of quality gives me hope that something can be done.

Regardless, I'm looking forward to seeing the results of the current double-layer project, and good luck to everyone involved!
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#64506
Topic
Laserdisc/Dual-Layer DVDr (And &quot;hello&quot; from my first post!)
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/64506/action/topic#64506
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Originally posted by: adlai

*snip*

I think you should still consider the splicing the remastered prints from the new dvds with the correct scenes from the def. ed laserdiscs. You've still got a lot of time because as of now, dual layer dvd-r's are 15 bucks each (!).


Yeah, the disks are a little pricey right now... but with a decent computer media player (i.e. WinDVD) you can just download a torrent and play the thing off of your harddrive. Besides... I'll gladly drop the $10 (yup, still high, but not as bad as $15) per disc to have a DVD at near the quality I saw on those Laserdiscs.

As for the splicing, I think that as long as the transitions aren't so jarring that they take your attention from the movies (ever seen the "Official Bootleg Edition" of Army of Darkness?) then it could work. I just don't see the transitions being that smooth.

Regarding the TR47 editions... agreed. Sweet sweet mana from heaven, those. Just looked over my newly downloaded copy of A New Hope and I must say, damn nice transfer. 31.2% into Empire as I write this, and Jedi will be following in the wee hours of tomorrow morning.
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#64491
Topic
Laserdisc/Dual-Layer DVDr (And &quot;hello&quot; from my first post!)
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/64491/action/topic#64491
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But I've seen the actual Laserdiscs of the trilogy... pre-SE and all. And they were UH-MAIZ-EEN. The DVDs I've downloaded, while quite nice, are just not as pretty. The entire point of me wanting to do the double-layer thing was to have as high a quality and as low a compression ratio as possible, thus giving the best picture possible. I don't really care about commentaries, I can listen to the ones on the Dr. Gonzo versions if I want commentaries. (Plus, I'd listen to the commentaries like, what... once? Maybe? The picture quality is FAR more important.)

So yes, LD ain't gonna get better than LD... but it can get a whole lot worse. And the idea of splicing with the official DVD releases just sounds... sketchy, at best.

Regardless... any ETA on the upcoming Double-Layer Editions? (There we go... a way to differentiate these upcoming editions from the rest: The DLE Set.)