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Post: #108903
Topic: Info: Star Wars Executor Boxset VHS (1995)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/108903/action/topic#108903
Time: 25-May-2005 5:14 PM

Originally posted by: UN0
I have two questions: These making ofs you're talking about were in the USA definitive collection laserdiscs? What changed with the two japan releases of this boxset?

No. The two documentaries never made it to laserdisc in the USA. They were only released on VHS and the video quality was not that great. In Japan, the two docs were released on laserdisc with SLIGHTLY better quality, but they also had burned in Japanese subtitles. After seeing the quality of both the USA VHS tapes and the Japanese laserdiscs side by side, I think that the masters used for the video transfers of these programs were "soft" looking. I also seem to remember seeing From Star Wars to Jedi when it was originally broadcast on public television and noticing that it didn't look that great.

Post: #109040
Topic: Calling out to the true Original Trilogy fanatics for help...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/109040/action/topic#109040
Time: 25-May-2005 4:13 PM

I don't think it's a common error as it would have been reported more often. I just checked the Gonzo set I got over a year ago and there is no such error on mine.

Post: #108315
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/108315/action/topic#108315
Time: 24-May-2005 2:34 PM

Originally posted by: HenkJan
Hello just my first post.
I'm a SW fan from the netherlans my whole life. I have a question about the extra disc. Is there a torrent and has it some of the containt in it from the VHS EXECUTOR Box...

I'm not familiar with all of the torrent names, but if you look for something called Dr. Gonzo Bonus Disc or Definitive Collection Bonus disc, you'll probably get most of the stuff from the Executor boxed set. The television documentaries (The Making of Star Wars, SP FX, etc.) will probably be under their own titles.

Post: #107875
Topic: Help Wanted: Upgrading from CD-to-DVD - Which preservation project version is best?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/107875/action/topic#107875
Time: 23-May-2005 1:30 PM

Originally posted by: electrictroy
...What I want is simple - a transfer of the Widescreen LaserDiscs to DVD. That's all. I don't care about commentary or any of the other extras.

troy

Based on this description, the best trilogy for you would be the TR47 RowMan Remix (as Rikter has named it). It's basically the TR47 original transfer with PCM audio (awesome sounding!). I took that and added a title screen and "fixed the glitch" in TESB. For what you're asking for, I think this is currently the best one available.

Post: #107321
Topic: empire of dreams
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/107321/action/topic#107321
Time: 21-May-2005 11:06 AM

By the way, the Empire of Dreams on the DVD is actually longer than the one broadcast on A & E. Enjoy!

Post: #107069
Topic: The "EditDroid" Trilogy DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/107069/action/topic#107069
Time: 20-May-2005 5:56 PM

I'm going to recreate the ROTJ DVD-ROM folder myself. Seems pretty easy. Do I just create a folder and put all of the stuff into it or is there a more complicated process? I'm just making the folder and adding contents. I'll worry about getting it on to a compliant DVD later.

Post: #107154
Topic: SW on David Letterman
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/107154/action/topic#107154
Time: 20-May-2005 5:45 PM

Yeah. Just saw it myself, too. Not that great, but it was cool that they used the real costumes and sound effects.

Post: #107122
Topic: SW on David Letterman
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/107122/action/topic#107122
Time: 20-May-2005 3:12 PM

Did anyone catch (as in "record") the David Letterman Top 10 list earlier this week. Something about "Top 10 Things Never Before Said By A Star Wars Character."

Post: #106349
Topic: Info Wanted: What is the Best Quality OT Fan Preservation Set?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106349/action/topic#106349
Time: 18-May-2005 3:08 PM

Whoops. You're right. I was confused. Sorry.

Post: #106259
Topic: Info Wanted: What is the Best Quality OT Fan Preservation Set?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106259/action/topic#106259
Time: 18-May-2005 2:29 AM

Hey... I've seen them both, too!

But other than the fixed blank spot in TESB, there is no difference between the two in terms of picture and sound quality. No compression was necessary in just adding title screens.

Post: #105839
Topic: Info Wanted: What is the Best Quality OT Fan Preservation Set?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105839/action/topic#105839
Time: 16-May-2005 11:42 AM

Originally posted by: Moth3r
Thanks Karyudo for the mention.

...(I assume that "Row47" is essentially identical to the TR47 version in terms of AV quality)...

Yep. I just added title pages to all three TR47 discs and fixed the blank spot in TESB.

Post: #105474
Topic: Info: Star Wars Executor Boxset VHS (1995)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105474/action/topic#105474
Time: 13-May-2005 1:54 PM

Rikter has non-subtitled laserdisc transfers of The Making of Star Wars and SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back. (In fact, I used his transfers for bonus discs I am creating for the EditDroid set.) I don't believe Classic Creatures and From Star Wars to Jedi ever became available on laserdisc in the States. Hopefully, a PAL VHS transfer might look better than the blurry looking official NTSC tapes.

Post: #105472
Topic: The "EditDroid" Trilogy DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105472/action/topic#105472
Time: 13-May-2005 1:44 PM

Originally posted by: thesmokingjawa
Can someone help us out with the DVD contents?

widescreen presentation
optional isolated music score
pre-production paintings gallery
theatrical trailer

The missing DVD-ROM content folder is supposed to contain:

pre-production paintings jpegs
the script
movie sound effects in wav format

Maybe we can just recreate this folder instead of waiting for it to materialize?

Post: #105400
Topic: Help: looking for... Return of The Jedi Cut with Alternate Workprint Ending???
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105400/action/topic#105400
Time: 13-May-2005 4:38 AM

Uh... How about checking out MY first post in this thread. I already explained what this footage is.

Post: #105337
Topic: Info: Star Wars Executor Boxset VHS (1995)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105337/action/topic#105337
Time: 12-May-2005 7:16 PM

Has anyone done a VHS to DVD transfer of Classic Creatures or From Star Wars to Jedi from this set? The US NTSC videotapes don't look that great and I wonder if these would look any better. If they do, they could be a good non-subtitled alternative to the Japanese laserdiscs which have subtitles.

Post: #105175
Topic: Changes that you like (from the 1997 SE and the 2004 OT SE DVD release)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105175/action/topic#105175
Time: 11-May-2005 10:34 AM

I've grown to accept the changes to the original films, but in certain way...

The ORIGINAL versions of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, as it's own trilogy

and

The Special Edition versions of the above films along with episodes I, II, and III as its own "saga."

I think keeping them separate like this allows me to sleep at night.

Post: #104908
Topic: Help: looking for... Return of The Jedi Cut with Alternate Workprint Ending???
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/104908/action/topic#104908
Time: 10-May-2005 4:26 AM

Originally posted by: DarthCarr
I am looking to find a Region 1(or free) DVD-R Return of The Jedi edition with Alternate Ending...

I've seen this. It is footage from a workprint of the ROTJ 1997 Special Edition. With rough computer animations and drawings, it only depicts the scenes of the other planets celebrating the fall of the empire cut into the the original ewok celebration. Really no big deal.

Post: #104880
Topic: digital projection is RAD - ROTS
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/104880/action/topic#104880
Time: 9-May-2005 4:21 PM

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Originally posted by: Klingon_Jedi
My theater now plays commercials digitally before playing a the film. I can just tell they're digital, and that's not what I should be thinking while watching it. Aside from being annoying, they lacked the sense of depth the film had. I'm more sold on digital projection suckage because of it. It just didn't look right. I go to a theater to watch a film, not a glorified DVD. That's my experience though. ^_^;;

I'm not sure, but I think the commercials you're seeing may not be from a proper digital projector, but a regular video projection system. My local theater does this and I can always tell when they switch from the video to the film projector. I don't think they would really spend the money for a real digital projection system just for the commercials before a movie. When AOTC was out, I saw the true digitally projected version and I thought it looked better than the film version.

Post: #104643
Topic: Star Wars: Deleted Magic (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/104643/action/topic#104643
Time: 8-May-2005 7:07 PM

Originally posted by: thx1971
please, please, please let me know where i can get a copy of this, it is the holy grail! i will pay handsomely - my email is camthx1138@yahoo.co.uk, i noticed all links are down so please let me know if there is any way i can get a hold of deleted magic.
thank you

Either PM ocpmovie on this site or email tygerbug at yahoo dot com directly.

Post: #104582
Topic: Info Wanted: LD FAQ - especially re the Faces & Definitive Collection LDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/104582/action/topic#104582
Time: 8-May-2005 3:18 AM

OK. What about the original widescreen editions from '89? Is that sound mix closer to the original?

Post: #104571
Topic: Info Wanted: LD FAQ - especially re the Faces & Definitive Collection LDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/104571/action/topic#104571
Time: 8-May-2005 12:07 AM

Doesn't the Faces set have a different sound mix than the Definitive Collection?

Post: #104392
Topic: Slightly OT:Betamax tape surgery question...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/104392/action/topic#104392
Time: 6-May-2005 4:34 PM

I have tapes from that time period and most play very well. There were a few that died, but they had been recorded on no-brand, cheapie tapes.

Post: #104180
Topic: Was the Original Trilogy ever released to Super VHS?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/104180/action/topic#104180
Time: 5-May-2005 7:27 AM

The Limited Edition "Executor" Boxset is a great item with lots of cool extra goodies and awesome packaging (I wish I had it), but all of the content can be found on the Definitive Collection laserdiscs.

Post: #103950
Topic: Preserving the...cringe...Star Wars Holiday Special (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/103950/action/topic#103950
Time: 4-May-2005 3:47 PM

That's funny. I asked a simple question of Mr. Dirk-Steele about the quality of the extras material and he shot back a smart-ass remark. Not only is he making a profit, but he gets to be a jerk, too? Sheesh!

Sorry, didn't mean to hijack. This incident just happened the other day so I thought I'd share.

Post: #103947
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/103947/action/topic#103947
Time: 4-May-2005 3:21 PM

Originally posted by: Tommy G
...I have the current non-anamorphic set and am definitely interested in getting the new one once it comes out. However, I don't have the ability to download and burn to dvd so I am hopeful that I'll be able to make a purchase once again on this.

RiK, myself, and a few others can help you out on that when the time comes. Just PM one of us.

Originally posted by: Rebelscum
Rik, were those making of´s taken from a laserdisc source or vhs? What is the quality like?

I know that Rik just recently obtained The Making of SW and SP FX: TESB transferred from the old DiscoVision laserdisc. The quality is excellent. A definite step up from the VHS transfers we've seen in the past.