RowMan

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Post: #95157
Topic: The "EditDroid" Trilogy DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95157/action/topic#95157
Time: 2-Mar-2005 6:08 PM

For those who have acquired the EditDroid ESB and Jedi...

When you play the disc(s), does the movie start right away without going to the main menu first? My Star Wars starts with the menu, but ESB and Jedi start with the movie. Just wondering if it's a problem or if the DVDs were just authored that way.

Still, great transfers and presentation!

Post: #94836
Topic: The "EditDroid" Trilogy DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/94836/action/topic#94836
Time: 28-Feb-2005 4:01 PM

Probably. Although a good presentation, the ISOMIX version's picture quality is a bit lacking.

Post: #92406
Topic: The "EditDroid" Trilogy DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/92406/action/topic#92406
Time: 8-Feb-2005 2:41 AM

Just viewed the Mysterious Mysteries "A New Hope." It may not have the PCM audio of the TR47 version or the commentary and anamorphic widescreen of Dr. Gonzo's version, but the overall presentation, isolated music score, and extra goodies bring this disc to the top of my list of single layered favorites. The picture quality is right up there with the TR47 version, too. It makes me more excited that others on this board are going to do even better!

Post: #91369
Topic: Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/91369/action/topic#91369
Time: 2-Feb-2005 2:04 AM

Originally posted by: Doctor M
I hope you'll all excuse the n00b question, but after much lurking, reading and LOTS of d/l'ding, I have found myself more pleased with the visual quality of the Farsight transfer (which I know makes me a bit of an oddity).

As I recall the only true defect is the missing Leai welding scene.

Can anyone give me specifics as to WHAT that scene is, about how long, and maybe a time-frame in the movie? I'd like to see it for myself to decide how important it is to me (I have the TR47 version as well, just don't want to sit through the whole film to find the scene not knowing what I'm looking for.)...

The scene is at about 50 min and 30 seconds into the movie. It's only about 3 seconds of Leia welding after Han tells Chewie, "I think we'd better replace the negative power coupling." If you have the TR47 version with no title menu screen, the scene comes right after a 3 second portion of blank screen. If the version you have has a title menu screen that says, "The Original Theatrical Version," there is no 3 seconds of blank screen.

Post: #90581
Topic: Info: Special Edition - the 'Making Of' Specials
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/90581/action/topic#90581
Time: 28-Jan-2005 9:07 PM

Count me as interested. I have the SE dual layered boots and would love to add the TV specials as supplementary material.

Post: #89829
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/89829/action/topic#89829
Time: 25-Jan-2005 9:37 PM

Originally posted by: DarthOsor

Secondly, I'm rooting around on ebay and I stumbled on this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=617&item=6361823109&rd=1

It's the droids on "Sesame Street"...now I was 7 when Star Wars came out so I had moved on to "The Electric Company" by then, but does anyone have this or know where to direct me to find it? For nostalgia's sake.

I've got it, Darth. The quality is just OK, but it's great for the nostalgia. All of the scenes are basically raw takes of the droids segments filmed in 1979 and shown in 1980 after TESB was released. I'm considering adding a clip from it to my TESB supplements disc. If you or anyone else is interested in it, just PM me.

Post: #89826
Topic: Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/89826/action/topic#89826
Time: 25-Jan-2005 9:25 PM

Originally posted by: SilverWook
I was aware of two Raiders docs and possibly one for Last Crusade being on LD. But was the Temple of Doom one ever released on video? I have a copy taped off PBS in the 80's.

Nope. The TOD doc was never released to video. I recorded it in the 80's, too (on Betamax no less), but the tape is pretty much shot now. Any chance I can get a copy from you, Silverwook? PM me (That's PRIVATE MESSAGE, Red2

) if possible. Thanks.

Post: #87818
Topic: Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/87818/action/topic#87818
Time: 20-Jan-2005 11:27 AM

Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
"along with the ones made about the Indiana Jones films."

That sounds pretty cool. Do you know anyone who has them?

I have them transferred from my factory original VHS. Excellent quality, but I'm sure the laserdisc looks better. Feel free to PM me if interested.

Post: #87269
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/87269/action/topic#87269
Time: 18-Jan-2005 9:47 PM

Just a reminder... The 4 second gap in ESB has been fixed in the RowMan Remix version. If I could post it as a torrent, I would, but I'm still on dial-up. Sorry.

Post: #86622
Topic: Discussion: ODD, but kinda cool New Star Wars Toy...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/86622/action/topic#86622
Time: 15-Jan-2005 8:36 AM

Definitely an office desk conversation piece.

Post: #82285
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/82285/action/topic#82285
Time: 20-Dec-2004 12:43 PM

Originally posted by: Moth3r
Yes; it's DrGonzo's set that this character is selling.

Yeah. And that Holiday Special disc (not the cover) is the original version I donated to Rikter which he used to make his latest remastered release.

Post: #81284
Topic: Info: December 9th - Holiday Special broadcast in Canada, on Zed
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/81284/action/topic#81284
Time: 12-Dec-2004 2:17 PM

That's strange that the quality would be so bad. I wonder if the show actually had permission to run the clips or maybe it fell under the "news" catagory. I know for sure a broadcast quality copy exists as it's housed in the facility where I work. (Don't ask. I have absolutely no access to it.)

Post: #80651
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/80651/action/topic#80651
Time: 3-Dec-2004 11:09 PM

In a nutshell, the general consensus is that it would be too jarring to edit the two versions together because of the large difference in video quality. Also, the audio mix between the two is different as well which creates more problems.

Post: #80458
Topic: Info Wanted: 'Troops' on the Total Movie DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/80458/action/topic#80458
Time: 1-Dec-2004 8:52 PM

Originally posted by: ADigitalMan

...The original "Bad Boys" is not on Total Movie, due to licensing rights for the song. They created a spoof, which is actually funnier on paper, called "Bad Droids." It's excecution is just not as good. RowMan's audio just sounded positively awesome at 384 kbits as opposed to the 196 of the Total Movie, not to mention the original song. I lifted that and synched it to the total movie video, and for me it's a perfect way of watching Troops...

My version of TROOPS not only has the original Bad Boys theme, but also the mixed in Star Wars sound effects that go with the video of the title sequence like stormtrooper cross-talk and blaster sounds.

Post: #79449
Topic: Lightspeed Jump at the end of ESB
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/79449/action/topic#79449
Time: 26-Nov-2004 6:41 PM

Well, I saw ESB at least a dozen times in the theater in 1980 and later was able to get an awful bootleg on Betamax that I played the hell out of. I don't have this tape anymore, but I don't believe the rebels ever did a hyperspace jump before the end credits. I think I would have noticed the change in the first video version I received Christmas of '84.

Post: #75236
Topic: My 2 cents releasing the OT on DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/75236/action/topic#75236
Time: 2-Nov-2004 3:49 PM

I would prefer an OT release with CGI "clean-up", but not alteration. Basically using CGI to make the original scenes look better without adding anything or remaking any shots. I can dream, can't I?

Post: #73081
Topic: Info Wanted: What other LDs are you all transferring?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/73081/action/topic#73081
Time: 22-Oct-2004 9:45 PM

Originally posted by: Z6PO
Doing a transfer of Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind is a great idea! RowMan, will you use seamless branching to offer both the theatrical cut and the special edition of CE3K on your DVD? The existing DVD has a new (and better, imho) cut of this movie. Also you should consider transferring the extras of the Criterion LD too, a lot of them aren't on the commercial DVD.

Well, with my skill level, equipment, and expertise I'll just be doing the original theatrical on one disc and the extras on the other.

Post: #72804
Topic: Info Wanted: What other LDs are you all transferring?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72804/action/topic#72804
Time: 21-Oct-2004 11:24 AM

Wow, DanielB. The original theatrical Close Encounters is actually my next project. I guess I'll have to keep you posted. I have the Criterion Collection laserdisc set that actually has both the original and Special Edition versions on it along with a bunch of extras.

Post: #71932
Topic: Wanted: Looking For Making Of Specials, PLEASE HELP!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/71932/action/topic#71932
Time: 17-Oct-2004 5:38 PM

No. I recently updated them. TR47 currently has my earlier versions.

See this thread for details and menu screenshots:

***The TR47 DVD Info and Feedback Thread***

Post: #71693
Topic: Has anyone ever seen the Laser Disc "THX-Wow?"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/71693/action/topic#71693
Time: 16-Oct-2004 11:55 AM

The bonus materials disc I made for TR47's TESB contains both "WOW!" and "Soundtrack!".

TESB Bonus Materials:
* SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
* 4 Trailers
* Cast interviews from 1980
* Underoos TV Spot
* WOW!
* Soundtrack!

Unfortunately, I am only able to distribute through the mail as I'm on dial-up. Feel free to PM me if interested.

Post: #70687
Topic: Help: looking for... TESB Definitive DVDR fix
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/70687/action/topic#70687
Time: 11-Oct-2004 11:38 AM

The fix is for the gap in TR47 version. In the Anamorphic (Dr. Gonzo) version, the welding footage is missing all together and would require a more elaborate method.

Post: #70541
Topic: Wanted: Looking For Making Of Specials, PLEASE HELP!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/70541/action/topic#70541
Time: 9-Oct-2004 10:33 AM

I have created some DVDs that have a few of the things you're wanting. I made them to specifically compliment the current TR47 trilogy. I'm also working on getting the recent VH-1 special, "When Star Wars Ruled the World" on DVD as well.

If interested, contact me at rwafford1 at yahoo dot com .

Star Wars Bonus Material:
-The Making of Star Wars (1977) 50 min.
- 4 SW trailers
-"The Moments We'll Always Remember" (30 sec. The Simpsons promo featuring Bart blowing up the Death Star)
-2 deleted Biggs scenes
-Alternate Cantina scene
-3 original audition clips from 1975 featuring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford
-Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia on Saturday Night Live clip (1978)
-TROOPS (featuring the original "Bad Boys" theme that is not on the Total Movie DVD)
-"That 70's Show" Star Wars episode

The Empire Strikes Back Bonus Material:
-SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) 50 min.
-4 TESB trailers
-Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Billie
Dee Williams interviews (1980)
-Underoos TV Commercial featuring Boba Fett
-THX demonstration short, "WOW!"
-THX sound editing demonstration short, "Soundtrack!"

Return of the Jedi Bonus Material:
-Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983) 50 min.
-From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga (1983) 65 min.
-6 ROTJ Trailers (including 2 for "Revenge of the Jedi")

Post: #69462
Topic: Help: looking for... TESB Definitive DVDR fix
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69462/action/topic#69462
Time: 3-Oct-2004 3:13 PM

It was a judgment call for me. The INv8r_ZIM method reduced the gap to 1 frame of black, but I wanted NO gap. Since no music or dialog would be lost, I opted to lose the 10 frames of Leia welding. Most people watching would notice the one frame of black, but I don't think anyone would really notice 10 missing frames of Leia welding.

Post: #69458
Topic: Info Wanted: Commercials, George Lucas In Love, and Hardware Wars?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69458/action/topic#69458
Time: 3-Oct-2004 2:55 PM

George Lucas in Love is now out-of-print. With the recent push in interest of Star Wars related material, I have seen some sites ask for up to $89.99 for the DVD. However, other sites I searched at Yahoo! Shopping still have some for about $12. It can also be had on official VHS on eBay for about $2 - $3.

Post: #69330
Topic: Info Wanted: Bonus Material not offered by the major bootleggers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69330/action/topic#69330
Time: 2-Oct-2004 11:35 PM

Originally posted by: Rattlehead
...Also, one other question about your four disc set that TR47 is offering in his 7 disc set: one of the discs is identical to the 4th disc in TR47's 4 disc set, right? Otherwise there would be 8 discs. I'm I right on this or just very confused? I understood the 4th TR47 disc to be the Definitive Collection bonus material, and the other 3 discs in the 7 disc set to be additional bonus material. If I'm wrong about this I'd appreciate you clearing that up. Thanks.

It's not the same, but similiar. I made 4 bonus discs specifically to compliment the TR47 trilogy. My fourth bonus disc differs from the one TR47 was originally distributing (but he has it now). His original supplemental fourth disc was meant to go with the Dr. Gonzo trilogy that has the commentary track included on the movie discs. This bonus disc included 9 trailers for all three films and all of the supplementary material from the Definitive Collection.

MY fourth disc has the same material, but omits the 9 trailers (as there 14 on my other 3 discs) and includes all of the commentary scenes from all three films that the TR47 trilogy did not include.

Here's the detailed list:

Disc 1 - Star Wars Bonus Material:
-The Making of Star Wars (1977) 50 min.
-4 SW trailers
-"The Moments We'll Always Remember" (30 sec. The Simpsons promo. Bart blows up the Death Star)
-2 deleted Biggs scenes
-Alternate Cantina scene
-3 original audition clips from 1975 featuring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford
-Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia on Saturday Night Live clip (1978)
-TROOPS (featuring the original "Bad Boys" theme that is not on the Total Movie DVD)
-"That 70's Show" Star Wars episode

Disc 2 - The Empire Strikes Back Bonus Material:
-SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) 50 min.
-4 TESB trailers
-Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Billie Dee Williams interviews (1980)
-Underoos TV Commercial featuring Boba Fett 30 sec.
-THX demonstration short, "WOW!"
-THX sound editing demonstration short, "Soundtrack!"

Disc 3 - Return of the Jedi Bonus Material:
-Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983) 50 min.
-From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga (1983) 65 min.
-6 ROTJ Trailers (including 2 for "Revenge of the Jedi")

Disc 4 - The Definitive Collection Archive
(All of the supplementary material from the Definitive laserdiscs)
- "War Stories" an interview with the saga creator, George Lucas
- "Sound Advice" an interview with sound designer, Ben Burtt
- "The ABC's of Jedi Effects" an interview with effects supervisor, Dennis Muren
- A guided tour through the Lucasfilm Archives
- "How the Walkers Walk" time-lapse presentation narrated by Dennis Muren
- "A Flight through the Asteroids" story boards to final shot comparison
- Return of the Jedi Videomatics, narrated by Ken Ralston
- The Max Rebo Band's "Lapti Nek" music video
- Concept art slideshow narrated by artist Ralph McQuarrie
- Over fifty scenes from the trilogy with audio commentary by George Lucas, Dennis Muren, Ken Ralston, Ralph McQuarrie, Ben Burtt, and Frank Oz
- Hundreds of behind the scenes and special effects production stills from all three films

Disc 5 - The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)
GUARANTEED to be the best copy you'll ever see. It was mastered from an original (and WELL PRESERVED) VHS tape recording of the one-time airing in 1978 on CBS. Also included is a one-minute Star Wars toy commercial with the same audio and video quality.