THX

User Group: Members
Join date: 21-Apr-2005
Last activity: 11-Dec-2006
Posts: 1,263

Post History

Post: #244042
Topic: Star Wars Limited Edition Screen Captures.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244042/action/topic#244042
Time: 14-Sep-2006 10:33 AM

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/860/1ed8.png

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/2131/2rn5.png

Post: #244031
Topic: The 1977 Crawl.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244031/action/topic#244031
Time: 14-Sep-2006 9:50 AM

Different text width and angle from ESB & ROTJ may be signs of authenticity, rather than recreation. Remember the ANH crawl was re-shot when the ESB one was done, which is why those two match. The pre-ANH crawl was always a little different stylistically from the "Episode" ones. Not saying it's 100% authentic (it does look overly stable), just sayin'...

As for the hybrid idea - I don't think so. The whole point of this release was not to put time & money into it. The overall saturation is boosted a little (nowhere near SE cartoon levels, though).

Post: #244028
Topic: This is all I wanted. I'm happy, no need for another OOT release EVER for me!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244028/action/topic#244028
Time: 14-Sep-2006 9:42 AM

At least you get the full OAR with pillarboxing - you can always sit closer to the screen.

Post: #244025
Topic: So, a simple question....
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244025/action/topic#244025
Time: 14-Sep-2006 9:37 AM

...and you're surprised?

Post: #244023
Topic: Tune Into G4 This Afternoon...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244023/action/topic#244023
Time: 14-Sep-2006 9:33 AM

So you liked the guy, right?

Post: #243944
Topic: So then, PAL or NTSC GOUT for best quality?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243944/action/topic#243944
Time: 14-Sep-2006 12:21 AM

What SKot said.

Post: #243645
Topic: SW.com: "First and ONLY TIme"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243645/action/topic#243645
Time: 13-Sep-2006 12:13 PM

I have no doubt that the OUT will never be released by LFL/FOX again...

on DVD, which is all that is claimed above. Whether they'll do a next-gen format release remains to be seen, but it will be years, not months, away, if ever.

Post: #243641
Topic: Are the PAL GOUT DVDs upscaled from the NTSC masters?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243641/action/topic#243641
Time: 13-Sep-2006 12:08 PM

I'll give Moth3r #24 & #36. As far as a dream v2.0 is concerned, I don't think the '04 discs are recoverable. The color "correction" is shot-by-shot and goes deep. To say nothing of trying to recover lost shadow detail and still give a balanced picture. You'd be better off using the '97 SE digital broadcasts, I think, for that kind of project.

Post: #243356
Topic: First Impressions of the OOT ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243356/action/topic#243356
Time: 12-Sep-2006 7:17 PM

After seeing boris's screencaps, I was getting ready to reject the GOUT. But screencaps don't mean much compared to moving video. So I spent the afternoon comparing my copy of the NTSC GOUT with the best of the LD transfers I have, which are EditDroid (NTSC) and Moth3r (PAL). I looked at various scenes in all three films, comparing all three versions. I have to say that I agree with The Dark Lord. These are significantly better in color, contrast, sharpness, detail and naturalness of picture than any of the LD rips so far.

Of course, it is an unfair comparison with Moth3r, as I was playing back on NTSC (though I looked at the Doctor M conversion, too). I believe Moth3r may be able to better the quality of the PAL GOUT (if they are indeed upscaled from NTSC), working from the PAL THX LDs.

But for those in NTSC land, the GOUT are, IMHO, the best out there right now.

Post: #243340
Topic: 2006 OT DVD: Well today's the day...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243340/action/topic#243340
Time: 12-Sep-2006 6:50 PM

Thanks, Gaffer. The Wal-Mart were my second choice, but I already have the Dark Horse reprints, so I'm glad I went with the Best Buy tin.

Post: #243335
Topic: DVD exclusives from various retailers.....
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243335/action/topic#243335
Time: 12-Sep-2006 6:43 PM

Looked at all the exclusives in store today. The Best Buy tin is by far the best, IMHO. The Wal-Mart comics are reprints; the Circuit City Lithographs are small campared to my theatrical posters; Target Schmarget.

Post: #243331
Topic: 2006 OT DVD: The Crawl on Star Wars
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243331/action/topic#243331
Time: 12-Sep-2006 6:36 PM

I agree with MBJ that no single frame comparison can be considered proof overall. But it does prove that the angle is the same on the GOUT as on the EOD crawl.

As far as the color is concerned, I don't think the EOD color is accurate - I think it was timed to match the SE it came with, which are more orange, like the PT. The GOUT one looks more accurate, and matches the other two movies.

Post: #243323
Topic: Star Wars Limited Edition Screen Captures.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243323/action/topic#243323
Time: 12-Sep-2006 6:25 PM

You can view them either way on the comparison page.

BTW, boris, Zion was right about your caps being a bit soft.

Post: #243318
Topic: 2006 OT DVD: the deal with the Best Buy tin ...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243318/action/topic#243318
Time: 12-Sep-2006 6:19 PM

It's worth it.

Post: #243316
Topic: 2006 OT DVD: Well today's the day...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243316/action/topic#243316
Time: 12-Sep-2006 6:15 PM

Gaffer Tape - what are the "graphic novels" like in the Wal-Mart sets? Exact reprints of the Marvel super specials or what? The odd thing is that the Star Wars one shows the cover of Star Wars #1 (which didn't contain the whole of Star Wars) on the box, but the other two show the Super Specials' (which did contain the whole stories) covers. Is this an accurate reflection of what's inside?

AJP, if you think the quality is equal to DrGonzo's set, you need to change your system.

Post: #243312
Topic: 2006 OT DVD: The Crawl on Star Wars
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243312/action/topic#243312
Time: 12-Sep-2006 6:07 PM

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/8456/goutvseodcrawlyd7.png

Okay, so when you resize the EOD to account for anamorphic, the angle and layout match exactly.

Post: #243303
Topic: New Forum Software has recreated crawl?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243303/action/topic#243303
Time: 12-Sep-2006 5:51 PM

I'll bet it's the inauthentic '93 mix.

Post: #243302
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243302/action/topic#243302
Time: 12-Sep-2006 5:49 PM

They did. But it was the SE OT.

Post: #243246
Topic: Star Wars Limited Edition Screen Captures.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243246/action/topic#243246
Time: 12-Sep-2006 2:57 PM

All those in ***The NEW "official" Screenshots thread *** (same as the ones boris posted, above).

Just did a comparison of boris's caps and Moth3r's (from Zion's site). If boris's caps are accurate, then Moth3r's PAL DVDs are better than the GOUT ones. Now we need to see the NTSC GOUT caps.

Post: #243231
Topic: Star Wars Limited Edition Screen Captures.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243231/action/topic#243231
Time: 12-Sep-2006 2:28 PM

Zion - any chance we can get these caps up on the comparison page?

Post: #243227
Topic: 2006 OT DVD: The Crawl on Star Wars
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243227/action/topic#243227
Time: 12-Sep-2006 2:18 PM

Darth Mallwalker is right about the angle thing. Amazingly, the best supported argument so far is from boris, so I'm thinking it is original until MBJ proves otherwise.

Post: #243218
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243218/action/topic#243218
Time: 12-Sep-2006 2:05 PM

Don't worry too much about the deadline, Jambe. The best quality final product is more important.

Post: #243213
Topic: Are the PAL GOUT DVDs upscaled from the NTSC masters?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243213/action/topic#243213
Time: 12-Sep-2006 2:01 PM

I won't get my PAL set until Christmas, so I'd really like to know, as I'll cancel them if they're upscaled. Roll on Moth3r v1.1!

Post: #243037
Topic: Star Wars Limited Edition Screen Captures.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243037/action/topic#243037
Time: 11-Sep-2006 8:51 PM

If the PAL is an NTSC upscale, then I'm betting Moth3r will have the edge.

Post: #243034
Topic: Help: looking for. 1997 Special Edition Preservation?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/243034/action/topic#243034
Time: 11-Sep-2006 8:47 PM

Well, there's the Jedi/Feta SE set, but I think you'd be better off starting with the PAL edition. The ultimate hybrid would be made from that and either the PAL GOUT (if it's not resized NTSC) or Moth3r's forthcoming PAL THX upgrade (go on Moth3r!). If you really want to go for maximum quality, try to get in touch with the makers of the TB (or GKAR?) set and get hold of the uncompressed data.