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Post: #185886
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/185886/action/topic#185886
Time: 24-Feb-2006 9:26 AM

Personally, I don't see the need for preserving every previous video edition. The purpose of all video editions is to reproduce the theatrical film. On that note, though, I was surprised that there wasn't a stereo mix on the Indy discs.

Post: #185728
Topic: Greetings from Wookie Groomer; Split Screen Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/185728/action/topic#185728
Time: 23-Feb-2006 9:19 PM

Droidekas, I'll be glad to send you the full-size versions. Just PM me your email address. BTW, you might want to switch on PMs in your profile.

Sluggo, they're on the way to you.

Post: #185357
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/185357/action/topic#185357
Time: 22-Feb-2006 5:22 PM

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc
The bonus disc from best buy was NOT an edit of the original making of specials. It was actually the EPK for the first film and contains MANY different things.

Has this made it onto one of your releases? Also, I have a bonus 5th disc that looks very much like it is a 10 minute edit of The Making of Raiders. Are these two different things? I know you've discussed this here before, but I didn't see anything at first glance in the "featurette" that isn't in the Making of.

Post: #184874
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184874/action/topic#184874
Time: 21-Feb-2006 11:13 AM

There is not now, nor has there ever been a post-credits crate-burning scene.

Post: #184453
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184453/action/topic#184453
Time: 20-Feb-2006 7:30 PM

[AWK] How can you say that? What about the Holiday Special? [/AWK]

Post: #184408
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184408/action/topic#184408
Time: 20-Feb-2006 7:02 PM

Just imagine if the SW DVD set was as good as the Indy one...

Post: #184357
Topic: Sluggo's Valentine's Day NEW PiF photoshop contest
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184357/action/topic#184357
Time: 20-Feb-2006 5:50 PM

d'oh!

Post: #184350
Topic: Preserving the...cringe...Star Wars Holiday Special (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184350/action/topic#184350
Time: 20-Feb-2006 5:45 PM

Tomland, I believe there are already 1st gen sourced DVDs of the HS in wide circulation.

Post: #184346
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184346/action/topic#184346
Time: 20-Feb-2006 5:42 PM

Originally posted by: TheCassidy
So, apart from having a 35mm print, would 'Raiders' sourced from the original laserdisc synched with the audio from the DVD be the closest thing to the original theatrical run?

That depends whether you mean the 35mm theatrical run or the 70mm theatrical run. If the former, then I suppose you'd want the LD all the way; if the latter, you could do what you said, but as everyone is implying, the official DVD is pretty great as is.

Post: #184250
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184250/action/topic#184250
Time: 20-Feb-2006 3:56 PM

thanks for the info, df

Post: #184243
Topic: Info Wanted: What is the best available OOT preservation DVD?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184243/action/topic#184243
Time: 20-Feb-2006 3:50 PM

That Mentasm's friend project never materialised here AFAIK. The poll results are pretty meaningless as many votes were cast before all the choices were included - maybe start again?

Post: #184205
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184205/action/topic#184205
Time: 20-Feb-2006 3:04 PM

I didn't know the new 5.1 was taken from the 70mm/6-track - thanks, Neil. One thing that sounded very different to me (compared to memory, so...) was the part in Temple of Doom just after Indy has picked up the Sankara stones from the giant skull and before he goes into the mines - there are loud screams coming from the mines, which I don't remember from the theatrical version. Also, didn't that snake used to turn around???

Post: #184201
Topic: Info Wanted: What is the best available OOT preservation DVD?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184201/action/topic#184201
Time: 20-Feb-2006 2:56 PM

I guess it's about time for this poll again, but it should really include all the recent releases: Citizen, Grinder, and all - otherwise there's a fair chance "other" will win, which tells you nothing. Also, Rowman doesn't have an OOT transfer, AFAIK.

Post: #184163
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184163/action/topic#184163
Time: 20-Feb-2006 1:18 PM

still, a remix is inherently different from the original mix

Post: #184145
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184145/action/topic#184145
Time: 20-Feb-2006 12:59 PM

Does that include the "Jewish families" line in Last Crusade?

And what exactly is the alternate staff drop sound Neil mentions?

Post: #184134
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184134/action/topic#184134
Time: 20-Feb-2006 12:41 PM

The DVD 5.1 mix is officially described by LFL as new. So the answer to ShiftyEyes's question lies there. It also brings up a valid preservation question, as the stereo mix is no longer available. As TheCassidy says, if it were Star Wars...

Post: #184056
Topic: The Indiana Jones Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184056/action/topic#184056
Time: 20-Feb-2006 11:19 AM

Um - all the Indy films were remixed in 5.1, right?

Post: #184046
Topic: Greetings from Wookie Groomer; Split Screen Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184046/action/topic#184046
Time: 20-Feb-2006 11:01 AM

I don't know about "official" disc art but I threw these together for my copies:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/THX1138-4EB/WGSWdisc.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/THX1138-4EB/WGESBdisc.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/THX1138-4EB/WGRJdisc.jpg

Post: #184025
Topic: Sluggo's Valentine's Day NEW PiF photoshop contest
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184025/action/topic#184025
Time: 20-Feb-2006 9:49 AM

Awesome - thanks Sluggo! And thanks for instigating the fun. I loved 'em all - but I really LIKED greencapt's #1.

PS Sluggo - not sure where to find your hotmail so I PMd you, is that okay?

Post: #183382
Topic: Sluggo's Valentine's Day NEW PiF photoshop contest
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/183382/action/topic#183382
Time: 18-Feb-2006 4:23 PM

...and for DefCol extras fans:

Post: #183378
Topic: Sluggo's Valentine's Day NEW PiF photoshop contest
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/183378/action/topic#183378
Time: 18-Feb-2006 4:20 PM

Looking for someone "special" to "change" your life?

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/THX1138-4EB/valentine1.jpg

Post: #182919
Topic: Info: Holiday Special on 16mm?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/182919/action/topic#182919
Time: 17-Feb-2006 5:06 PM

The buyer, r2deux, is, IIRC, the same guy/gal who bought the complete 'scope trilogy on 16mm that sold on ebay late last year. Looking through his/her purchases, (s)he seems a serious 16mm collector. I contacted him/her about trying to arrange a telecine but got no reply.

Post: #182806
Topic: Info: Holiday Special on 16mm?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/182806/action/topic#182806
Time: 17-Feb-2006 12:01 PM

Yes, it could fit onto two 2000ft spools - but it looks like the guy only has one. There are cans that will hold two, however, and as Rik says, some stations may have wanted 16mm back then. Ultimately, though, even if this was the real deal, I doubt you'd get a better transfer than the KCCI version out of it.

Post: #182795
Topic: Special Collection : UnSubbed Edition (Completed)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/182795/action/topic#182795
Time: 17-Feb-2006 11:35 AM

I, for one, am very interested in this project, DJ. The SC deserves a top-notch transfer.

Post: #182793
Topic: The Official Dark/Sega Special Collection OT LD Release Thread (Not an SE Transfer) (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/182793/action/topic#182793
Time: 17-Feb-2006 11:33 AM

Thanks, D_J & Moth3r,
these shots provide more evidence that the SC is an invaluable source for the ultimate preservation. It's not just that they are brighter (though they are) - they actually do contain more detail than any of the others (which are all DefCol or "Faces"). This indicates that LFL did more than add temporal smoothing for the THX editions - it seems they also played with contrast, and probably brightness and colour. The Tantive whites are screwy on every edition and I think the issues with shot #4 have to do with the general oversaturation of this transfer. The colours themselves look good overall besides this. I'm looking forward to D_J's new edition.