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Post: #114689
Topic: Classic OT covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114689/action/topic#114689
Time: 13-Jun-2005 5:07 PM

Due to poular demand (well, Jaster Mareel and oojason), I'm doing a matching Holiday Special cover. The front cover is fine, but I'd appreciate some feedback on the back cover. I'm basically trying to choose between four different layouts (below). If anyone has any thoughts, I'd appreciate them. I'll edit this post to link to the final cover when it's done. Thanks.

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

Post: #114686
Topic: DVDcover art for Rowman Bonus Features
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114686/action/topic#114686
Time: 13-Jun-2005 4:54 PM

Sorry, RowMan, didn't realise that the DefCol disc was yours, too - this just makes your set even better!

Post: #114677
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114677/action/topic#114677
Time: 13-Jun-2005 4:30 PM

Would that mean that the Faces set is slightly more cropped on the LD source than the DefCol?

If anyone can post a comparison screencap of the official DVD "Luke's tache" frame, that would be good.

Post: #114674
Topic: Idea: Ultimate Extras Discs Challenge
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114674/action/topic#114674
Time: 13-Jun-2005 4:25 PM

Wow, the response to this thread has been underwhelming. I personally am a big fan of RowMan's 3-disc set (especially the new EditDroid version - or should that be RowDroid?)

Post: #114670
Topic: DVDcover art for Rowman Bonus Features
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114670/action/topic#114670
Time: 13-Jun-2005 4:16 PM

I believe that RowMan only compiled the first three discs and the fourth was made by Cowclops for the TR47 set (correct me if I'm wrong guys). I have an almost complete cover for the Holiday Special disc, a work-in-progress for the DefCol disc (both will be posted when complete). I was planning to do individual covers for Rowman's three-disc set, but since I keep them in 2-disc cases with my TR47 OT discs, I like ReverendBeastly's system. Anyhow, RowMan has nearly completed a new set, which is superior to the set listed above (and is the best extras set around IMHO), so you might want to wait...

Post: #113927
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113927/action/topic#113927
Time: 10-Jun-2005 10:17 PM

Already can't wait for the K1 version

Post: #113919
Topic: Idea: Ultimate Extras Discs Challenge
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113919/action/topic#113919
Time: 10-Jun-2005 9:50 PM — Edited 2-Jul-2020 12:17 PM

This is a related thread to Project To Collect All Star Wars Documentaries, but I didn’t want to send that thread off topic.

What does everyone think the ultimate extras (supplemental materials) discs for the OT should be like?
I think there’s room for more than just the one official disc, and there’s obviously plenty of stuff out there.

Should they include the supplements from the DefCol and/or Faces sets?
Documentaries (if so, which ones)?
Trailers? Auditions? “Lost” scenes? Stills Galleries?

So, if I make an arbitrary rule and say three discs, one for each OT movie, what would you put on it?

(If anyone can figure out how to format this as a poll, please do)

Post: #113911
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113911/action/topic#113911
Time: 10-Jun-2005 9:14 PM

Hey guys, just checking in to say this KO project looks great!

Post: #113186
Topic: .: Moth3r's PAL DVD project :.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113186/action/topic#113186
Time: 8-Jun-2005 4:05 PM

Moth3r, don't know if you've capped Jedi yet, but if you have/when you do, could you post the same frame as on the XO website, for comparison?

Post: #112191
Topic: Classic OT covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/112191/action/topic#112191
Time: 5-Jun-2005 7:09 PM

These covers are now on Grisan's site in the upload section.

Post: #112138
Topic: Classic OT covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/112138/action/topic#112138
Time: 5-Jun-2005 4:58 PM

I've updated the covers above to improve the back cover crawl fonts and spacing. I've also done a pre-ANH version for purists:

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

Post: #111699
Topic: StarWarsLegacy.com - The Official Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/111699/action/topic#111699
Time: 3-Jun-2005 10:18 PM

lol

Post: #111443
Topic: PAL vs NTSC laserdiscs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/111443/action/topic#111443
Time: 3-Jun-2005 11:21 AM

I don't think anyone's gotten further than I have (even though I haven't released jack),

Karyudo, I have been consistently impressed by your interesting posts and technical knowledge. You are obviously questing for the "ultimate" transfer yourself. I'm just wondering if you are intending to release when you're done. If so, how about starting a thread so we'll be able to follow your progress?

Post: #111435
Topic: Classic OT covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/111435/action/topic#111435
Time: 3-Jun-2005 11:08 AM

Sybeman, if you want me to email you a hi-res set, PM me your email. Otherwise they'll be online soon enough.

P.S. switch on your PMs.

Post: #111096
Topic: Classic OT covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/111096/action/topic#111096
Time: 2-Jun-2005 5:07 PM

Thanks oojason, I'm upgrading the accuracy of the lettering at the moment, then I'll get them to Rik and Grisan's site.

Post: #110741
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110741/action/topic#110741
Time: 1-Jun-2005 6:01 PM

Given the amount of expectation surrounding the eventual XO releases, how about some kind of release party? I'm not talking convention size, just maybe those of the XO group who could get together in one country plus those who have donated. There could be a screening of the finished product(s) and DVDs available. Just an idea...

Post: #110723
Topic: Classic OT covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110723/action/topic#110723
Time: 1-Jun-2005 4:52 PM

Actually, they're from the original theatrical release lobby sets (remember when they had those?).

Post: #110684
Topic: Classic OT covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110684/action/topic#110684
Time: 1-Jun-2005 3:02 PM

The THX logo is on the Definitive Collection LD set, as far as I know. I've tried to make everything as pre-SE as possible, hence the old Fox logo (well spotted, Hardcore Legend), dolby logo and lucasfilm logo. Also, the choice of stills, which are... anyone?

Post: #110487
Topic: Classic OT covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110487/action/topic#110487
Time: 31-May-2005 9:49 PM

Thanks Neil,

Yes, I was thinking of doing a pre-ANH version for those who wanted it. I've tried to make these as "classic" as possible, hence the use of "a long time ago...", opening crawl text and end-title style credits. However, sharp eyes will detect that the crawl and title fonts aren't identical to the originals, so I'd like to correct that. Can anyone point me to free downloads of these or email them? The other thing I thought of was putting a starfield behind the main title logo on the back. Does anyone have a screencap of the opening starfield?

Post: #110432
Topic: Classic OT covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110432/action/topic#110432
Time: 31-May-2005 7:12 PM

Hi everyone,

here's my first attempt at generic OT DVD covers. I tried to give them a "classic" look. Hope you like them.
If anyone wants the full resolution, please PM me your email address or direct me to somewhere I can post them online.
I would welcome any questions/comments.

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

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

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

Post: #110409
Topic: Info: OT 'master prints' question & Lucas' claims it no longer exists
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110409/action/topic#110409
Time: 31-May-2005 6:12 PM

There is a link to an article somewhere on this forum that indicates that Lucas and Kurtz received British Dye-Transfer prints (at least of Ep IV). I have never seen a dye-transfer print of Star Wars, but I have seen a couple of other movies and let me tell you, they blow away the regular prints for color reproduction. One of the best things about these prints is that they do not deteriorate in the same way as regular prints, but retain their truer colors for longer. There's no way these prints would have been used for the SE process in '97 (though the original negatives could have been), so they are probably the best source in existence. Getting one on the other hand...

As far as LD tape masters are concerned, that's an interesting idea, but:
1) what tape format were they telecined onto, and is it:
a) higher-res (extremely unlikely) than the LD?
b) significantly less soft/noisy (possibly) than LD?
c) less deterioration prone (possibly) than LD?
2) the tape masters would almopst certainly have been retained by LFL after the pressings.
I suppose there's always hope that an LD mastering employee would have run off an extra master for personal use...

Post: #110196
Topic: .: Moth3r's PAL DVD project :.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110196/action/topic#110196
Time: 30-May-2005 5:53 PM

I'm no expert, but xyzzy's no-resize PAL LD to NTSC DVD system sounds convincing. Would anyone who is an expert care to comment?

Post: #109206
Topic: Info Wanted: Do these OT preservation versions exist?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/109206/action/topic#109206
Time: 26-May-2005 11:19 AM

Empire of Dreams cannot be trusted a a color reference. Just look at the colors on the rest of the 2004 set - way richer than the originals.

Post: #109205
Topic: HI-Res Poster Art
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/109205/action/topic#109205
Time: 26-May-2005 11:11 AM

What the...

Since when is Yoda on the "Gone With The Wind" ESB poster (Episode V 2, above)?

I've noticed the expanding (or is it shrinking?) Lando on ROTJ posters before but I've never seen this.

Post: #107274
Topic: Info: Would it Be Good? An Official Release of the unaltered Original Trilogy on DVD?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/107274/action/topic#107274
Time: 21-May-2005 3:00 PM

My guess is that fan editions are the best we'll ever get. The image tweaking on the 2004 DVDs means they just don't look like Star Wars anymore, even where there is no SE CGI addition. Any official OT release (which let's face it, won't happen) would still have this major problem.