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#74580
Topic
Letter to LFL about DVD Defects (No OT vs SE discussion)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/74580/action/topic#74580
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I think LFL is treating this release as a "holdover" until the 2007 box set, which I imagine will have more tweaks and fixes. It's pretty obvious the set was a rush job and so of course errors crept in as a result. LFL claims these problems are intentional only to cover their own asses. I still would rather watch LD rips than this POS set anyday...
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#73840
Topic
Star Wars Soundtracks
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/73840/action/topic#73840
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Hey all,
I need some info on the various soundtrack releases. Basically what I am looking for is the original music as performed by the London Symphony Orchestra as heard in the classic films, with as little SE tampering as possible. I have read the 1997 soundtracks are the best ones, but with so many different releases I need some help decided which to obtain. I have the old 4 CD box set, but it is not the original soundtrack, they are rerecorded cues which do not sound right to me. Any help would be appreciated.
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#73810
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Original line?
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/73810/action/topic#73810
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From what I understand, there were 2 different prints: a 35 mm and a 70 mm. The 35mm print was the one used on all the VHS/LD releases except for the SE LD, because the 70mm print contained a 6 track audio mix and was easier to port over to 5.1 audio for the SE release. AFAIK, the line was simply a different take and was included in the 70mm print only. The 35mm line was much better, of course. There have been numerous instances of minute dialogue variations like this over the years. If anyone has any more info to add, please do.
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#71382
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<strong>The Cowclops Transfers (a.k.a. the PCM audio DVD's, Row47 set) Info and Feedback Thread</strong> (Released)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/71382/action/topic#71382
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I wanted to take an opportunity to provide a bit of completion to this thread, as well as let the forum know of a small update as to the new set's progress. This is what was used for the current set:

Pioneer CLD-59 Elite
Transferred via firewire into a Sony DV Cam (DV format video, which is why there is a slight red shift)
Ported to PC, where noise and anti-aliasing filters were applied
CCE used for making the discs

Keep in mind this set is over 2 years old-at the time at which it was made, it was the best that could be done given the knowledge and equipment possessed.

The new transfer will be done with a Pioneer CLD-97, so noise filters will not have to be applied as the S/N ratio is the lowest of any US made model. I have seen a short test sample and it looks FAR better than the current set-I was astonished at the clarity. At this point, a DVD5 set is going to be made first as DVD9 discs are still at least 6-12 months away from being feasible for usage. It will have menus and the same PCM audio track, but will likely not be very different than the current set other than the quality increase. All 3 widescreen LD sets ('89 with corrected '92 rerelease, '93 DC and '95 Faces) will be used to ensure maximum possible quality. The knowledge gained in the last 2+ years will enable the set to have correct color balance this time, as well as being sharper and cleaner looking. Anamorphic video is one of the goals, but I am not sure quite yet. This is all very early in the stages of production, so please don't ask me for more details.
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#70740
Topic
<strong>The Cowclops Transfers (a.k.a. the PCM audio DVD's, Row47 set) Info and Feedback Thread</strong> (Released)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/70740/action/topic#70740
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My set DOES contain the Leia welding footage, there is simply a 4 second gap beforehand. You mistakenly wrote, "There are no known AVAILABLE versions transfered from the LATER Corrected Definitive set AS OF YET!", which is false. Please verify your info before posting. BTW, thanks for starting this thread; due to some concerns I had, I was not willing to do this myself.
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#64844
Topic
THX-1138 on DVD, please...
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/64844/action/topic#64844
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I just got done watching the new DVD release and I hate to admit it, but it is a vast improvement in both shot composition and picture/sound quality. I also compared some shots between the 2 discs and unlike the Star Wars films, most of the changes are seamlessly integrated and actually look like they belong in the film. The most striking example would be the part where THX is mind locked while working with a radioactive isotope-the scene lacks any real punch in the original cut, but it becomes clear how dangerous the work he is performing really is, as there are many new shots of the isotope doing damage to the unit he is working on. The isotope itself was only a small piece of metal in the original, but is now a menacing glowing orange rod. The only bad shots come near the end where the CGI characters attacking him look fake and out of place. The very last shot of him standing in front of the sun is also changed; it is now a large red sun instead of a large yellow sun, perhaps indicating just how far into the future the movie takes place and why they live in an underground city (as a red sun could not sustain life). I only wish Lucas would have tried making the changes to the SW films more natural looking, and not just changes for their own sake. The only explanations I can think of for this oversight are:
He was not experienced enough in doing this until more recently (which does not explain why the rest of the SW shots were not redone)
This was a deliberate action to generate controversy, so he can resell us the original cuts for the 40th anniversary on blu-ray/HDDVD and then be hailed a hero for "realizing the errors of his ways" or some similar marketing scheme.
I tend to think the latter is a real possibility, but we'll have to wait a long time to find out.
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#64622
Topic
An article of lies and disgust - George Lucas talks re the 2004 OT SE DVD release...
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/64622/action/topic#64622
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After reading the entire AP article, I can see just how childish and selfish he really is about the films. In one aspect I can understand it, because I have made works myself (written, not filmed) and they never seemed complete or very well made to me. On the other side of the coin, it's become blatantly obvious he is milking this cash cow for all it's worth (which is the real primary reason for the SE) and the fans' opinions and desires mean NOTHING to him. The hypocrisy of his statements about preserving films but yet altering his own work is the final nail in the coffin to me. The following should put it into perspective:

AP: Do you pay much attention to fan reactions to your choices?

Lucas: Not really. The movies are what the movies are. ... The thing about science-fiction fans and "Star Wars" fans is they're very independent-thinking people. They all think outside the box, but they all have very strong ideas about what should happen, and they think it should be their way. Which is fine, except I'm making the movies, so I should have it my way.