TheCassidy

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Join date: 16-May-2005
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Post: #154870
Topic: Ep. III DVD - Purple vertical line?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154870/action/topic#154870
Time: 14-Nov-2005 6:13 AM

I was just throwing the theory out, trying to get a debate so iarwain's problem could be solved.

I agree that the for the price they paid for the cameras there shouldn't be a problem - purple fringing could be coming from the lense used, though.

As for the composite argument - agreed, but I would ask if all of the elements in the shot examples were CGI, or if some of it was either the Mt. Etna footage or miniature, which they used throughout the Mustafar sequence.

I'm thinking monitor calibration could be the culprit now, however.

Post: #154868
Topic: This 2007 Archival Edition - For Real Or Not ???
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154868/action/topic#154868
Time: 14-Nov-2005 6:06 AM

The only way that Blu-Ray will become a household standard by 2007 is if the PS3 costs under $500, which, at this point, does not look like it will. That will be the most affordable Blu-Ray player on the market at the time, when it eventually releases, and obviously only early adopters and hc gamers will get it.

My point is that there is no way in hell an HD Star Wars Saga boxset is coming out in 2007.

Post: #154867
Topic: Changes you want (or don't want) to the 2007 archival editions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154867/action/topic#154867
Time: 14-Nov-2005 6:03 AM

I want to see a straight transfer of the OOT from 36 or 16mm film stock. The guys that auctioned off the 'Jedi' 16mm was sitting on a gold mine.

From a preservationist POV, there's nothing more tactial and real than seeing a movie off of real film.

Take a look at Criterion's 'Chasing Amy' which was shot on Super-16 and you'll see what I mean...

Post: #154866
Topic: Was that really the first Death Star in ROTS?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154866/action/topic#154866
Time: 14-Nov-2005 5:59 AM

I guess I'll do what others have been politely hinting at for all of you that don't seem to get it.

In the commentary track on 'Sith' which is about as canon as it gets, GEORGE FUCKING LUCAS SAYS THAT IT IS THE DEATH STAR FROM STAR WARS.

Can it get any more clear?

Post: #154662
Topic: Was that really the first Death Star in ROTS?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154662/action/topic#154662
Time: 13-Nov-2005 10:28 AM

Again, be careful when discussing EU & Canon.

I'm pretty sure in the 'Sith' commentary Lucas states that it is the Death Star from 'Star Wars.' At least I am positive that he doesn't say that it is a prototype.

Maybe it didn't take 20 years to roll out. It could have been completed and then tested or put into hiding for a long time. They probably don't take too long to build because in 'Jedi' the opening crawl states that the Emperor had secretly begun construction of a new Death Star after the Rebels destroyed the first one. Death Star II was almost completed by the time of the Battle of Endor.

If anything, the Prequels proved that Palpatine was all about the cloak & dagger - he tends to bide his time until he is ready to strike, which is why I favour my theory that it was completed and then sent into hiding. They obviously saw the Rebellion as a threat so it would make sense to keep it out of public knowledge for a while.

Then, when the Emperor is ready to tighten his grip on the galaxy, he unveils the Death Star and instills fear, which, is the ultimate weapon of control.

Post: #154660
Topic: Changes you want (or don't want) to the 2007 archival editions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154660/action/topic#154660
Time: 13-Nov-2005 9:51 AM

You missed my point, obviously.

You are entitle to your 'vision' of the Saga, no one is arguing against that.

But don't come to a site like originaltrilogy.com and endlessly argue your case. You say the same damn thing over and over and over, onl in different ways.

Do you think we're stupid? Are you morally superior to everyone?

Post: #154659
Topic: Ep. III DVD - Purple vertical line?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154659/action/topic#154659
Time: 13-Nov-2005 9:48 AM

I see what you mean, now.

It could be purple fringing which is an issue with many consumer digital cameras, whether this is an issue with the high-end DV cameras used on EPIII I am unsure of.

It's cause is debatable, but the general consensus is that purple fringing occurs when the lens is wide open in a high-contrast environment. the highlights become overexposed and specular reflections tend to 'max out.'

In theory, the smaller the aperature, the less purple fringing should occur. Maybe this is why EPII is lit so damned brightly for the most part. Think Jedi temple scenes and all of the daylight backgrounds. The more light, the smaller the aperature, less purple fringing.

Less light (EPIII), bigger aperature, more purple fringing.

This, of course, is just me talking out of my ass here, as I don't know if purple fringing is an issue with the Sony HDCF950 used to shoot EPIII.

Post: #154655
Topic: Changes you want (or don't want) to the 2007 archival editions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154655/action/topic#154655
Time: 13-Nov-2005 9:36 AM

Get off your high horse already, AWK.

Why did you come to a website called originaltrilogy.com in the first place, dedicated to preserving the Trilogy that the majority here know and love, only to continually Force feed your opinion down other's throats?

It just doesn't make sense, boy! You will find many people that share your 'vision' of the Saga, just not here.

I'm trying to be tactful & somewhat subtle for your sake, but if you want me to spell it out for you, let me know.

Post: #154483
Topic: SuperShadow is down!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154483/action/topic#154483
Time: 12-Nov-2005 9:29 AM

Originally posted by: theredbaron
I love how people post 'Dead Thread' as if they have the authority to declare it dead.

Supershadow's a tosser and he deserves whatever crap gets thrown at him. Adamwankenobi, however, is a disgrace to the name 'Adam', and is most certainly not in a position to insult the likes of Supershadow.

It's like the kettle calling the pot black.

It's more like the ass telling the finger it stinks, if you take my meaning. Ewwww...

Post: #154482
Topic: Question about original Episode IV
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154482/action/topic#154482
Time: 12-Nov-2005 9:25 AM

I know they were Vipers you frigging nerds

but a lot of the the BSG websites refer to the fleet as Colonial Fighters. I just chose to show a Viper.

Plus, I was trying to be funny...an oversight in the name of comedy.

Post: #154348
Topic: Your Favorite Star Wars Film
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154348/action/topic#154348
Time: 11-Nov-2005 8:58 PM

I voted for ANH. I won't rehash why it's my favourite, it just is...

Post: #154347
Topic: Moustapha Akkad killed...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154347/action/topic#154347
Time: 11-Nov-2005 8:55 PM

Couldn't agree with you more, ADM. Despite my love for the so-called slasher genre, there was always something, I don't know, classier about Halloween. It was inventive and rich in ideas and metaphors.

Post: #154345
Topic: THE SUPER SPAM THREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154345/action/topic#154345
Time: 11-Nov-2005 8:50 PM

Good way to get your ass turfed, son.

Look into the archives at AWK's pathetic attempt to up his post count, and you will see...

Post: #154324
Topic: Info: a Crazy Six Split Screen Preservation of the OT
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154324/action/topic#154324
Time: 11-Nov-2005 7:25 PM

If it's called free time can I get myself some of that?

Post: #154322
Topic: General Star Wars Caption This
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154322/action/topic#154322
Time: 11-Nov-2005 7:14 PM

http://www.sith.nl/multimedia/characters/leia/rotj/beach/pleia.jpg

Could you please tell your boobs to stop staring at my eyes, Leia?

Post: #154319
Topic: Ep. III DVD - Purple vertical line?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154319/action/topic#154319
Time: 11-Nov-2005 7:04 PM

I don't really see what you mean by a purple line, but if it's on your disc and your brothers, than it is "normal" to the shot and you don't have defective discs.

Post: #154303
Topic: Your Favorite Star Wars Film
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154303/action/topic#154303
Time: 11-Nov-2005 6:03 PM

'The Phantom Menace.'

I love the story, the pace, the action, and especially Jar-Jar. Although, what would be really cool is if for the Saga Box Set Jar-Jar was replaced by a puppet. It would be so much more realistic and fit in nicely with the original trilogy. What would be even cooler is if they could get Sebastian Shaw to reprise his role as Anakin and then digitally alter him to make him look like a 9 year old. They can do that, can't they?

Post: #154302
Topic: HI-Res Poster Art
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154302/action/topic#154302
Time: 11-Nov-2005 5:59 PM

I PIF'd a huge file of high-res McQuarrie art a few months back.

Anyone I sent it to wanna hook this brother up?

Post: #154299
Topic: Sometimes do you feel like you should give up on the cause?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154299/action/topic#154299
Time: 11-Nov-2005 5:57 PM

Hey AWK - how come your post count wasn't set back to zero like it should have been?

Post: #154298
Topic: Changes you want (or don't want) to the 2007 archival editions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154298/action/topic#154298
Time: 11-Nov-2005 5:48 PM

Actually, we're talking about a movie here, Poindexter. But thanks for the scientific assessment, Mr. Wizard.

Post: #154250
Topic: Moustapha Akkad killed...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154250/action/topic#154250
Time: 11-Nov-2005 4:03 PM

I brought this up in the Halloween preservation thread, but for those of you that don't read the preservation board, Halloween Producer Moustapha Akkad was killed in the Jordan hotel bombings, along with his daughter.

He was resonsible for bankrolling John Carpenter's original Halloween, and kept the franchise alive all these years.

If you've ever watched a documentary on the films, you will know who he is.

Sucks, doesn't it?

Post: #154249
Topic: Info: Halloween Criterion Special Edition LD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154249/action/topic#154249
Time: 11-Nov-2005 4:00 PM

Just in case you H'ween fans didn't hear yet, series Producer Moustapha Akkad was killed in the Jordanian bombings, along with his daughter.

He's best known for bankrolling Carpenter's original fim, and keeping the franchise alive since...it's really too bad...

Post: #154248
Topic: Changes you want (or don't want) to the 2007 archival editions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154248/action/topic#154248
Time: 11-Nov-2005 3:47 PM

Originally posted by: kev
Here's a great change...

add all the original changes that were in the original theatrical films of the trilogy.

Um, isn't that more like subtraction than adding?

Mind you, I'm a math-tard. I once said that I agreed with someone 110% - HA! What a fool!

Post: #154241
Topic: Question about original Episode IV
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154241/action/topic#154241
Time: 11-Nov-2005 3:23 PM

It's alway been the Clone Wars.

Maybe you're mixing up your memory with 'Battlestar Galactica,' where the ships were referred to as Colonial Fighers.

Here is a handy dandy visual representation:

Colonial Fighter

http://www.tecr.com/galactica/fighters/Viper1Animation.gif

Clone Fighter

http://www.jedinet.co.uk/clonetrooper.jpg

And, just to be sure:

Colon Cancer Fighter

http://www.simply-thai.com/veg-images/broccoli.gif

Post: #154233
Topic: Changes you want (or don't want) to the 2007 archival editions
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/154233/action/topic#154233
Time: 11-Nov-2005 3:16 PM

Cloning a clone is the scientific equivalent of inbreeding.

Pretty soon you'd have a cross-eyed, knock-kneed, buck toothed genetic abomination. Hence, the Stormtroopers.

Sorry to the cross-eyed, knock-kneed, buck toothed genetic abominations here. While I'm at it, sorry to the inbreds here, as well. You are a little freaky but I still love you.