bad_karma24

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Post: #184945
Topic: Help: looking for... 'hearts of darkness - a filmaker's apocalypse' (APOCALYPSE NOW)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/184945/action/topic#184945
Time: 21-Feb-2006 1:46 PM

Originally posted by: Nanner Split

Originally posted by: cashiers
Yeah, I got it from over at subcin.com -- good stuff!

I tried them, but the link to the workprint is no longer funcional. Any other places we could get the workprint from?

The website works fine. Just E-Mail the guy for info. He responded to my questions within less than a day.

Post: #178032
Topic: What If Ian Had Said No To Appearing In Empire Strikes Back?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/178032/action/topic#178032
Time: 6-Feb-2006 2:15 PM

You know, Clive Revill is still alive. I wonder how he feels about this change...

Post: #178030
Topic: New tactic for petitioning for the OOT?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/178030/action/topic#178030
Time: 6-Feb-2006 2:12 PM

Leave his kids and his personal friends out of it. It's not fair to any of them and will only make us look like crazy fan boys whose next move will be to stalk Lucas.

I think the magazine idea is great though. If anyone has even a slight channel to someone who edits content for one, I think we should pursue that.

Post: #176589
Topic: The "ADigitalMan Special Editions" DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/176589/action/topic#176589
Time: 2-Feb-2006 9:03 PM

Originally posted by: stossmo
okay...more stupid questions...after I burn the Video_TS folder to a blank DVD+R (which is what the computer store guy told me I should use) it didnt register on any of my dvd players and didnt register on the IMAC that I burned it on. Should I use DVD-R? Is there a better MAC program that will burn it in a more accessible format? It did work on a friend's DVD player but there was nothing special about his unit, its a few year old basic. The wide screen was also clipped on the corners too, was that how it comes?
Sorry I need the training wheels...any help anyone can provide would be much appreciated.

stace

I've always been told to use DVD-R's. Never had any problems with them myself, unless there was a problem with the burn itself.

What do you mean by clipped corners? You mean like overscan? Because that's independent of the DVD itself. Or do you mean something different entirely?

Post: #176333
Topic: ROTS and the Oscars!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/176333/action/topic#176333
Time: 2-Feb-2006 1:16 PM

I concur. SFX seems to have moved away from the large effects houses (who are basically using their old techniques for new stuff) and towards small houses such as Weta, who have several new ideas for how to do things.

Post: #172427
Topic: Info Wanted: Best Phantom Menace Fan Edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/172427/action/topic#172427
Time: 23-Jan-2006 6:12 PM

Originally posted by: Mr Bungle

Originally posted by: Darth Richard
What about the Phantom Edit verison 1 and 1.2 aren't those basically the same story line as Georges but removed all stupid parts??

Yes, as far as I know, The Phantom Edit is just the stupid parts like Jar Jar cut with the same story

As far as I know, the Phantom Edit has all the scenes with the Gungans removed, so I don't know how much of a story is left.

Post: #171286
Topic: Info Wanted: Best Phantom Menace Fan Edit
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/171286/action/topic#171286
Time: 18-Jan-2006 8:24 PM

The two ones I've seen have been Magnoliafan's and ADigitalMan's edits. For what you're looking for, I think that Magnoliafan's would be the best, as Jar Jar's speech is garbled and subtitled with new lines. I prefer ADigitalMan's myself because when watching all three of the prequel edits together, along with the original three they all fit together as on cohesive whole without losing much of the original plot. Both edits have their ups and downs but I'd advise you to check out both for yourself to decide for sure.

Post: #169489
Topic: What scene in the (O-)OT do you hate/dislike the most?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/169489/action/topic#169489
Time: 11-Jan-2006 1:51 PM

I always thought "Our first catch of the day" in Empire was a terrible line.

Post: #150973
Topic: Was luke lightsaber....
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/150973/action/topic#150973
Time: 28-Oct-2005 1:40 AM

Originally posted by: TheSessler

Originally posted by: Darth Richard

Originally posted by: Ell the Ewok
The saber on the falcon was green was it not?

that was a stupid digital fix mistake grrrr

Huh? No, I think you have it all wrong.

It was Lucas' original vision for Luke's saber to be green in the training scene on the Falcon.

Yeah, see, what was meant to happen was that the destruction of Alderaan caused a disturbance in the force, which caused the force crystals in the saber to shift to a greener hue.

Hehe... gotta love the official message boards.

Post: #150608
Topic: Han Solo: Grandfather
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/150608/action/topic#150608
Time: 26-Oct-2005 7:46 PM

Originally posted by: Gaffer Tape
Silly Chaltab. Actually, I clicked the link thinking it was going to be about Harrison Ford!

Me too

Post: #147417
Topic: Interested in everyones opinion when ROTS DVD Comes after Nov 1
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147417/action/topic#147417
Time: 12-Oct-2005 3:11 PM

I'm more #3 at this point. Yeah, the first two are kind of not so great, but its all Star Wars and in the end, they're just movies. I'll probably stick to watching the fan-edits in any case.

Post: #147282
Topic: George Lucas Caught Up in Union Battle
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147282/action/topic#147282
Time: 11-Oct-2005 3:00 PM

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Originally posted by: Cable-X1
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Originally posted by: bad_karma24
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Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
I once thought as you do.

Well said.

I know it must seem really cool and such to be able to work on Star Wars, but when all is said and done, it's a job. You're not there to horse around and discuss who was the better bounty hunter or what really creates the force or random crap like that. You work your ass off, and let me tell you, movie-making is a hard job. Which is why I'm only doing it for fun.

Like Lucas or any other filmaker doesn't consider what they do fun.....

Making movies has got to be so much fun that it can't possibly be thought of as work. Besides if it's fun and you get off on doing, then it really isn't work, is it?

There are definetely fun parts of movie making (I mean, it's not a necessary thing... why would people do it if it wasn't fun?). I loved putting movies up on the screen and seeing people enjoying them. My Econ teacher actually used some of my class project videos to show to his other students to help them learn better. That just makes me feel awesome inside.

But, I really don't know how else I can tell you in a way you'd understand. It's a business for these guys. They have serious work to do, and if work isn't turned in on time, you can bet there will be hell to pay.

And just out of curiousity, how old you are? Not to say you're stupid, because you're not, but I think all you need is some experience in what it really takes to make a movie.

Post: #147151
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147151/action/topic#147151
Time: 11-Oct-2005 1:40 PM

Originally posted by: catofong
here an updated version of the esb cover i posted above
what ya think? like some Replys A.S.A.P

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/3540/avatar20004wc.png

thanks
catofong

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/2725/darth678000jpg8rf.jpg

Looks great, except for on the bottom it says presented in fullscreen

Post: #147150
Topic: George Lucas Caught Up in Union Battle
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147150/action/topic#147150
Time: 11-Oct-2005 7:37 AM

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Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
I once thought as you do.

Well said.

I know it must seem really cool and such to be able to work on Star Wars, but when all is said and done, it's a job. You're not there to horse around and discuss who was the better bounty hunter or what really creates the force or random crap like that. You work your ass off, and let me tell you, movie-making is a hard job. Which is why I'm only doing it for fun.

Post: #147061
Topic: Darth Vader birth scene, good or bad choice?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147061/action/topic#147061
Time: 10-Oct-2005 10:19 PM

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Originally posted by: theredbaron
It all depends on your school of thought, really...

I disown the prequels as 'true' Star Wars movies, mostly because it failed to live up to the OT and its glaring continuity errors in the backstory.

Just because they aren't good doesn't mean they aren't "true." I didn't like Die Another Day, but its still a Bond film

Post: #147038
Topic: George Lucas Caught Up in Union Battle
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147038/action/topic#147038
Time: 10-Oct-2005 7:19 PM

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Originally posted by: Cable-X1
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Originally posted by: TheCassidy
I wonder if this had anything to do with Burtt's abrupt departure.

Burtt did mention something when he departed about being really frustrated, but it was never elaborated on. Sounded weird to me.
You're the dude who makes the sound effects on the Star Wars films. How can that be frustrating, I have no idea...

So, something doesn't sound exactly right here....

Have you ever made a movie before? It's very frusterating. Try doing lightsaber effects... after a while of rotoscoping you wan't to kill yourself.

As for the article, this Roffman guy sounds like he's full of it. Another Yes-men...

Sorry, never made a movie before, but I don't think it's frustrating. It's hard work, yeah....and it can be challenging, but I don't think it would be frustrating. But since I don't make movies, I will ask if you do....if you don't, then maybe both of should pipe down cuz we both may not know what we are talking about.

Burtt didn't do any rotoscoping, dude. He came up with all kinds of wacky sounds from all kinds of wacky sources. Doesn't sound too stressful to me. I'd take the job.

I will reiterate....he's working on STAR WARS. Not some no-name sci-fi flick. I think Burtt was unsatisfied with something.......probably his boss. Burtt was with Lucas from the beginning. That would make Burtt less likely to be a yes-man since he knew Lucas when Lucas was a nobody with a few films under his belt.

Something sounds off....

I've made quite a lot for school and fun, and I'm a member of our universities' TV station.

I was using the rotoscoping as an example, I've done sound work too, and trust me, it's a huge pain to get the sounds not only in the right place, but to make it seem like they're in the environment and not canned.

And, yes, I'm sure it must be fun to work on Star Wars, but let's be reasonable. It's a serious job; what these guys do is shown all around the world. That's quite a bit of stress. I honestly don't know how they keep from going crazy.

Post: #147037
Topic: Darth Vader birth scene, good or bad choice?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147037/action/topic#147037
Time: 10-Oct-2005 7:16 PM

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Originally posted by: Gaffer Tape
Well, that's the point. No matter what Lucas claims, the films aren't meant to be watched in numerical order. It totally ruins it. I've said it many times, but the prequels exist solely to fill out the originals. Technically, they're part of the expanded universe, because they expand on the real story.

What may I ask is the "real" story? Not to be rude... but Star Wars never actually happened. As far as I'm concerned, if Lucas wrote it, it "happened" as far as the movies go.

Post: #146949
Topic: Eyes Wide Shut (Original Cut Preservation / Edit) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/146949/action/topic#146949
Time: 10-Oct-2005 5:40 PM

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc

Originally posted by: bad_karma24

Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
Is there an anamorphic transfer at all?

Eyes Wide Shut was shot in 4:3. No need for an anamorphic transfer

Yes there is. It wasn't projected at 4x3. Rumor has it that WB is putting out a proper widescreen version of the uncut print soon.

It wasn't projected in 4:3 because most movie theaters can't do it anymore (or so I've been told). Kubrick shot this composed for 4:3. Not to say he didn't pay attention to the widescreen version, but Eyes Wide Shut (and, for the record Full Metal Jacket and The Shining) were all filmed and intended to be scene in 4:3. Widescreening would cut off half the movie.

Post: #146895
Topic: Eyes Wide Shut (Original Cut Preservation / Edit) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/146895/action/topic#146895
Time: 10-Oct-2005 12:11 PM

Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
Is there an anamorphic transfer at all?

Eyes Wide Shut was shot in 4:3. No need for an anamorphic transfer

Post: #146951
Topic: George Lucas Caught Up in Union Battle
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/146951/action/topic#146951
Time: 10-Oct-2005 11:42 AM

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Originally posted by: Cable-X1
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Originally posted by: TheCassidy
I wonder if this had anything to do with Burtt's abrupt departure.

Burtt did mention something when he departed about being really frustrated, but it was never elaborated on. Sounded weird to me.
You're the dude who makes the sound effects on the Star Wars films. How can that be frustrating, I have no idea...

So, something doesn't sound exactly right here....

Have you ever made a movie before? It's very frusterating. Try doing lightsaber effects... after a while of rotoscoping you wan't to kill yourself.

As for the article, this Roffman guy sounds like he's full of it. Another Yes-men...

Post: #143509
Topic: Superman II and Superman III extended (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143509/action/topic#143509
Time: 30-Sep-2005 4:51 PM

Hey, I read through the forum but wasn't able to find any covers for Superman II (which is fantastic btw). If anyone has any would they be so kind to either post them here or PM me? Thanks!

Post: #142738
Topic: Arrested Development
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142738/action/topic#142738
Time: 28-Sep-2005 5:39 PM

Love this show. Bought the first season on DVD, looking forward to the second. Unfortunately its move to Monday night will probably kill it. Oh well, I'll get my kicks while it lasts.

Post: #139989
Topic: Sarah Lane is hot!!!!!!!!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/139989/action/topic#139989
Time: 20-Sep-2005 9:26 PM

Ditto on Morgan.

Post: #139347
Topic: I hate Relationship
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/139347/action/topic#139347
Time: 18-Sep-2005 6:37 AM

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Originally posted by: Adamwankenobi
Just get out one of the GTA games and go on a shooting and killing spre, usually eases the pain for me.

Yeah, I'd have to second that. Always works for me. Damn pedestrians.

Post: #138888
Topic: UPCOMING DVDs 2.0
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/138888/action/topic#138888
Time: 15-Sep-2005 11:14 PM

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Originally posted by: TheSessler
Are there any plans for the DVD release of HBO's Life and Death of Peter Sellers?

Been out for a while. Check Amazon.