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Post: #143113
Topic: Blade Runner Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143113/action/topic#143113
Time: 29-Sep-2005 6:23 PM

Originally posted by: Rikter

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc

Originally posted by: Rikter

Originally posted by: Adamwankenobi
HO-LY SHIT! After some googling, I've found that that film is...VERY popular! Check this site on wikipedia, which proves people's devotion to it, which you guys would be interested in:

Wikipedia Blade Runner article

Now go and BUY the directors cut - BUT make sure you get the original also (it's WAY better then the Directors Cut!!)

RiK

Sorry but no, i don't think it's a major change. It's not as if he narrated the whole freakin' movie. They were interspersed through it at various points but it didn't add anything. No one wanted it there in the first place. It's better off without it.

Completely disagree. There is VERY little changed between the original cut and the directors cut but what IS changed is a lot better. I'll be posting my dual-layer version soon.

- The VOICE OVER IS GONE that's not a major change? - IT REALLY changes the feel of the movie IMHO

Post: #143072
Topic: Star Wars Radio Drama - Special Edition
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143072/action/topic#143072
Time: 29-Sep-2005 4:27 PM

Like i said...the set with just empire and SW had a bonus disc with the Making of the first two plus deleted scenes, promos, etc. Guess I got the right one

I always saw that the Trilogy set had a bonus disc as well.

Post: #143062
Topic: Star Wars Radio Drama - Special Edition
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143062/action/topic#143062
Time: 29-Sep-2005 3:55 PM

Question:

I have the boxed set with just SW and Empire. I know another boxed set came out when jedi was finally released. were there any extras in that boxed set that weren't in the previous one?

Post: #143058
Topic: Info: Anyone Have The Fight Club Workprint? Or any workprints for that matter?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143058/action/topic#143058
Time: 29-Sep-2005 3:51 PM

It's not high on the list of things to do. The quality still isn't very good even though it's so close to the master. Lots of flickering because, well, it's a recording of a projection.
Higher on the list is the dual-layer version of the hi-def down-rez of the DC that was broadcast.

Post: #143056
Topic: Se7en: Criterion Edition preservation set
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143056/action/topic#143056
Time: 29-Sep-2005 3:44 PM

Great! Thanks for the comments. I'm glad you like it.

Post: #143018
Topic: Idea & Info: Extra Bonus Discs & exclusive store bonus discs?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/143018/action/topic#143018
Time: 29-Sep-2005 1:30 PM

I will probably be torrenting the Wal-Mart Star Wars disc.

The Indiana Jones BB featurette is on the Great Movie Stunts disc that I just released.

Post: #142945
Topic: Info: Anyone Have The Fight Club Workprint? Or any workprints for that matter?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142945/action/topic#142945
Time: 29-Sep-2005 10:34 AM

Yes, I've mentioned having a copy of the workprint several times. I got a copy when I was in college in the late 90's. Apparently there was ANOTHER screening of the workprint and got a copy from the master.

Post: #142944
Topic: Blade Runner Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142944/action/topic#142944
Time: 29-Sep-2005 10:30 AM

Originally posted by: Rikter

Now go and BUY the directors cut - BUT make sure you get the original also (it's WAY better then the Directors Cut!!)

RiK

Completely disagree. There is VERY little changed between the original cut and the directors cut but what IS changed is a lot better. I'll be posting my dual-layer version soon.

Post: #142827
Topic: *** The Official DigitalFreakNYC Release Thread*** (SW, Indy + Others!)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142827/action/topic#142827
Time: 29-Sep-2005 1:11 AM

Originally posted by: Slappy White
a bunch of the upcoming releases are going to be Dual Layer only? Is there anyway for people without DL burners to burn those still?

You'll just have to use DVDshrink or a similar program to shrink it down to the size you need. I know The Game will definitely be dual-layered. Not sure about any others.

Post: #142823
Topic: Info: Anyone Have The Fight Club Workprint? Or any workprints for that matter?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142823/action/topic#142823
Time: 29-Sep-2005 1:07 AM

Originally posted by: Doctor M
What DOES the workprint of Fight Club actually have?
Btw, if your source is VHS save your money and use a SL DVD. Encode the video at 1/2 D1, you won't gain any quality using higher resolution because of your source, but you can save the bitrate to get the full film on a single layer.

Sorry. No. Send the VHS to me cause I'd rather have a DL version of it, thanks. I'll choose how to "waste" my money.

And I have a VHS of the Blade Runner workprint. It's right from the master and it's actually from the late 90's. One place showed it again apparently.

Post: #142490
Topic: DVD: Return of the Ewok and Other Little Films (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142490/action/topic#142490
Time: 28-Sep-2005 8:07 PM

Originally posted by: ocpmovie

As far as "smushing" too much material on one DVD, in this case it was used to fill up the extra space on the disc, the quality of the material was NOT compromised in any way. It was all presented as originally encoded.

People seem to forget how much material really fits on a single layer DVD. If encoded properly there's usually very little reason to go double layer with a fan project, as an entire film can fit comfortably on one layer if you don't have to go overboard with alternate audio and video. Anything else like extras you just put on another disc.

No...i'm not forgetting. The bitrate on your DVD was pretty low. It hovered around 5. I prefer it as close to 9 regularly as possible. If the space is there then it should be used. Also, the THX demo, though of good quality, is windowboxed. I have no idea why anyone would master this in 16x9 and not zoom it.

Post: #142488
Topic: Superman II and Superman III extended (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142488/action/topic#142488
Time: 28-Sep-2005 8:03 PM

Rikter,

The version that is the composite has all the same footage yours has. However, the thing I like about mine is that all of the stuff currently available is in widescreen and the stuff that's not is in full screen. I would MUCH rather have it like this as there are lots of little trims and stuff that I probably would have missed if I were just watching a complete full-screen version.

I"m assuming your is in PAL with which we'd have to speed it down in order to match up to our NTSC versions. I'd love to attempt a good version of the composite again some day.

Also, there is a high pitch noise running throughout as well. Too bad, really.

THX, I wouldn't use the original laserdisc for anything more than the original audio tracks. I would use the new DVD for the video tracks. And then use Rikter's new version of the TV cut for the extra footage. But..alas...not enough hours in the day.

Post: #142460
Topic: Superman II and Superman III extended (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142460/action/topic#142460
Time: 28-Sep-2005 6:59 PM

Just got my copy of the International cut of Superman The Movie and I really would love to torrent this but I won't. There are colored wavy lines throughout most of it, no chapter stops and pixellation a plenty. Maybe with rikter's new version someone will make a better version of this blueprint. But especially because most of it seems to be ripped right from the laserdisc, there's no reason for the quality to be pretty shitty.

Post: #142459
Topic: DVD: Return of the Ewok and Other Little Films (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142459/action/topic#142459
Time: 28-Sep-2005 6:57 PM

Really enjoyed the editing on this. Just got a copy today. Just wish the bitrate had been higher on the original recordings and that so much material wasn't smushed onto one DVD. seems to be a big problem lately with the way people master their discs. Dual-layer or a split disc set is your friend.

Post: #142457
Topic: Info: Anyone Have The Fight Club Workprint? Or any workprints for that matter?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142457/action/topic#142457
Time: 28-Sep-2005 6:55 PM

Originally posted by: ReverendBeastly
I've got the workprint of Fight Club on VHS. I haven't transferred it to DVD yet, but I've been meaning to for a while. I'll post here once I do (which won't really be soon, the tape is at home and I'm at skool).

Will this be dual-layer?

Post: #142454
Topic: Info Wanted: anyone done 'The Donny and Marie Show' Star Wars skit...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/142454/action/topic#142454
Time: 28-Sep-2005 6:51 PM

Just watched this today on Return of the Ewok. The quality is pretty bad.

Post: #141781
Topic: Se7en: Criterion Edition preservation set
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141781/action/topic#141781
Time: 27-Sep-2005 5:39 PM

DVD-Lab.

It's pretty self explanatory as far as both the stills and audio. Create a "still" track and drop your pictures in.

But some people are having the same problems with the audio-only tracks as well.

But like I said, no problems on my newer player/recorder or my computer. Only have some problems on my older Malata.

Post: #141728
Topic: Se7en: Criterion Edition preservation set
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141728/action/topic#141728
Time: 27-Sep-2005 4:22 PM

Actually...Fight Club is still available at Best Buy as a 2 disc. Others may be as well.

I'd rather not do stuff that's available on DVD...OOP or not. I'll leave that to other people if they want to do it or not.

On a different note, a couple of people are complaining on myspleen to have problems with the stills/audio only portion of the 2nd disc. Is anyone else having trouble? I'm assuming not since I haven't heard from anyone else about it. I know that the second disc has problems in my older player but not my newer one. Not sure how to get around this problem. Let me know.

Post: #141659
Topic: Classic Edition: The Empire Strikes Back by Ocpmovie (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141659/action/topic#141659
Time: 27-Sep-2005 11:05 AM

damn...you can definitely tell the difference between the laserdisc stuff and the DVD.

Post: #141598
Topic: Superman II and Superman III extended (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141598/action/topic#141598
Time: 27-Sep-2005 8:55 AM

Trailer is spelled wrong.

And....is it typical to have self congratulatory comments on the menus??

lol

Is that a CGI Superman on the cover??

Post: #141472
Topic: Se7en: Criterion Edition preservation set
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141472/action/topic#141472
Time: 26-Sep-2005 9:25 PM

Sweet! Did you have a chance to download them yet?

Post: #141427
Topic: Se7en: Criterion Edition preservation set
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141427/action/topic#141427
Time: 26-Sep-2005 6:40 PM

Originally posted by: chumlee
Hey digitalfreaknyc,

The discs look great! One question: I seem to remember an interview with Rob Bottin talking about the special effects. It's actually him on screen, not just the make up essay audio. Am I high or is that missing?

- Chumlee

You're high.

There was nothing like that...unless it was included in the EPK which is on the official 2 disc New Line release.

Post: #141354
Topic: Classic Edition: The Empire Strikes Back by Ocpmovie (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141354/action/topic#141354
Time: 26-Sep-2005 1:18 PM

If he shrunk the 2004 to fit onto one single layer DVD, that's where that compression would come in.

Post: #141348
Topic: One-Man Star Wars Trilogy - Lambs Theatre, NYC
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141348/action/topic#141348
Time: 26-Sep-2005 12:24 PM

Caught it a few weeks ago. Very very good. thoroughly enjoyed it. laughed my butt off.

Post: #141344
Topic: Classic Edition: The Empire Strikes Back by Ocpmovie (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/141344/action/topic#141344
Time: 26-Sep-2005 11:37 AM

Questions:

where did the sound mix come from? Which laserdisc release?

is this a dual layer or single layer release?

i'm assuming it's 16x9?

what did you use to do your editing?