ely2056

jinxfan2 said:

I’ve been polite and understanding in this thread.
Either be a long standing user of OT and/or reddit to have a link.
My reddit post is here for those interested. I’m not going to reply to anymore rude or bait comments. https://www.reddit.com/r/fanedits/comments/1ipeaks/fantastic_four_1994_ultimate_remaster_dm_for_link/

Ah, yes, the classic “I’m being polite and understanding”, followed immediately by completely ignoring the actual question. Impressive. You should teach a masterclass in missing the point.

Just to clarify—for the people in the back—I wasn’t even talking to you. I was asking if anyone who actually got the edit has seen it and has thoughts. But thanks for swooping in with your righteous indignation instead of, you know, acknowledging that not a single person has commented on the quality yet.

But hey, keep gatekeeping that 1994 Fantastic Four fan edit like it’s the Holy Grail. Really holding the community together, buddy.

Hey, just checking—has anyone actually gotten a copy of the edit yet? The OP said they’d share it with longtime OG members, but so far, it’s been radio silence. What good is a fan edit if no one’s chimed in on its quality yet? 🤣 If anyone’s seen it, how’s the quality? Any major changes worth noting? Would love to hear some thoughts!

Need to see this. 😳

Wow wow wow! This is the version that should’ve been released in theaters. I watched it with family in theaters and thought it was way too vulgar for a BARBIE movie.

Beautiful covers! I especially like the Empire Strikes Back one, the front cover art is super vibrant and having more stills on the back is also a plus. 😉

I also wanted to know if you will be applying HDR to it?

TheDarkKnightWhoEdits said:

ely2056 said:

How’s the project coming along? Do you have any screenshots from the project?

No screenshots needed as the footage has remained unaltered aside from the deleted scenes which were restored amongst minor clips HOWEVER the only major alteration ( if you wanna call it that ) is the Bruce & Nygma first meeting which has the color pallet matching the deleted footage as a blue hue looks much better. Aside from that footage aside from the deleted scenes the footage remains the same.

Sounds awesome! Thanks for letting me know. 😉

Sourced from the BLU-RAY MASTER?!? Now that’s something I have to see! Please include a few clips of the before/after process as well - would be a real treat to see the progress. 😄

Thanks for the comparison shots! Ultimately, in my opinion, the original is MUCH better - the changes made by George Lucas was EXTRA.

jinxfan2 said:

ely2056 said:

jinxfan2 said:

ely2056 said:

Wanted to reach out and say that I’m grateful for the effort put into this by yourself and whoever else assisted in this great remastering effort! Secondly, I wonder where you sourced this first-gen copy with the red tint from? Would it be from the blu-ray that was released alongside the DOOMED! blu-ray release, found here: https://tinyurl.com/ffdoomed As the producers of DOOMED! claim that the copy their offering is from a “first-generation source - the original 3/4” U-Matic layoff (from telecine) that was the source for the all the bootlegs out there."

It is not. It was sourced from S.J Reed.
But, I am fairly sure that the Reed DVD source comes from the same telecine, but it was probably an earlier transfer made years ago. The new blu-ray release appears to be from the same tape, but with more damage and age to the original source. So that is technically true. Look, I’m not an expert. We just got lucky with the sources and all.
We are also planning on making this upload available publicly on other streaming sites (probably not Youtube). Believe me, I’m not trying to hoard this. I just want to protect it.

I think considering the lack of decent sources, your remastering is a GIANT step up from anything floating on the web. The telecine copy available on DOOMED! Blu-Ray site does look more damaged, that’s why I was wondering where you sourced yours from.

I don’t think you’re trying to hoard this project. I think you realize that it took time to work on it and you’ve set your parameters clear that about who’s getting a copy for now: active OT users. Also, people could get a copy from you and distribute it online.

I wanted to know if you plan on posting any before/after clips to highlight the changes. I’m more interested in the actual remastering work and that entire process.

We would love to make a video about the process and the inspiration behind that. Look guys, I love this movie and I am happy you all express interest in this fanedit.
I want to maintain something:
This is a non-profit project. I will never make this available for sale, because selling fanedits is illegal. I love movies, fanedits, etc. My intent is to simply share it with those who are trustworthy first to make sure this isn’t spread into unreliable hands 😃

I can’t wait to see the before/after clips from the remastering process! This movie has had a bad rap over all the wrong reasons, and the actress who played Sue Storm even mentioned in the DOOM! documentary that she believes more people have seen it compared to if it was released in theaters.

I think somewhere out there, there is a 35mm film reel with the movie on it, until then, your remaster may just be the only way to enjoy the film in 2025. 😉

Hey! I have been following this project for a while now! Please let me know how I can view it. I’ve never gotten the chance to see the extended DVD cuts, just syndicated and blu-ray! It’s a shame that the new 4K didn’t include the extended cuts - that selling power would’ve been insane!!!

jinxfan2 said:

ely2056 said:

Wanted to reach out and say that I’m grateful for the effort put into this by yourself and whoever else assisted in this great remastering effort! Secondly, I wonder where you sourced this first-gen copy with the red tint from? Would it be from the blu-ray that was released alongside the DOOMED! blu-ray release, found here: https://tinyurl.com/ffdoomed As the producers of DOOMED! claim that the copy their offering is from a “first-generation source - the original 3/4” U-Matic layoff (from telecine) that was the source for the all the bootlegs out there."

It is not. It was sourced from S.J Reed.
But, I am fairly sure that the Reed DVD source comes from the same telecine, but it was probably an earlier transfer made years ago. The new blu-ray release appears to be from the same tape, but with more damage and age to the original source. So that is technically true. Look, I’m not an expert. We just got lucky with the sources and all.
We are also planning on making this upload available publicly on other streaming sites (probably not Youtube). Believe me, I’m not trying to hoard this. I just want to protect it.

I think considering the lack of decent sources, your remastering is a GIANT step up from anything floating on the web. The telecine copy available on DOOMED! Blu-Ray site does look more damaged, that’s why I was wondering where you sourced yours from.

I don’t think you’re trying to hoard this project. I think you realize that it took time to work on it and you’ve set your parameters clear that about who’s getting a copy for now: active OT users. Also, people could get a copy from you and distribute it online.

I wanted to know if you plan on posting any before/after clips to highlight the changes. I’m more interested in the actual remastering work and that entire process.

How’s the project coming along? Do you have any screenshots from the project?

Very nice work! I recently watched the 3-hour cut and would love to see your copy!

Definitely need to check this out, especially after how bogus the series ended up being!

jinxfan2 said:

You don’t have to be like that man. It’s just a movie 😕
A campy one at that.

Clearly interest in this movie is picking up because of the new MARVEL The Fantastic Four: First Steps movie. Everyone wants to see the best version of this film possible, too many VHSRips floating around and oh, well.

This is the complete “as seen on TV” version of IT you can come by. Good work!

INCREDIBLE WORK!!! This looks a lot better than the BLU-RAY!!! I’m not sure how Disney did their remaster, but from what I’ve heard they’ve overhauled the entire project from the ground up and this caused it to appear way too polished. They need to take note.

When a fan and enthusiast does a better job than the studios, it’s no surprise so many people turn to forums such as these to get their movie fix. I REALLY think that it deserves a re-release with your version.

BRAVO!!! This has turned out to be an excellent project. I also see that the details were not lost on you and the quality was preserved. Can’t wait to watch it.

Wanted to reach out and say that I’m grateful for the effort put into this by yourself and whoever else assisted in this great remastering effort! Secondly, I wonder where you sourced this first-gen copy with the red tint from? Would it be from the blu-ray that was released alongside the DOOMED! blu-ray release, found here: https://tinyurl.com/ffdoomed As the producers of DOOMED! claim that the copy their offering is from a “first-generation source - the original 3/4” U-Matic layoff (from telecine) that was the source for the all the bootlegs out there."