(Pre Special Edition)
ALI…
UHD…
2011 blu ray…
4K83…
Detail: ALI…
Detail: UHD…
a streamable video clip of the above scene: https://streamable.com/c75eld
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpCwdkGby6E - a 2 and a half minute video from the official Disney Plus youtube channel.
The blurb: 'The most influential band of all time in their own words.
The Beatles Anthology, the definitive story of The Beatles and their musical legacy, begins November 26 only on Disney+.’
ALI…
UHD…
2011 blu ray…
4K83…
a streamable video clip of the above scene: https://streamable.com/zeiall
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADXPoGr6Ak - a 9 minute video from the wolfcrow youtube channel.
The blurb: 'Ever wondered why Steven Spielberg avoids using wide open apertures in his films? In this video, we’ll dive into the filmmaking techniques that make Spielberg’s movies look so sharp and detailed. We’ll explore how his choice of aperture affects depth of field, camera blocking, and focus.
Written Article with tables: https://wolfcrow.com/spielberg-uses-the-best-lenses-but-never-wide-open-why
Learn about Spielberg’s preference for wide angle lenses and how he uses them to create dynamic and immersive scenes. We’ll also discuss why he prefers keeping everything in focus and how this choice impacts his storytelling.
If you’re curious about the technical side of filmmaking or just a fan of Spielberg’s work, this video will give you a new perspective on his creative choices. Join us to understand why Spielberg avoids shooting wide open and how it contributes to the magic of his movies.’
Focal Lengths and Lenses used by Great Directors - a 12 minute video from wolfcrow may also be of interest.
Happy Life Day to all those that partake.
Kudos and respect to those brave souls who undergo a full viewing of the entire 1978 Holiday Special on this day (or any day).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VbwP_zsGdE - a 9 minute video from the Dolly Into Meaning youtube channel.
The blurb: 'Welcome to Darling to Me! Want to direct a scene like Steven Spielberg? Dive into this incredible example from Catch Me If You Can where every single shot is a building block. It’s not just about cool camera moves; it’s about how those moves, combined with performance, blocking, and shot choices, all feed into and set up the next moment, creating a powerful and often subtle impact.
We break down how Spielberg orchestrates Tom Hanks’ performance and physical presence, using it to motivate and amplify camera movements that signal key character realizations. See how wide shots and deliberate lighting choices aren’t just aesthetic but actively work to emphasize loneliness and isolation.
Discover how the carefully planned use of parallax in camera movement keeps you guessing and builds unease, even in seemingly simple shots. Learn why Spielberg holds off on close-ups until the perfect moment, allowing the tension to build naturally through the interplay of wider framing and subtle performance cues, culminating in impactful, sharp cuts when the emotional stakes are highest.
This analysis reveals how a master director ensures that no shot exists in isolation – each one serves the greater narrative and emotional arc of the scene. It’s a masterclass in visual storytelling, showing how seemingly small details create significant meaning.’
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tmxfVWDgMM - a 37 minute video from the Like Stories of Old yuotube channel.
The blurb: 'We’ve all felt it: the movies have changed. But how so exactly, and why? And what can be done about it? In this extensive critique, I try to capture the decline of modern cinema in one unifying theory.
00:00 The Marvelization of Cinema
01:52 What is Storytelling Entropy?
06:26 Hollow Franchises
11:15 Meta-References to Nowhere
17:40 Corporate Passion
25:23 Breaking the Cycle
33:08 Meaningful Engagement ’
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvwPKBXEOKE - a 29 minute video from the Like Stories of Old youtube channel.
The blurb: 'Why don’t movies feel “real” anymore? A deep dive into the first principles of movie immersion: on perceptual realism, indexicality, haptic visuality, and cinematic qualia.
0:00 Movies don’t feel “real” anymore
1:40 Perceptual Realism
8:40 The “Cinematic Look”
12:50 Indexicality
15:50 Haptic Visuality
23:00 Cinematic Qualia
26:29 Contextual Intentionality ’
rewatched the final girls
Which version did you see, mate? (there seems to be 3/4 films in recent years - 10 or so 😉 with the same title).
Any good? (or fun?)
Would it be possible to still request this link? Would love to watch one of my favorite Christmas movies just in time for Christmas. Please and thank you
Why not simply send a PM to Kreep as he requested anyone interested in acquiring his project does in the OP of the htread?:-
PM me for a link.
Also…
In general, simply sending a PM is the default way of asking for fan projects on here (unless indicated / instructed otherwise in the project thread)…
Please note that cluttering up the project threads with ‘link request’ posts is not only poor form - but is also against the rules & guidelines here - the reasons for which can be found below…
ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS: “Link begging” posts will be deleted without notice - in Announcements
^ Not being able to send a PM because your account is new… is NOT a reason to make ‘link request’ posts on here.
Along with…
❕ Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within ❕ | About | Help | Announcements
❕ ‘How Do I Do This?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs ❕ | Site Rules | Fan Project Rules
Good luck with it, mate - I hope you find what you’re looking for. 👍
How do I PM you for a link? I have desperately wanted an HD Reconstruction of the 97 editions for so long. Partially for nostalgia, and partially so I can blend it with the original trilogy in my own semi-specialized cut.
You may wish to read the last page or so of this thread, or even the posts directly above yours on this page, on how to do that (or to acquire projects in general on here). Good luck with it, mate. 👍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bdtPOfOcdw - a 9 minute video from HelloGreedo.
The blurb: ‘Are we FINALLY getting the unaltered original Star Wars trilogy in a modern viewing format!? Let’s discuss some of the leaks and rumors!’
A Mini-Index for info on the ALI OOT Restoration Leaks…
• An Introduction / Overview
• Image Screenshots & Comparisons
• Video Clips
• Media Coverage & Content
• FAQs
• News & Updates (tba; for when we hopefully get an official announcement on the ALI OOT restoration for the 50th anniversary)
2011 blu ray (not a joke)…
Uh, Han, you okay there, buddy? I’ve had sunburn before too, it ain’t fun…
😃 👍
OK, I’ll jump in here and comment. I’ve been casually following this for probably about a month or so but wanna ask some questions to people that might know more than me. How are we certain that this will see any type of release when the scans were supposedly done back in 2022?
The Introduction / Overview and FAQ - #7 ‘info posts’ may be of some interest to you on that topic, mate.
ALI…
UHD…
2011 blu ray…
4K83…
a streamable video clip of the above scene: https://streamable.com/xeb8n8
ALI…
UHD…
2011 blu ray…
4K83…
a streamable video clip of the above scene: https://streamable.com/cj4yi4
ALI…
UHD…
2011 blu ray (not a joke)…
4K83…
a streamable video clip of the above scene: https://streamable.com/t2j083
ALI…
UHD…
2011 blu ray…
4K83…
a streamable video clip of the above scene: https://streamable.com/fga3oz
ALI…
UHD…
2011 blu ray…
4K83…
a streamable video clip of the above scene: https://streamable.com/qrwryi
A Mini-Index for info on the ALI OOT Restoration Leaks…
• An Introduction / Overview
• Image Screenshots & Comparisons
• Video Clips
• Media Coverage & Content
• FAQs
• News & Updates (tba; for when we hopefully get an official announcement on the ALI OOT restoration for the 50th anniversary)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1EMcu_RN9Y - a 27 minute video from the Adam Savage’s Tested youtube channel.
The blurb: 'Now this truly a one-of-one prop: Boba Fett’s hero blaster that was used in The Empire Strikes Back! Adam gets up close and wields this amazing piece of Star Wars prop history during his most recent visit to Propstore’s UK headquarters. Propmaker Luke Daley worked with Propstore on the restoration of this piece, and walks us through the meticulous research, discussions, and fittings that took place to fabricate the parts to restore this prop to its iconic look.
Learn more about this prop and see more details at: https://propstoreauction.com/auctions/info/id/462
Luke Daley: https://www.lukedaleyprops.com/ ’
Cracking video - especially re the long history of the weapon, and how they both restored and authenticated it.
If you have a spare £350,000 to £700,000 (or likely more) you may be able to buy it at the coming auction…
I have to wait 7 days for DM but SpacemanDoug if you can see this. Please send me the link 😃
At the top of this page mate…
Due to new rules, if you’re new and you ask me for a link in this thread, it will get deleted and I won’t be able to see it. So please understand, I need to be PM’d so it’d be a lot easier for you to get a link.
Also…
In general, simply sending a PM is the default way of asking for fan projects on here (unless indicated / instructed otherwise in the project thread)…
Please note that cluttering up the project threads with ‘link request’ posts is not only poor form - but is also against the rules & guidelines here - the reasons for which can be found below…
ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS: “Link begging” posts will be deleted without notice - in Announcements
^ Not being able to send a PM because your account is new… is NOT a reason to make ‘link request’ posts on here.
Along with…
❕ Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within ❕ | About | Help | Announcements
❕ ‘How Do I Do This?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs ❕ | Site Rules | Fan Project Rules
Good luck with it. SpacemanDoug is a helpful and sound guy - and will likely be able to help you out soon after you send him a PM. 👍
Does anyone know how to acquire this? Love the movie, and the original bluray release is horrible. The awesome guy responsible for this seems not to be active anymore, i wonder
It is always worth reading through a project thread to see if there is anyone who is offering help in that way.
This may also be of some use…
Simply becoming an active and participating member of the community on here means a significantly better chance of others helping you out in acquiring any fan projects you may be looking for…
Leave some feedback or reviews for projects you have previously seen. Or join in the discussions about the Original Trilogy - or the wider Galaxy Far Far Away. Or participate in the discourse here on film, tv, music, art, books & comics, gaming, tech, history, sports… or life in general etc. Read up on how some of the many fan projects on here are made / evolve / come together - or check out the talented artists’ cover artwork, and budding authors’ stories, script-writing, and re-writes.
Good luck with it, mate. 👍
I too hope spoRv returns here soon - he is much missed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z6TpkT-6AY - a 17 minute video by SonnyGFunk - and posted here with his kind permission.
The blurb: ‘A compilation of all the clips uploaded by Aurora Light Imageworks to YouTube so far. Audio is muted for copyright reasons.’
I’ve add the above video to the Media articles & online content covering the OOT / ALI restoration & leaks… info post.
Sonny sure did a fine job with this - with good quality video used throughout as well (4K) - all credit and kudos to him. 👍
A Mini-Index for info on the ALI OOT Restoration Leaks…
• An Introduction / Overview
• Image Screenshots & Comparisons
• Video Clips
• Media Coverage & Content
• FAQs
• News & Updates (tba; for when we hopefully get an official announcement on the ALI OOT restoration for the 50th anniversary)
Personally, I’m more inclined to believe Marcia Lucas here. It really wouldn’t make sense to invent the whole “from a certain point of view” retcon if Vader was always supposed to be Luke’s father.
Same here - and pleasing they were in her own words too.
Plus, it has been refreshing and welcome experience listening to her as she has been willing to do a little more media in recent years - especially given so many fans run her down, twist her words, get angry and abusive, at mere mention of her contributions to Star Wars (and Empire, and Jedi) - even for what she stated in Icons Uncovered…
There are a few more intriguing bits and piece on (and from) Marcia here for anyone interested:-
and…
Section ‘3 C’ of ❕ An Index + ‘Info & Help’ Thread for… Original Trilogy Discussion ❕ also has a ‘mini section’ of info posts and content on Marcia and her contributions.
On the subject of the retcon that is ‘Vader is Luke father’ - something that was not a planned thing by George (a retcon that didn’t occur until as per Lucasfilm: “Darth Vader wasn’t Luke’s father until the second draft of Empire Strikes Back in April 1978.”)… then Categories #5 - 8 of George Lucas: Star Wars Creator, Unreliable Narrator & Time Travelling Revisionist… may be of interest; with a few quotes, facts, and info on the issue.
It also includes the 1976 story meeting for Splinter Of The Mind’s Eye between Charles Lippincott, Alan Dean Foster, and George Lucas…
…Their conversation was transcribed by J W Rinzler, author of the acclaimed “Making Of” books on the Star Wars films, and appeared in Star Wars Insider magazine. Among the surprises that result from their brainstorming is the fact that:
• Lucas didn’t think Vader was a strong villain
• Leia could run off with a Wookiee, and possibly be killed off, or at least get a gruesome pummeling
• Luke would be tougher and more worldly (they didn’t think they’d get Harrison Ford back)’
^ From ‘The Great Unmade? Star Wars: Splinter Of The Mind’s Eye’ by Cinetropolis. An Internet Archive back-up can be found here.
'FOSTER: The point is at the end of the picture, the impression I get-and I am still an outsider to the film-is that the princess is the princess and she doesn’t take anybody. It leaves Luke feeling disappointed because he was interested in her, but she is completely unattainable at the end of the picture. She’s just as divorced[from Luke and Han] as the other generals standing up there in the throne room. But Luke is not; Luke wants her. That’s the impression I get. When she’s standing up there hanging his medallion around him, she doesn’t try to kiss him or anything.
LUCAS: Well, another thing we could do is to go one step beyond the simple and move into the love story plot, where you have them kind of vying for each other. She is a spry little snappy kind of girl and he’s sort of liking her, and in the process of the movie, they fall in love and have a wonderful relationship and in the end she gets killed. it’s one of those tweaked ideas, but it’s one of those things that works. What I wanted to when we were shooting the other movie is have the princess run off with the Wookiee. But it sounds perverted.
LIPPINCOTT: I think that somebody else has got to be killed.
LUCAS: I wouldn’t mind killing her off.
The other thing we haven’t dealt with is Darth Vader. But Darth Vader, as we discovered in this picture, tends to be pushy; he’s not strong enough as the villain to hold the villain role. he doesn’t have the persona that you need. You really need a Cushing guy, a really slimy, ugly….
LIPPINCOTT: What if you unveiled him, unmasked him? Since he isn’t strong enough to hold up. Unmasked him and started building up a new villain who could continue into the next?
LUCAS: That’s an idea.
FOSTER: A Phantom Of The opera scene right there. People will be curious…
LUCAS: Well, we had an interesting idea, which we sort of liked but didn’t do it. Somebody thought we were going to take the hood off Vader and there was going to be Peter Cushing, this shrivelled old man inside this giant suit. A little of The Wizard Of Oz idea. The one thing about that though: Darth Vader is good as he is a real menace. It’s just good to have that guy who you love to hate there. So if you use Darth Vader, fine. Or, the bad guy is his agent on the planet. it’s the local governor, it’s the local whoever Vader is using to find the crystal or whatever he needs…’
Also…
A snippet of Category #5 of the ‘George Lucas: Star Wars Creator, Unreliable Narrator and Time-Travelling Revisionist’ thread…
^ the image screenshot for ‘Princess Leia’s History of Darth Vader’ is from Page 352 of JW Rinzler’s ‘Making Of Star Wars’ book.
An aside: It was not until the Third Draft Script that Vader survived at the end of the story. From Starkiller: The Jedi Bendu Script Site…
In the May 1973 Story Synopsis - there is no mention of a character named Vader at all, nor anyone similar to the character.
In the May 1974 Rough First Draft - the Vader character is a just a human - a tall, grim-looking General for the Empire, he is not a Jedi or a Sith, has no Force abilities, he does not wear a mask, and he dies at the end of the story.
In the July 1974 Revised First Draft - the Vader character is still basically written as above, and dies at the end of the story.
In the January 1975 Second Draft - the Vader character is now known as Lord Darth Vader, wears flowing black robes and a grotesque breath mask, is right hand to the Master Of The Sith, with force abilities, and… still dies at the end of the story.
It is only in the August 1975 Third Draft - Darth Vader wearing flowing black robes and grotesque breath mask, right hand of the Emperor, a seven-foot tall Dark Lord Of The Sith… where for the first time… Vader actually survives at the end of the story.
For completion: early January 1976 Fourth Draft, late January 1976 Fourth Draft (Public), & March 1976 Revised Fourth Draft.
More in-depth information, along with references to drafts of earlier Star Wars scripts stating that Luke’s father and Vader were indeed completely separate characters, can be also found in the following articles…
The Birth of Father Skywalker - article from The Secret History of Star Wars website. A snippet screenshot from the article:-
and The Turn: A History of the Evolution of Anakin’s Downfall - another article from The Secret History of Star Wars website.
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