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#1135714
Topic
Tribute to the original Marvel Star Wars comic series
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Very cool - I like those quite a bit, nice one 😃

 

If you’d like to post the pics up on here then you can try the following…

!{}(https://orig00.deviantart.net/2b2f/f/2017/330/0/c/a_cover_by_screamsinthevoid-dbuy9vr.png)

^ instead of the ‘{}’ above, put these two [] in their place - and the image will appear 😃

Like so:-

 

or try this handy guide:-

https://markdown-it.github.io/ (and scroll down to ‘Images’ on the right hand side column)

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#1135337
Topic
Episode VIII : The Last Jedi - Discussion * <strong><em>SPOILER THREAD</em></strong> *
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Jim Smith said:

AveKender said:

I am going to see the film on Dec 14 and I am not really sure why.

TFA was basically Market Research: The Movie.

This is shaping up to be Market Research Episode II: Revenge of the Focus Group.

But there is still a recognizable kernel of Star Wars in there and I think that is what compels me to show up.

That’s pretty funny. I’m really dreading seeing the purple-haired girl and the fat asian hipster looking girl in The Last Jedi. Star Wars is about escapism. It should not be about reminding you about the types of clowns that walks around in everyday life.

Terms like ‘fat asian hipster’ aren’t acceptable on this site.

Nor is ‘…the types of clowns that walks around in everyday life’ in the context in which you used it.

Consider this a warning.

If you have any questions or problems with this feel free to PM me.

 

Let’s leave the subject of Jim Smith’s post there - and get back to discussing Episode VIII, thank you.

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#1134951
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Dealing with People Selling Fan Projects
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TV’s Frink said:

JayArgonaut said:

oojason said:

For me, the ot.com is a little like Bespin in the Empire Strikes Back, we’re a small outfit that goes under the nose of the Empire re the releases that feature on here - we need to keep it that way (though no deals 😉)…

On that note, it doesn’t help when, well meaning but misguided individuals, promote the fan projects on another SW site, where, the response to these efforts has always been at best, tepid and members of that site, even go as far as expressing their unhappiness about this work being carried out without consent from Lucasfilm/Disney.

I’ve promoted Harmy’s work on other (non-SW) sites and told people how to get it. I’ve gotten many thank yous. I’m not sure what you’re talking about, frankly.

I think Jay may have been referring to those SW sites that, in the main, don’t particularly like us (this site) - or the work that takes place here.

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#1134948
Topic
I'm drawing a STAR WARS character every day for the rest of November.
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I enjoy a good side-discussion as much as the next man, though this - http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/The-Infamous-Stormtrooper-Aim-Explained-With-Science/id/12144/page/1 - or a similar thread, may be an idea to continue the ‘stormtrooper aiming’ conversation without hogging this cool artwork thread.

Besides, I want to see what the letter T will be us 😃

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#1134918
Topic
Random Pictures and Gifs (now with winning!) [NSFW]
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a few submissions for ‘photo of the year’ type award things… (and a couple of collections of quality pics)

https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/breathtaking-submissions-from-this-years-sony-world-photography-competition-revealed-a3643331.html

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/proof/2017/11/wildlife-gallery-yourshot/

https://designyoutrust.com/2017/11/breathtaking-pictures-from-the-epson-panoramic-photography-awards-2017/

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-11-27/the-50-most-beautiful-places-in-the-world

https://boingboing.net/2017/10/05/breatkhtaking-winners-of-astro.html

http://www.thisisinsider.com/breathtaking-stunning-beautiful-photos-universe-space-2017-8

https://www.thephotoargus.com/60-breathtaking-fall-images-for-your-inspiration/

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#1134905
Topic
How do I extract a commentary track?
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I’m not very technical on issues like this mate (so hopefully someone else with far better knowledge than me will along to help you), though…
 

I find videohelp.com a big help for this type of thing mate - years ago they were a very useful resource for many of the laserdisc-based rips of the OT on here 😃

https://forum.videohelp.com/forums/47-Blu-ray-Ripping

https://www.videohelp.com/software/DVD-Audio-Extractor (it says for dvd - but should work for blu ray)

 

Handbrake is a free and simple to use program for ripping too - you can convert the file to mp3 quite easily 😃

More info here - http://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-dvd-ripper

Handbrake - https://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

 

Good luck with it mate 😃

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#1134801
Topic
Harmy's STAR WARS Despecialized Edition HD - V2.7 - MKV (Released)
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HaganeNoYoshi said:

Hey, where can I get the link for the 2.7 version?

The answer you seek is not behind you… it is above. I am no Jedi - but I know the ot.com. It moves through and surrounds every living thing. Close your eyes… feel it… The light… it’s always been there. It will guide you. The link. Take it.

 

or check the 1st post of the 1st page of this very thread - read through it - and you’ll find how to acquire what you are after.

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#1134722
Topic
Share your good news!
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ray_afraid said:

Well, they cancelled and rescheduled for Dec. 12. Not the first time they’ve done this to me. I don’t think they’re very organized.

Don’t take it to heart mate - there are lots of genuine reasons why these things get postponed or pushed back, some of which are out of anyone’s control.

At least they let you know - a fair few companies I know wouldn’t have - and would’ve likely turned you away at the door - or via the receptionist.

Plus, it doesn’t hurt to keep your options open either.

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#1134657
Topic
Episode VIII : The Last Jedi - Discussion * <strong><em>SPOILER THREAD</em></strong> *
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I really don’t understand these type of posts which state stuff like this - without reason, explanation or context.

Why did you find the TFA to be ‘Market Research: The Movie’?

Why do you think TLJ is shaping up to be ‘Market Research 2: Revenge Of The Focus Group’?
 

Is it any more than other franchise films, or is it compared to other Star Wars films, or just these two films in particular?

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#1134511
Topic
Dealing with People Selling Fan Projects
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J0E said:

NeverarGreat said:

J0E said:

At this point, I’m surprised nvjc and Harmy haven’t just removed these entirely.

And what would this accomplish, exactly? Despecialized is widely available from many places, and this would just make it so that profiteering jerks would be the only game in town.

Well for one, it would make the community go full vigilante justice on these motherfuckers. Sure they might get twice the sales for a while, but for every sale there would be 2 people every day saying something to the effect of “It really kills me that these were free online for everybody until assholes like you started selling these.” You think the constant spam wouldn’t at least get under these people’s skin even a little? I think a large part of the reason there isn’t big community outrage is that people are in the mindset that those sets on ebay and elsewhere are small scale, and aren’t getting the sales they are.

This is just my opinon, if you are create something in the fan edit/preservation community, somebody is always likely to take your work, put it on a disc - or now a download link - and then profit from it.

It’s been happening for many years - at conventions, market stalls, and for the past few years on ebay too.

It is not right, none of us like it - it’s bloody frustrating, and also a kick in the teeth for those that put so much hard work, time and love into their projects - yet there is no real way to effectively stop it (other than to carry on reporting it every time one pops up on there).

So we carry on reporting them, and spreading the word amongst our friends, colleagues, families and other Star Wars fans that these exist online for free.

 

For me, the ot.com is a little like Bespin in the Empire Strikes Back, we’re a small outfit that goes under the nose of the Empire re the releases that feature on here - we need to keep it that way (though no deals 😉)…