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#120226
Topic
Am I the only one who thinks the CGI effects look fake?
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120226/action/topic#120226
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There seems to be a lot more background shots in the PT - I mean actors in the distance with CGI surrounding them as a background - than the OT where close up shots of the actors were the norm.

It gives substance to the view that the CGI takes you out of the story and characters and lessens it's effect - and changes the feel the of the saga. Obviously GL going back and inserting more CGI into the OT will 'help' change the overall direction style...
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#120223
Topic
The Annie Angst Thread
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120223/action/topic#120223
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I tihnk it's more the delivery of the line (and whole lot more - not just by Hayden) that makes it stick out like a sore thumb.

Unfortunately it SEEMS that none of the actors stood up to Lucas or suggested other better lines of dialogue, ala Ford and others in the OT - or had the ability to deliver lines in the way Guiness, Cushing, Earl Jones and others did...

Hayden may look a little mean and angst ridden - though his acting/delivery/ability left a lot to be desired - something which was a key factor in the Prequel Trilogy...
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#120130
Topic
Who has caved?
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120130/action/topic#120130
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^ Dave - I'd recommend looking at the ADigitalMan's Edits in the Preservation & Fan Edit forum - they are a 2004dvd release that has been seSE'd...

The picture, sound and editing quality is of a very high standard - and what is more it views as Original Trilogy we know and grew up with (most of us over 30 anyway )

There is also 2 (so far) Prequel Trilogy Edits from ADM - well worth seeing as these versions - like MagnoliaFan's Edits) are far more enjoyable and in keeping withe the OT than the official GL releases...



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#119789
Topic
<strong>The &quot;ADigitalMan Special Editions&quot; DVD Info and Feedback Thread</strong> (Released)
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119789/action/topic#119789
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I feel for you guys that have had bad/dodgy/burning problems with Episode 2 - ADM has done a top job in skilfully editing some of the original problem/'icky' scenes.

For some reason when I used dvdshrink 3.2 (with Nero 6 Ultra) I often had a similar problem - along with the dreaded 'cyclindrical error' whilst encoding - so went back to using dvdshrink 3.1 (with Nero 6 Ultra) - and havn't had a problem since.

Also installed Media Player Classic as my Windows Player 9.0 was being a pain in the arse playing certain dvdrs - again - since I've been using MP Classic there has been no problems.

Unsure exactly why these two programs have made such a difference to burning and watching dvdrs - but it's done the trick - maybe it's worth a try for others?

Good Luck

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#119830
Topic
What killed Mace - the Lightening or the fall?
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119830/action/topic#119830
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I was watching Episode II last night (or rather ADM's excellent 'Path To The Dark Side' Edit) and saw the great distances 'jumped' by Anakin off his speeder and onto Zam's ship...

It obviously got me thinking about Mace's 'demise' in Episode III - if not killed by Palpatine's lightening attack - he could have well survived a fall of such height - or have used 'The Force' to grapple onto something or slow his descent on the way down (no hands withstanding).

So is Mace 'really' dead, if so what killed him - the fall, the lightening or a combination of both? Or is he living as a chef with Obi-Wan's mate, Drex?


(apologies if this topic has been done before)
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#119680
Topic
<strong>The &quot;ADigitalMan Special Editions&quot; DVD Info and Feedback Thread</strong> (Released)
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119680/action/topic#119680
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Watched the Ep Edit 'Path To The Dark Side' tonight - a welcome insertion of Padme addressing the Senate just after the assassination attempt on her life - and if IIRC a very nice piece of editing involving the Yoda line 'seeing you again brings warm feelings to my heart' and Padme's reaction to this.

The ill-at-ease elevator scene is gone and the dialogue trims throughout the Edit gives it a more potent pace. The insertion of Obi-Wan at the Analysis Archives and later the Jedi Library will also be a welcome addition to those without the GL dvd deleted scenes - and also gives heed to mystery of Jengo Fett.

As with the MagnoliaFan Edits scenes at Padme's family home and Obi Wan with Mace at the Jedi Hangar also feature well.

ADM has also made good use of silence to enhance the Padme/Anakin courtship by the lake - and then the fireside - these pieces of editing makes Padme's falling for Anakin at least a little more believeable



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#119360
Topic
<strong>The &quot;ADigitalMan Special Editions&quot; DVD Info and Feedback Thread</strong> (Released)
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119360/action/topic#119360
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I watched Vergence Of The Force tonight - was very impressed. Far less JarJar, a less lucky Anakin in the Naboo Starfighter and great alternative editing and score for the PodRace, as well as dialogue trims throughout - liked the way ADM did the Gungan/Droid battle too.

Certainly up there in quality and execution with MagnoliaFan's Edits. Great work ADM.


It has whetted my appetite for Ep2 - Path To The Darkside...
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#119270
Topic
DVD Keepcases
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119270/action/topic#119270
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^ great site - cheers for the heads-up, RichKS

Will be stocking up on the r300 ink - the remaining black ink in my printer has taken a battering of late - all due to the superb covers posted here


(my conspiracy theory that all of the cool cover creaters have shares in black printer ink companies remains... )

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#118630
Topic
<strong>The &quot;ADigitalMan Special Editions&quot; DVD Info and Feedback Thread</strong> (Released)
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/118630/action/topic#118630
Time


I have received my 5 dvdr discs of ADigitalMan Edit goodness this weekend (many thanks Metallaxis) - as part of ADM's cool pay-it-forward system of distribution I'll be forwarding a set of these discs to the first three people in Europe who ask me for them - so they can make a copy and pay-it-forward in turn...

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#118385
Topic
DVD Keepcases
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/118385/action/topic#118385
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Have come to the conclusion that 6-in-1's are better - especiqally as all 6 Star Wars are now finished... (MagnoliaFan and ADigitlaMan Edits aside)

1 disc on the inside of the front, 1 disc on the inside of the back, two flaps with a disc each side. Quality built stuff. £2 delivered each from ebay.co.uk - probably get a better deal if bought in bulk too.