russs15

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Post: #227144
Topic: Star Wars Battlefront - Journal of the 501st.....a daveytod release
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/227144/action/topic#227144
Time: 18-Jul-2006 6:35 PM

Originally posted by: daveytodsome screenshots:-

http://img437.imageshack.us/img437/7310/pdvd021cq8.jpg

This Tour of the Galaxy feature is pretty amazing and the rest if the DVD is pretty good too.

Have you thought about doing an expanded DVD of this using actual film footage?? I think it would make a bloody good release.

Post: #226868
Topic: ORIGINAL STAR WARS TRILOGY OUT 09/2006 BY LUCASFILM
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/226868/action/topic#226868
Time: 17-Jul-2006 3:42 PM

Originally posted by: Knightmessenger
From what source were those screencaps with the burn marks from?

They were from either the Moth3r or Citizen DVD's but they are also on my 1994 and 1995 UK PAL Widescreen VHS tapes as well as the tape in the Executor box set.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/russdawson/laservhsvcd/images/1994ep4widemini.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/russdawson/laservhsvcd/images/1995ep4widemini.jpg

Post: #226282
Topic: ORIGINAL STAR WARS TRILOGY OUT 09/2006 BY LUCASFILM
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/226282/action/topic#226282
Time: 14-Jul-2006 1:58 PM

Lets hope not!!!

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/russ/flaw1.jpg

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/russ/flaw2.jpg

Post: #225120
Topic: STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/225120/action/topic#225120
Time: 8-Jul-2006 12:36 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Mallwalker
X0.Project.TC.vol000+01.PAR2 contains one block. Get that one.
X0.Project.TC.vol078+37.PAR2 contains thirty-seven blocks. It would work also, but you'd be wasting a few pennies because it's a bigger file.

I did not know that was how you knew how many blocks were in a par2 file. I definitely learned something there........

Post: #225108
Topic: STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/225108/action/topic#225108
Time: 8-Jul-2006 11:17 AM

Check out this tutorial too.

You should now be able to sort out your X0 TC files.

Have you tried out NOMP to download your files??? It is by far the easiest and quickest method I have found so far.

Post: #225062
Topic: STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/225062/action/topic#225062
Time: 8-Jul-2006 3:15 AM

Originally posted by: dark_jedi
does anyone know if "The Eraser Definitive Collection" set is still available?
thanks
DJ

You are covered with this set.

Did you get the newsgroups working??

Post: #224117
Topic: Are you Going to buy them ?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/224117/action/topic#224117
Time: 3-Jul-2006 7:34 PM

Originally posted by: dark_jedi
that is a dumb question,ofcourse i will buy them,probably 2 sets,these will undoubtedly BLOW away ANY Laserdisc capture,and I know people are going to argue against that,but you know what,we will see this September wont we.
and all this damn speculating by all the peeps here just friggin crack me up,no one knows anything for certain untill we have them in September and we view ourselves,I can't believe ALLL the damn threads wasted to this subject,why not just see what happens and then possibly bitch afterwards.
just my 2 cents
DJ

I tell you what,I will personally,laugh my ASS off if these end up being just what we wanted LOL!

I agree.

This is my first and only post ever on this subject until I see the release for myself!!

Post: #224077
Topic: Help: looking for... Anyone got the 1983 ITV airing of Star Wars?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/224077/action/topic#224077
Time: 3-Jul-2006 5:09 PM

Here is a post I did a few months ago.............

Originally posted by: russs15
I have just made a discovery that emphasises that this is not just another transfer like all the rest.

Firstly, it has the mono soundtrack with the C3P0 tractor beam line, close the blast doors etc

Secondly, I believe this to be a totally different "cut" of the film to the one released on VHS and Laserdisc.

The shot that shows this is Luke's macrobinocular POV shot of the Banthas with the Tusken Raider walking to the side of the frame.

The "Full length" NTSC version shows the view in the middle of the macrobinoculars with no Tusken Raider.

The early "Time Compressed" NTSC version and PAL version shows the macrobinocular squeezed into the frame and the Tusken Raider.

This ITV broadcast shows a completely different view..............

The early "Time Compressed" NTSC version and PAL version

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/russ/002.jpg

The early "Full length" NTSC version

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/russ/003.jpg

The ITV broadcast version

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/russ/005.jpg

The Widescreen version for comparison

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/russ/004.jpg

Post: #224037
Topic: Help: looking for... Anyone got the 1983 ITV airing of Star Wars?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/224037/action/topic#224037
Time: 3-Jul-2006 2:03 PM

I have to agree with Moth3r that his recording of the mono soundtrack from the 80's ITV broadcast synched and added to the Moth3r ANH is the best way (so far) of watching ANH with the mono soundtrack.

The video is definately a different Pan and Scan cut to the other retail versions released at around the same time in the US and UK. A single screenshot comparison is shown here.

The mono differences are shown here.

Post: #222033
Topic: Info: British new kid cuddling 3 VHS tapes...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/222033/action/topic#222033
Time: 26-Jun-2006 7:55 PM

The important thing to look for with any DVD Recorder bought with a view to recording bought VHS tapes is the Macrovision that the tapes are protected by.

Straight from the box, my LiteOn would not allow copying of any bought tape or any premium SKY TV channel - movies/sports etc. I found and installed a Macrovision disabling hack and now it works fine.

Post: #221535
Topic: Info: British new kid cuddling 3 VHS tapes...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/221535/action/topic#221535
Time: 24-Jun-2006 9:44 PM

I do need to get my finger out and update the VHS page of the site as I now have loads more cover scans and much more details to add.

My entire collection was bought through ebay UK.

The trilogy you "lost" I got for under two quid plus postage and most of the rest were between 50p and three quid plus postage. I paid a bit more for the early releases but they are much rarer. The Executor box set was only 99p plus postage but that was a very bizzarre fluke.

I am glad you liked the VHS page from my site so if you want to see more and look at what LD transfers, edits, projects etc are out there on DVD, go here.

Ell referred to trades that he was willing to do and I suspect that many of the titles he has will be listed here.

Post: #221474
Topic: Preserving the "German" Original Trilogy (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/221474/action/topic#221474
Time: 24-Jun-2006 2:31 PM

The Blam1 Star Wars site currently only lists the 1982 German release but are adding more all the time.

I have had a quick look at ebay.de and the VHS sets look to be very reasonable to buy. For audio comparison, you could look at some of those and get the audio only onto your PC to work with. Just a thought.

Post: #221471
Topic: Info: British new kid cuddling 3 VHS tapes...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/221471/action/topic#221471
Time: 24-Jun-2006 2:21 PM

Sorry for bringing this thread ever-so-slightly-back-on-topic, but I have been dabbling with getting my fairly extensive UK VHS collection backed up onto DVD using a VHS player and a LiteOn DVD Recorder with the Macrovision block disabled.

Read a bit about it in this thread.

There are a few more details here.

However, a VHS transfer does not look as good as any of the properly transfered LaserDisc releases out there.

Post: #221451
Topic: .:. MoveAlong's - The Story of Star Wars .:. Complete!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/221451/action/topic#221451
Time: 24-Jun-2006 10:53 AM

This is absolutely stunning and a must have for any Star Wars DVD collection!!!!!!

The on screen video and still images fit perfectly with the audio of the original Story of album and is what every kid in 1977 dreamed of whilst listening to the album.

GL could take this, add a Lucas Film logo at the start and release this as it is - in fact, he could learn a thing or two as well.

Bring on Empire and Jedi NOW!!

Post: #219228
Topic: 1977 70mm soundtrack recording (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/219228/action/topic#219228
Time: 16-Jun-2006 8:13 PM

Originally posted by: THX
I'm looking forward to seeing what the Starkiller does with this.

Ditto!!

Theoretically, a comparison of the 1977 mono, 1977 stereo, 1977 70mm, 1986 Digital Sound re-mix, 1993 re-mix, 1997 Special Edition and 2004 DVD audio's is now possible.

Aim high is what I say!!!!!

Post: #219200
Topic: 'Star Wars: The Interactive Board Game' DVD.......a daveytod release (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/219200/action/topic#219200
Time: 16-Jun-2006 6:08 PM

Personally, I am kinda grateful for anything new that comes our way and will do whatever I have to do to get hold of the things.

It is either that or get off my fat arse, buy the laserdisc/tape etc, the appropriate player, a Macrovision disabler, capture card and all the appropriate software. Having spent big bucks, I would then spend months working out how to use all the above up to the point that I could produce professional products such as our extremely talented Welsh friend here has done on more than one occasion.

So, I look forward to the next (first!) release of anyone who is not happy here and if that is not forthcoming, I suggest that you follow my example above and be grateful..........

Not having someone seeding can be a wee bit of a nuisance but we all know that it is worth the wait.

Post: #217997
Topic: For newies: What to watch first?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/217997/action/topic#217997
Time: 12-Jun-2006 6:23 PM

Originally posted by: daveytod
I highly recommend Episode III The Video Game Movie (available on myspleen) and The Sith Revealed (if you ask someone to PiF you a copy)

I detect a very slight hint of bias there!!!!!!!!!!

Why no mention of your R2D2/C3P0 compilation disc???

Post: #217017
Topic: Info Wanted: has anyone done a VCD to DVD 'Star Wars Saga' preservation?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/217017/action/topic#217017
Time: 7-Jun-2006 7:58 PM

There is an Asian bootleg of Ep 1 on DVD from Laserdisc as well as a recent transfer done by a member of this forum of the same Laserdisc.

There is also the TB Release of Ep 1 which is a Scandanavian DVB broadcast captured to DVD. I uploaded a few screenshots and a video clip in this thread.

I am not aware of any Ep 1 VHS or VCD captures.

Post: #216999
Topic: Info Wanted: CBS VHS Tape to DVD ?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/216999/action/topic#216999
Time: 7-Jun-2006 7:22 PM

Which VHS tape have you got??

The 1982 US NTSC Fullscreen VHS has been captured and released by The Starkiller who has also done the Laserdisc from the same year.

These are very different cuts of the film. The Laserdisc is time compessed to fit on a 2 hour disc and very different pan and scan decisions have been used all through the film.

From what I have seen, the UK PAL Fullscreen VHS and Laserdisc have identical cuts of the film.

See here for a few comparison shots.

Is your tape one of these???

Post: #216452
Topic: "The Clones Revealed" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/216452/action/topic#216452
Time: 5-Jun-2006 9:16 PM

If you have either the ADM Edit or Extended version - both based on the R1 discs - the headbut scene is included. (I think)

Welcome back..............

Post: #216382
Topic: Info Wanted: What is the preservation project closest to the original 1977 release?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/216382/action/topic#216382
Time: 5-Jun-2006 5:05 PM

I followed this basic tutorial to record some vinyl and simply swapped cables to my tape deck.

It is simple amd it works although there are probably far better software packages out there now.

Is your recording of SW or ESB??? Either way I cannot wait to hear what you have and for The Starkiller to further increase his "differences" pages.

Post: #214826
Topic: Mono mix for Moth3r's ANH DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/214826/action/topic#214826
Time: 30-May-2006 6:43 AM

Originally posted by: Moth3r

Originally posted by: russs15
I had the exact same problem as you with the NTSC version but managed to get both tracks on the PAL Moth3r version with no obvious loss of quality.

Hmm...

Video file 4211 MB
AC-3 (2.0 surround) file 160 MB
AC-3 (1.0) file 80 MB

Total 4450MB

(Capacity of a single layer DVD-R = 4488MB)

So it might all fit on, I suppose it depends on the overhead added by multiplexing..........

..........or by the use of DVD Shrink.

It was such a long time ago and I cannot remember the exact details!!

Post: #214816
Topic: Mono mix for Moth3r's ANH DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/214816/action/topic#214816
Time: 30-May-2006 4:32 AM

Originally posted by: ryecatcher74
Thanks Moth3r, got it and made the disc successfully with Dr. M's version. There's only one problem...I'd really prefer the original PAL mono-mix! I still like the video quality far more in Moth3r's original, and I also realized that I can't make a disc with the mono-mix as a bonus audio track when using the NTSC version. Since the PCM track on Dr. M's disc isn't recognized by dvdauthorgui (as far as I can tell), I can only make a disc with just the mono mix. With Moth3r's, the original audio is an ac3 file, and I know enough about dvd authoring that I could make the dvd a dual soundtrack disc simply by adding the mono ac3. I realize there are likely ways to get around all this, but I'm new at encoding and authoring and all that... I really have no idea and can't seem to figure it out from the information I've found on the subject.

I had the exact same problem as you with the NTSC version but managed to get both tracks on the PAL Moth3r version with no obvious loss of quality. I did lose all the chapters but I can live with that!!!

Moth3r - I love the new pic you have.......

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4231/goal4rg.gif

.......I remember it well in spite of the very large amount of beer, Pringles and pizza consumed on the day!!!!!

Post: #213359
Topic: Info: the Galactic Trade Federation website
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/213359/action/topic#213359
Time: 25-May-2006 8:49 AM

Thanks Scruffy for that comprehensive reply to my request for assistance. I do not really understand or follow how HTML works. The fact that the pages have been done at all as well as uploaded for all to see is a major miracle!!!!!!!!!

I took a "very basic" initial framed layout, cut, copied, pasted, begged, stole and borrowed to get the "Grandson of Frankenstein" you see today.

Below is a reply to some of your suggestions. I will digest the rest later and reply in full

Unless there's something going on I don't see, no coding is necessary for a static website like GTF. Only markup. And some good markup and CSS could make it look very nice.
Looking nice is what I am looking for. I think it looks good as it is but realise that it is far from perfect for the masses.

First thing I'd do, is I'd take that banner, cut out all the black space, and make it a transparent PNG. That way, the starfield (or whatever background you use in the future) will be visible behind it, instead of a big black rectangle.

I tried that and failed so I would love to have your fixed file.

Next, I'd consider making the navigation more logical, or at least more readable.

More readable is also what I am looking for too. The navigation seems to me to be OK, especially for the expansion I am planning but any specific improvements you could suggest for the masses would be appreciated. Doing something "clever" is beyond my limited skills.

I will respond more later.

Thanks again.

Post: #212698
Topic: Info & Offer: I have Star Wars SEs on Digi Betacam tape, you want my dvd tranfers?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/212698/action/topic#212698
Time: 23-May-2006 7:51 PM

I have had similar corrupt disc problems and have always got around the problem by reading the disc on one of my other PC's DVD drives.

Some drives just do not like certain discs.