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Post: #167485
Topic: Info Wanted: Original Red Dwarf?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/167485/action/topic#167485
Time: 3-Jan-2006 2:14 PM

Originally posted by: f1209
Hmmm, that's odd. According to the Red Dwarf site and this Australian store, the R4 DVDs feature the "un-remastered" episodes. As far as I can tell, only the Czech market features the re-mastered episodes.

Apparently, the Holland/Belgium release of Series 1 earlier last year was also the remastered version.

I picked up my ebay items and have checked out the very first remastered episode on VHS, side by side with the original version on the DVD.

I hate the "filmized" look of the remastered version but do not have too much of a problem with many of the other changes. The CGI ship looks OK and Holly looks much better in most shots.

I can see why the newer version pissed off the true fans but the casual viewer would not really notice, apart from that horrid "filmized" look to the whole thing.

Once series 1 to 3 are out in Holland on DVD, I will be buying all 3 just to get the remastered versions in DVD quality

Post: #167187
Topic: Info Wanted: OT laserdisc chapter point times
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/167187/action/topic#167187
Time: 2-Jan-2006 3:31 PM

For the Definitive Collection, I read somewhere that the details are in a 16 page booklet in the boxset.

If you wanted to do it by frame numbers, go here.

I hope this is of some use........

Post: #166994
Topic: Info Wanted: Original Red Dwarf?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166994/action/topic#166994
Time: 1-Jan-2006 3:49 PM

I have just won this which I bid for after reading this thread about the re-mastered series 1 to 3.

I plan to put the re-mastered versions onto DVD and then do a split screen comparison to see what the differences are compared to the DVDs.

Post: #166992
Topic: SIX fantastic brand new preservation projects..... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166992/action/topic#166992
Time: 1-Jan-2006 3:35 PM

Originally posted by: dark_jedi
so far i am not impressed with the quality,but I still LOVE the fact that they are going to be preserved,which is what Russ,Grinder and i have intended to do from the start anyways.
DJ

Which I agree with 100%.

It does prove that the THX remastering in 1993/94 did actually do a bloody good job, albeit not perfect which is a shame!!

Post: #166982
Topic: Usenet tutorial?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166982/action/topic#166982
Time: 1-Jan-2006 1:06 PM

For info..........

The Galactic Trade Federation presents - How to get Newsgroups/Usenet/alt.binaries.starwars

Post: #166981
Topic: ~~~Segaflip's Newsgroup Posting List~~~
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166981/action/topic#166981
Time: 1-Jan-2006 12:58 PM

For info..........

The Galactic Trade Federation presents - How to get Newsgroups/Usenet/alt.binaries.starwars

Post: #166980
Topic: STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166980/action/topic#166980
Time: 1-Jan-2006 12:57 PM

For info..........

The Galactic Trade Federation presents - How to get Newsgroups/Usenet/alt.binaries.starwars

Post: #166946
Topic: Classic Edition: Return of the Jedi by Ocpmovie (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166946/action/topic#166946
Time: 1-Jan-2006 5:45 AM

Originally posted by: PaulisDead2221

Originally posted by: segaflip
Count me in to get this up to newsgroups for you, unless someone else has offered, off to email you.

enough of this 'newsgroups' stuff! everybody always talks about getting stuff on newsgroups and I'm damned if I can ever figure it out! Somebody explain it to me!

The Galactic Trade Federation presents - How to get Newsgroups/Usenet/alt.binaries.starwars

If you are stuck, drop me a PM with an e-mail address.

Post: #166795
Topic: Help Wanted: 'When Star Wars Ruled the World' - Audio Help.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166795/action/topic#166795
Time: 31-Dec-2005 2:53 PM

I had a problem with divx files once and I had to upgrade the ac3 software/codec's.

I think the upgrade was called ac3filter_0_70b.exe

Maybe it is worth a try........

Post: #166783
Topic: Classic Edition: Return of the Jedi by Ocpmovie (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166783/action/topic#166783
Time: 31-Dec-2005 1:57 PM

Originally posted by: ocpmovie
But please, yes, GET EMPIRE ON MYSPLEEN. I've been waiting for that for a while. =D Also Return of the Ewok. How 'bout Special Edition Hype too, maybe even the Auditions remix ....

Auditions remix....?

Have we missed that one????????

Post: #166763
Topic: STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166763/action/topic#166763
Time: 31-Dec-2005 10:50 AM

Originally posted by: Freaky69
Hello,

I'm new here

Movealong, are there also DL Versions of Episode IV and V from OCP?

There are only the SL versions of those two.

I have a few rough details of all the OCP releases here (although I really should get myself sorted out and add all the rest of the details of the releases).

Also, did I read somewhere about an OCP Star Wars Auditions DVD too??

Post: #166762
Topic: Info Wanted: for Cowclops v. 2 Star Wars...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166762/action/topic#166762
Time: 31-Dec-2005 10:43 AM

I have not done any promoting for a long time so here goes.

Because I was as confused as hell when I first started on this Original Trilogy on DVD thing over 18 months ago, I started logging all the different versions with their respective screenshots to help me out.

It was then suggested that this be put together as a webpage.

It differentiates between OT and SE as well as including many of the Edits and Extras DVD's. The Cowclops' v. 2 is listed.

My initial aim was to help out one person and save them blowing a fortune (up to $200 at the time) on ebay. That aim was achieved a long time ago so anything else is a bonus.........

Post: #166758
Topic: SIX fantastic brand new preservation projects..... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166758/action/topic#166758
Time: 31-Dec-2005 10:30 AM

Originally posted by: Rikter
GREAT WORK GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just finished the first disc in my set (DVD5)

..................and very nice they look too.

Are there any other transfer projects out there being worked on that we do not yet know about???

The biggest missing link is the CED trilogy. Has anyone any plans for that???

Post: #166756
Topic: ***The Official ANGRYSVN STAR WARS*** Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166756/action/topic#166756
Time: 31-Dec-2005 10:24 AM

Now that looks very nice indeed.

As you know from previous discussions, I am not usually into the whole cover thing but that one does stand out above many that I have seen here in recent times.

I am now looking forward to the next 3 to be shown here too.........

If you could send me your menu shots without the watermark, I will add to the GTF pages if you wish.

Out of pure curiosity, if this is your third OT transfer, what are the other two and what has made you decide not to release them???

Post: #166513
Topic: SIX fantastic brand new preservation projects..... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166513/action/topic#166513
Time: 30-Dec-2005 1:01 PM

Originally posted by: dark_jedi
I have to say though,the first issue US set is not that great,looks very old and sounds it too,but hey like Russ said at least it is preserved now

I was not expecting DVD quality and the aim of this project is being achieved so I am a happy chap.

Do not forget that SW and ESB on this set have the original pre-digital sound and are speeded up by 4% so they will sound a bit rubbish.

Post: #166473
Topic: The Moth3r PAL DVD Set Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166473/action/topic#166473
Time: 30-Dec-2005 9:43 AM

Post: #166442
Topic: Classic Edition: Return of the Jedi by Ocpmovie (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166442/action/topic#166442
Time: 30-Dec-2005 5:30 AM

Originally posted by: ocpmovie
Dual layer discs cost about 7 dollars apiece, whereas single layer discs cost about 50 cents apiece. Paying 14 times as much for discs adds up quick, especially since I always lose money and overdraw my bank account whenever I send out discs like this (and my bank charges something like $100 every time I overdraw ... bastards).

Anyway. We'll see.

This is why there is a single layer version. Which most of you will be getting. If I send the dual layer data on two discs, it will NOT be readable in your DVD player directly.

Chapter selection for these discs is identical to the 2004 official releases, for reasons which ought to be obvious.

Originally posted by: ocpmovie
Okay, I've thought about the dual layer thing.

Guys, I'm broke. My bank account is overdrawn. I can't afford dual layer discs.

And most people will be getting the single layer anyway.

What I'm thinking is - if I get enough people asking for the dual layer before the disc is released, and I can sustain the demand, I'll see about buying a stack of dual layer discs.

Hm.

Just a suggestion but why not let the rest of us take the pain and pay for this?

If you were to send 3 (or less) copies (SL or DL) to the Newsgroupers, Spleeners and Pif'ers that would cover 100% of the people who want to see this version you have created at minimum cost to yourself. (I know of one Spleener that could get this off the Newsgroup and posted faster than the mail could deliver!)

All 3 methods work perfectly and everyone here can use at least one of the methods.

I would suggest the same to anyone else doing any project. If someone has done the hard work, why should they pay to let others see it????

Post: #166414
Topic: SIX fantastic brand new preservation projects..... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166414/action/topic#166414
Time: 30-Dec-2005 3:04 AM

Originally posted by: dark_jedi
OK the "First Issue" is all capped and encoded,i will author these soon as Russ makes up the menu's,thats right Russ is throwing in some of his creativity,thanks Russ for the help,now i have the SW "Special Edition Widescreen" menu's done(thanks to, ALOT of help from my friend Boba Feta,thanks man!!) and ready to start capping them,cant wait to give my new Pioneer CLD-79 ELITE a shot at these.
so here is where i am at,if any one interested,i am also now encoding at more passes and a higher bitrate and dabbling with CCE.
Star Wars Standard Play Collection - FINISHED-
Star Wars 97 Special edition VHS Fullscreen -FINISHED-
Star Wars "First Issue" -ALL capped ready to be authored and burned-
Star wars Special Widescreen Edition (including fixed and non-fixed SW) - Capping Now -
thanks again Russ and Boba you guys rock
DJ

Here it is, The Dark Jedi First Issues Collection

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/dvd/images/4first.jpg

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/dvd/images/5first.jpg

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/dvd/images/6first.jpg

Nice and simple with no introduction or hype needed.........

Just the one set left to do and then the bulk of this project is done. A few more pieces of Star Wars history will now live forever........

Grinder now has his own thread about his two PAL projects so please keep checking there for progress. I am looking forward to those, particularly the PAL First Issue set which has never been done before (to my knowledge!).

Post: #165991
Topic: Favorite old-school star wars game?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165991/action/topic#165991
Time: 28-Dec-2005 2:36 PM

Originally posted by: grifter
the best SW pinball ever...

http://www.scpinball.com/images/Starwars/swdebro.jpg

...which you can now experience on your very own PC. Check out this fantastic article to see how.

So it ain't the real deal but it is bloody good..............

Post: #165932
Topic: Info Wanted: What are the Best OT Laserdisc Transfers?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165932/action/topic#165932
Time: 28-Dec-2005 7:22 AM

Originally posted by: scalesojustice
I was just wondering what people consider to be the best laserdisc transfers

It really depends what you are looking for..............

PAL or NTSC?
A straight transfer or through filters and modified?
Widescreen or Fullscreen?

Living in the UK, the Moth3r and Citizen PAL transfers are very good. The recently announced set by Grinder looks very promising too.

For NTSC, if you had either the EditDroid set, either TR47/Cowclops set, the Dr Gonzo set, the IsoMix set or any of the Dark Jedi sets you would not be dissapointed.

None are perfect but all have their strong points and are worthy of a look.

Post: #165741
Topic: Grinder's PAL widescreen project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165741/action/topic#165741
Time: 27-Dec-2005 9:05 AM

Originally posted by: Grinder
Yeah, I will start on those after finishing the widescreen trilogy. Although there doesn't seem to be much interest in any of it...

Kinda frustrating isn't it!?!?!?

Maybe there should be a PRESERVATION forum around here and we could discuss preservation projects in there.........

Oops, there already is, you posted there but not many people seem to give a damn!!!!!!!!!

The Golden Rule is that if you are interested in doing any form of preservation, you are doing it for yourself and possibly a few pals who help you along the way.

Please stick with it and show us what you can do. I am right behind you.

Post: #165506
Topic: Grinder's PAL widescreen project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165506/action/topic#165506
Time: 25-Dec-2005 3:01 PM

I am looking forward to seeing these in both the straight transfer and filtered forms as both will be unique versions. I am not aware of a straight transfer of the French THX set unless someone out there can tell me different.

Are you still planning something with the early 80's PAL Fullscreens too???

Post: #165386
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165386/action/topic#165386
Time: 24-Dec-2005 10:57 AM

Originally posted by: Jambe Davdar

The general reception of this project may convince me to do 'Building Jedi' (perhaps with another title).

It would have to be Rebuild of the Jedi.................

Post: #165374
Topic: Twas the night before a Wookie Christmas... HAPPY LIFE DAY, HANUKKAH, KWANZAA and a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165374/action/topic#165374
Time: 24-Dec-2005 8:38 AM

I thought you might have done the Second Annual Mystery Torrent after the success of the one last year.........

All the best to everyone out there from me.

Post: #165038
Topic: Info: More ANH soundmix discussion (remasters & French dub)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/165038/action/topic#165038
Time: 22-Dec-2005 6:42 PM

Originally posted by: russs15

The fly in the ointment is the 1987/88/89 UK VHS Fullscreen tapes that you would expect to have the 1985 digitally remastered mix with the tractor beam line from the mono mix added. That line is missing so I am unsure what the mix on these releases is. I am only familiar with US releases, but it sounds to me like they just continued to release the original transfer instead of the updated one. Are these releases the same as the ones that preceded them?

I too suspect that the old version was simply re-released despite the "new" version with the Digital Sound. I have yet to get my hands on any tape older than 1987 so I cannot comment.

One hope is a project in the pipeline of the 1982 UK PAL Star Wars LaserDisc which I cannot wait to split-screen test alongside the later versions.