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Post: #164749
Topic: Info: More ANH soundmix discussion (remasters & French dub)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/164749/action/topic#164749
Time: 21-Dec-2005 7:41 PM

The original official 6 track mix is covered in detail here. In short, it was the soundtrack to the 70mm film version of Star Wars.

The EditDroid version of this is mentioned on January 25th 2005 in this thread.

Post: #164748
Topic: Info: My PAL VHS Archive Collection
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/164748/action/topic#164748
Time: 21-Dec-2005 7:32 PM

Apart from the Widescreen info, the backs of those covers are identical.

1995 Fullscreen Jedi

1995 Widescreen Jedi

If different scans are required, could Metallaxis contact me and I will do a re-scan as requested.

These will be kept up for a week or two..........

Post: #164429
Topic: Info: More ANH soundmix discussion (remasters & French dub)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/164429/action/topic#164429
Time: 20-Dec-2005 12:56 PM

I hope that you have more luck than I had when I tried starting a similar discussion.

Star Wars

(1) 1977 35mm two-track Dolby Stereo (as available up to 1985 CAV LaserDisc - captured)
(2) 1977 70mm Six-Track Dolby Stereo (never available but re-created by the EditDroid team)
(3) 1977 35mm mono. (available from UK ITV VHS tape or 1977 bootleg tape - captured)
(4) 1985 two-track Dolby Stereo (as available on 1987 Special Collection and 1992 Pan/Scan LaserDisc - captured)
(5) 1993 two-track Dolby Stereo (as available on Definitive Collection onwards - captured)

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 cannot comment further at the moment and have no knowledge of the French audio.

Post: #164109
Topic: Idea: sharing the Isolated Music Tracks
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/164109/action/topic#164109
Time: 18-Dec-2005 5:29 PM

Originally posted by: Laserschwert

I suppose that's what the creator of the ISOMIX-set did.

I don't have that set, but if someone could demux those tracks from the discs and upload them somewhere (yousendit.com, megaupload.com, rapidshare.com) they could be spread a little better (and get torrented eventually)

Looking back at this thread, DVDDecrypter in IFO mode can be used to get the soundtracks from a DVD. I vaguely remember following those instructions to Mono my Moth3r ANH.

Also, do not forget the isolated score on the EditDroid set either.........

Post: #163998
Topic: SIX fantastic brand new preservation projects..... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163998/action/topic#163998
Time: 17-Dec-2005 6:51 PM

I have some ideas which may be of interest should your Special Collection project ever happen......................

Post: #163997
Topic: SIX fantastic brand new preservation projects..... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163997/action/topic#163997
Time: 17-Dec-2005 6:47 PM

I have read a few comments over the years that the Jap version was suposed to be technically better than the US version.

All I can find for the 1994 version is.....

Unlike the US edition, the commentary track on this edition is isolated to Channel 2/R. This allows the film soundtrack to be presented on Analog Channel 1/L - maintaining compatibility with all LaserDisc players.

and the 1995 version.....

The commentary track on this edition is presented in the original English on Analog Channel 2/R. and in the Japanese translation on Analog Channel 1/L.

Post: #163991
Topic: Info: My PAL VHS Archive Collection
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163991/action/topic#163991
Time: 17-Dec-2005 6:13 PM

Originally posted by: skyjedi2005
I have to note that the u.k. vhs releases have superior box art to the american releases. Has anybody used these for dvd covers?

They are certainly a colourfull bunch of covers.........

However, my favourite is the US Faces sets which I might just heve to invest in.

I think that the 1995 ones have been used but not sure about any others.

The offer still stands to scan any of these if required.

Post: #163980
Topic: SIX fantastic brand new preservation projects..... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163980/action/topic#163980
Time: 17-Dec-2005 5:53 PM

Originally posted by: skyjedi2005correct me if I'm wrong but since there is no standard play for return of the jedi on laserdisc is the ced 2 disc standard play or time compressed extended. Has anyone done transfers of the ced's? Obviously the first two ced releases of star wars and empire strikes back are one ced disc so they were stretched to fit the time limit so they are inferior to the standard play lasers unless you are a completist.

That being said I wish you luck in all your endeavors. I still would like to see transfers of the 8mm digest versions of the trilogy and the full and widescreen 8mm features, the beta releases, the ced releases the 16mm and 35mm theater prints. None of the 75mm release prints exist too bad because they are the ultimate collector's item to do a transfer from.

I just got my japan definitive collection boxset in the mail, Has anyone ever done a transfer of this one besides the fact of the annoying japanese subtitles which cannot be removed?

I purchased it because someone who collects laserdiscs told me the quality was better than the american release.

so I have that opened but unused, and the executor u.k. set opened but unused. Now I just need the equipment and nowhow on how to make my own legal backups.

As far as I know, there are no transfers of the CED discs. The assumption is that Jedi is the full 132 minutes which is confirmed here. I hope that the equipment to do your own transfers comes your way soon enough.......

The answer to your PM is YES. Send another with a valid e-mail address.

Originally posted by: boba feta
Originally posted by: skyjedi2005

I just got my japan definitive collection boxset in the mail, Has anyone ever done a transfer of this one besides the fact of the annoying japanese subtitles which cannot be removed?

Don't be so sure. We're working on that project right now.

Isn't that with the earlier Special Collection?? I suppose that the principle of removing the subtitles will be the same........

Anyhow, a "heads up" if anyone is up for it, is an ebay auction for both Ewok movies on LaserDisc.

Doing something with these titles is not something that interests me but someone else may fancy a go........

Post: #163609
Topic: The Moth3r PAL DVD Set Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163609/action/topic#163609
Time: 15-Dec-2005 6:08 PM

I am not technically minded but I do recognise quality when I see it.

On my new 42" telly, all of these look bloody fantastic!!

The release of the mono mix was also a stroke of genius too. I grafted that on with the original stereo mix and it is a near perfect combination.

[on a side note, the original theatrical stereo soundtracks for each film are being captured from LD as we speak if you were interested in releasing more alternative soundtracks.]

Post: #163604
Topic: SIX fantastic brand new preservation projects..... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163604/action/topic#163604
Time: 15-Dec-2005 5:58 PM

Star Wars Standard Play Collection

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/dvd/images/stananh.jpg

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/dvd/images/stanesb.jpg

Well in everyone involved - good to know that all the differing laserdisc footage out there is backed up onto dvd and obtainable for those who want it.

That was our idea all along. It may not be in Widescreen THX glory but it is all we had for a very long time............

There is also plenty more coming too from PAL VHS.

and you my friend are going to get them whether you want them or not,i know where you live.

I do want them and thankfully you do know where I live. The First Issues should be with you soon.

Post: #163576
Topic: SIX fantastic brand new preservation projects..... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163576/action/topic#163576
Time: 15-Dec-2005 2:38 PM

Originally posted by: russs15

Thanks to the work of Dark Jedi and many others, most of the US LaserDisc releases have now been captured to DVD.

However, some of the earlier releases have not yet been captured (that I know of). They are:-

Star Wars

1982 Pan and Scan CLV, CX Stereo, 1 disc, Extended Play, Time compressed to 118 mins, 20th Century Fox Video - an ebay auction for this has now been won

http://www.davisdvd.com/images/starwars/sw_ld1.jpg

1985 Pan and Scan CAV, CX Stereo, 3 discs, Standard Play - an ebay auction for this has now been won

http://www.davisdvd.com/images/starwars/sw_ld9.jpg

1989 Widescreen CLV, CX Stereo, 2 discs, Extended Play with "incredible shrinking ratio", CBS/FOX

http://www.davisdvd.com/images/starwars/sw_ld3.jpg

1992 Widescreen CLV, CX Stereo, 2 discs, Extended Play with fixed "incredible shrinking ratio", Fox Video - an ebay auction for this has now been won

http://www.davisdvd.com/images/starwars/sw_ld10.jpg

The Empire Strikes Back

1984 Pan and Scan CLV, CX Stereo, 1 disc, Extended Play, Time compressed to under 120 mins

http://www.davisdvd.com/images/starwars/esb_ld1.jpg

1985 Pan and Scan CAV, CX Stereo, 3 discs, Standard Play - an ebay auction for this has now been won

http://www.davisdvd.com/images/starwars/esb_ld6.jpg

1989 Widescreen CLV, CX Stereo, 2 discs, Extended Play

http://www.davisdvd.com/images/starwars/esb_ld2.jpg

Return of the Jedi

1986 Pan and Scan CLV, CX Stereo, 2 disc, Extended Play

http://www.davisdvd.com/images/starwars/rotj_ld1.jpg

1990 Widescreen CLV, CX Stereo, 2 discs, Extended Play

http://www.davisdvd.com/images/starwars/rotj_ld2.jpg

In there are the 1977 and 1980 theatrical audios for Star Wars and Empire, the first US release of a Widescreen edition, Star Wars compressed to 118 minutes and Star Wars with the "incredible shrinking ratio" problem - all worthy candidates to be preserved.

My question is, does anyone have any of these discs and would they be willing to mail them away to be captured and preserved. Dark Jedi is on board with this should there be any interest.

I have already put my money where my mouth is as I will be buying the Empire CAV disc just for the 1980 theatrical soundtrack as well as offering with some of the costs. I am also watching a few auctions for other discs too, including the Special Widescreen Edition (with "incredible shrinking ratio" on Star Wars).

Dark Jedi thinks that there may not be much interest in this but I hope there is. Who is right and who is wrong????

All of these titles have now been secured and are either in the hands of or on the way to the expert........(In the case of the Special Widescreen Edition, there are two experts)

Dark Jedi was right as there has not been a fantastic response to this possible project but my thanks go to everyone who has posted here and to those who have PM'ed and e-mailed.

There may be new threads for each of the individual projects as and when they happen so look out for those and I look forward to seeing whatever Dark Jedi, Rikter and Grinder release.

Bye for now..............

[Should skyjedi2005 happen to read this, please drop me another PM but this time with an e-mail address. Thanks for showing an interest.]

Post: #163202
Topic: STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163202/action/topic#163202
Time: 14-Dec-2005 1:24 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Mallwalker

Originally posted by: MoveAlong
I am currently posting the Dr. Gonzo 4-disc trilogy.

Curious to see which of the three known variants of Supplemental Material you've got ... or maybe a fourth!

Are we talking massive differences like different/better content or different menu's or is it small things like variations in the ifo/bup files.

Rowman's 3 disk Supplemental set has 3 versions which have different menu's on all 3 versions and much more and improved content on the latest set. Is the Dr Gonzo Supplemental Material as distinctive???

Post: #163200
Topic: Info Wanted: has anyone tried a Star Wars Super 8mm to DVD preservation project?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163200/action/topic#163200
Time: 14-Dec-2005 1:18 PM

Some of the supposed differences between the 70mm and the 35mm (which is more or less the LaserDisc/VHS release) are listed here.

Does the 8mm resemble either of these versions??

Post: #163138
Topic: STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163138/action/topic#163138
Time: 14-Dec-2005 7:40 AM

It looks to be coming through OK to me here in the UK via my ISP.

Post: #163137
Topic: Help Wanted: a cover for the star wars 1997 SE trilogy "fullscreen"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163137/action/topic#163137
Time: 14-Dec-2005 7:38 AM

Originally posted by: KnightmessengerThose look identical to the US ones with the exception of the green triangle U rating.

I did wonder about that too..........

Post: #162969
Topic: Info: My PAL VHS Archive Collection
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162969/action/topic#162969
Time: 13-Dec-2005 1:43 PM

The 1987 version does not help the confusion either.

It has the squeezed up macrobinocular shot as seen in the screenshot above and doesn't have the C3PO tractor beam line that was added into the 1985 digitally re-mastered soundtrack.

Very weird inded and I would love to get to the bottom of it and identify what soundtrack this is.

Post: #162789
Topic: SIX fantastic brand new preservation projects..... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162789/action/topic#162789
Time: 12-Dec-2005 6:58 PM

Apart from the First Issue Empire, all the discs mentioned in this thread have now been secured.

I for one am lookng forward to seeing what Dark Jedi and Rikter can produce and how these releases compare to the later THX releases.

Dark Jedi is also doing the 1997 SE Fullscreen VHS to finish the set.......................

All we need now is for someone to get hold of the CED Videodisc versions of Star Wars and capture those.

Post: #162784
Topic: Help Wanted: a cover for the star wars 1997 SE trilogy "fullscreen"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162784/action/topic#162784
Time: 12-Dec-2005 6:23 PM

I have the UK PAL covers but am not sure if they are the same as the US ones.

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/laser/images/1997ep4fullmini.jpg

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/laser/images/1997ep5fullmini.jpg

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/laser/images/1997ep6fullmini.jpg

I can scan them however you want if they are needed.

Post: #162356
Topic: The "ADigitalMan Special Editions" DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162356/action/topic#162356
Time: 10-Dec-2005 6:55 PM

That file is now 100% sent so hopefully that will do you.

Any other problems and you know where to come to...................

Post: #162312
Topic: The "ADigitalMan Special Editions" DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162312/action/topic#162312
Time: 10-Dec-2005 1:11 PM

I started to upload when my PC locked up.

I re-booted and tried again and it will not let me replace the part upload that is there.

If you clear it, I will start again.

Isn't this how we first met back in the Deleted Magic days??

EDIT: Forget that - I renamed the original file and am uploading again now................

Post: #162303
Topic: The "ADigitalMan Special Editions" DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162303/action/topic#162303
Time: 10-Dec-2005 11:36 AM

I have just sent a set of the last 3 ADM releases to someone with your name who lives in a Yorkshire coastal resort beginning with B.

Could that be you???

Post: #162287
Topic: Info & Offer: Dear Santa...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162287/action/topic#162287
Time: 10-Dec-2005 6:33 AM

Originally posted by: Metallaxis
Has anyone responded to C3PX's request, or shall I add him to my send list?

If not, can C3PX send a PM with an e-mail address and I will sort out the 4 discs.

Post: #162143
Topic: SIX fantastic brand new preservation projects..... (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162143/action/topic#162143
Time: 9-Dec-2005 6:14 PM

Originally posted by: russs15

Star Wars

1992 Widescreen CLV, CX Stereo, 2 discs, Extended Play with fixed "incredible shrinking ratio", Fox Video

Another title that has been secured for this project.............

Post: #161855
Topic: Info & Offer: Dear Santa...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161855/action/topic#161855
Time: 8-Dec-2005 3:11 PM

Originally posted by: ErikstormtrooperHey,

Metallaxis' generosity has inspired me as well. I'm offering 4 discs per person to the first 4 people to PM me.

Here's my list: List.txt

Later,
Erik

I have about 50 discs to copy and send out as it is but I am sure I can fit in a trilogy (or 3 discs) apiece to the first 2 to PM me with a valid e-mail address stating what they would like from Santa.

Just about any DVD5 discs from the top link below are available. The Five Star set will not copy.

EDIT: That is me done for the moment. If I get through my backlog, I may be able to offer again.............

Post: #161250
Topic: Info: My PAL VHS Archive Collection
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161250/action/topic#161250
Time: 6-Dec-2005 8:16 PM

This almost looks anamorphic. Is it only squeezed like this in this scene?

This is one of the only scenes where this happens. Most of the rest are very much pan and scan.

This 1988/89 fullscreen version gets weirder by the day.

First of all, it looks like this version.....

Despite popular belief, this was not the only transfer made of Star Wars. At some point, a second fullscreen video transfer was created from a 16mm flat print source. Since an anamorphic (2.35:1) 35mm print had been reduced down to a flat (1.33:1) 16mm print, this 16mm source featured different pan & scan decisions made during the print reduction. One main difference in this transfer was that Luke's macrobinocular POV shot of the Banthas was squeezed to actually show the Tusken Raider walking to the side of the frame. This video transfer was only shown on HBO and was never offered for sale or rent

Secondly, the audio is not the 1985 remastered version due to the missing tractor beam line.

I will be getting hold of the LaserDisc from 1982 and 1985, both pre re-mastering so I will then compare the 1988/89 audio against those versions to see if they match or are different again.