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I think the file split being referred to was in the Bluray ISO, so making it an MKV does not impact that.
They were individual M2TS files, which were split.
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Yes, these are internal preview versions that were just used for testing and checking out colors. They are being archived as historical references, and are basically to show the progression through the prints we have acquired.
It's interesting to see how much details in in the RAW pink Eastman version even without color correction. That way you can experiment however you want on it without being influenced by our choices.
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The RAW Eastman print version is still being worked on and is getting closer to completion. It will be a 1080p version. About 8+ Gigs in size.
The low bitrate 720p version is done. Its currently 3 Gigs.
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We have posted clips of the new Ultrawide monitor showing off the ESB grindhouse, the new FUJI print of ESB, and one from JEDI at AMPSdeux on reddit.
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Thanks for the compliments from everyone. We are glad you are enjoying it.
We haven't tried, but it should be possible to merge the m2ts files together into one, and remake the bluray that way, so that there are no gaps. You could test it on a computer first before burning to see if it works.
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Pictures of a setup using a new Ultrawide 21:9 monitor.
Here are some samples of the new dual monitor setup.
Video of star wars:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k6qQWFoypLjduiacJqG
Screenshots of monitor and layout: 
Note the Metal Xwing and Tie fighter
Screenshots of the trilogy.
Normal size for 1080p (1920x1080)
Full widescreen (some tiny edges at times depending on cropping)
More information and videos will be posted at reddit:AMPSdeux
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From the 2 prints we've seen, the scan matches them pretty closely. However, the quality of the print might be off. So even though they are both LPP, we're not sure if they represent the same amount of color shift, as one shifts to blue and another to green.
It's different for separate shots also.
There's a third print also, but we don't know enough about it to comment.
There is a point in correcting both, so that we can get a good idea of what it should be like, which is what we will be doing.
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There will be two more releases. The rough non color corrected RAW version from the first print, and a color corrected version of that together.
- The RAW pinkish version will be a higher bitrate 1080p one. (Possibly 4/8 Gigs)
- The color corrected version will be a low bitrate 720p one. (About 2 gigs)
This was our first internal preview. We are still putting it together, and it will serve to complete the archive of the various versions we had, and were looking at. This will have more artifacts, and some blurred and shaky shots, but you will see the differences from our current ones.
No estimated date on release yet.
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As mentioned before the scan that Harmy got was not color corrected. Also the other scans we have are slightly different color shifted, so keep those in mind when looking at them. They will be color corrected shot by shot for the final release.
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Actually the DCP uses a couple of reels that are the same in the Grindhouse Edit, mainly the 5th and 6th reels.
However the color correction was done differently.
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Some of the DCP versions colors might be useful for a reference, but we have an entirely separate print that is much better shape that will be used for the restoration.
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Return of the Jedi in 70mm still pops up from time to time.
One reel came up on Ebay:
http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/70mm-RETURN-OF-THE-JEDI-Reel-1-Near-Mint/post/655067/
Checking this list,
Looks like the theater I went to was in fact showing it in 70mm.
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Updated AMPSdeux with another sample clip of footage.
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You will have to get the Bluray compatible ISO and demux that and the audio.
It's up on Myspleen as : Renegade Grindhouse ESB Bluray compatible ISO
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Have you fixed your computer, or are you still having issues.
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Just as another note, the different LPP prints have a different tint for the same scenes.
Some are blue, some are green. With color adjustment they can be matched. So we can still judge what they should look like.
The 16mm version should be close to matching also.
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Many theaters are getting rid of their projectors and going digital. If you look around you might even get them for free, if you can haul them away.
That is how we acquired ours.
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To answer other questions, I doubt we will be using any new codecs that are not standard to most people.
We have had many people have issues even with h.264 mp4 files.
As mentioned, we have a customized rig which takes the projected image and captures it with a 4k pro camera at 24fps.
We are using off the shelf commercial and pro Image software from Adobe, Avid, and other companies that make professional restoration software.
The basic files are converted losslessly to other formats to save space and distributed. The reels have been split up between team members.
From there each frame is individually cleaned for dirt and scratches, but if they were originally in the film, those artifacts will be kept.
We have been at it for 2 years, and are still working on the last few reels.
Sorry about being vague on any specifics, but really there will be more work once the cleanup phase is done. We're looking at cropping, scene by scene color correction, and stabilization by the time we are done.
Current progress is being tracked at reddit, under AMPSdeux.
There are sample clips being posted along with other information concerning the print.
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We mentioned it in other threads. Quite awhile ago, we upgraded all our equipment. We currently have a full sized 35mm projector, and an pro camera that can do 4k resolutions at 24fps. We have been slowly redoing our scans with that equipment.
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Please check back through the last set of pages for more samples and numerous comparisons.
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Updated another clip from Reel 1.
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We are still working on more scenes for Harmy, but he has been busy and we have been also.
What we've seen from him looks very good so far.
We might post some short previews at AMPSdeux. Check there for details.
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It's not worth cleaning up the Grindhouse version, unless it the last couple of reels. We have much better sources to work with.
We have an internal copy with some replacement scenes, but even that can be improved.
If you feel like doing it, please post your results for others to see.
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We are posting some samples from Reel 1 on AMPSdeux now.
Check them out.
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We haven't thought about a name for the new trilogy yet. But TN1T sounds pretty good.
We haven't done an analysis of all the frames from all the movies yet either, because we have so many prints, and versions of them.
When we are ready to release a restored version, we will take into account all the missing or extra frames that are out there.
We have no intention of limiting them to GOUT or other standards, as we're sure other people will alter them as needed.
There will all sorts of enhancements done, stabilization, cropping, dewarping, and flicker removal, and some light grain removal if needed.
Alternately, there will be Grindhouse versions later on, for those that want a rawer experience.
At this point, we're not sure we will release all the different editions like we are for Empire Strikes Back, but in this case there is enough interest to put out the Screened Version, and also a Raw version, and the first color corrected one also. These are being done just to preserve them, and also for you to see the evolution of the prints.
The final prints we are working with will have the best parts from each print, and be as complete as possible. If people want to see the individual prints on their own, those will probably just be as is.
For the 3 prints for Return of the Jedi, since they are in better shape, and with a few replacements of the Heads and Tails, they can easily stand on their own.
Further information, samples, and updates are on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/AMPSdeux/
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