Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[SethRex]

You know, the last time LucasFilm gave in and gave us the Unaltered Original Trilogy, we *****ed and complained. I wonder if they aren't feeling a bit burned by that. Cause I would.

[svenge]

Originally Posted by SethRex

You know, the last time LucasFilm gave in and gave us the Unaltered Original Trilogy, we *****ed and complained. I wonder if they aren't feeling a bit burned by that. Cause I would.

Because putting out out on DVD in 2006 a non-anamorphic LD-derived master from 1993 (which had tons of smearing from primitive DVNR techniques) was exactly what the fans asked for, right?

Seriously, mindless apologists like you ought to follow the example of the SE-version R2D2 and go conjure up some rocks out of thin air to hide yourselves out of shame.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by SethRex

You know, the last time LucasFilm gave in and gave us the Unaltered Original Trilogy, we *****ed and complained. I wonder if they aren't feeling a bit burned by that. Cause I would.

Oh come on. They slapped ten year old pillar-boxed laser disc files on a DVD as an extra and called it a day. The amount of effort they put into that 'release' would have embarrassed Mill Creek.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

But this is quality? Don't think so.

You're absolutely right. That's NOT quality. That's a screengrab from an awful laserdisc transfer with a trail behind it.



Ahhh....that's better.

[Blu-man08]

If this BD release happens, it will probably be marketed under the "Legends" banner...

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Blu-man08

If this BD release happens, it will probably be marketed under the "Legends" banner...

You are probably right

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

You're absolutely right. That's NOT quality. That's a screengrab from an awful laserdisc transfer with a trail behind it.



Ahhh....that's better.

The deep black shadow blob and matte lines are now even more clear. Thanks.

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

You are probably right

I love that gif

[Elvis]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

The deep black shadow blob and matte lines are now even more clear. Thanks.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

The deep black shadow blob and matte lines are now even more clear. Thanks.

Those blobs and matte lines won an academy award for best visual effects and revolutionized an industry.

I'm just saying.

edit: revolutionized might be a little strong. let's replace that with 'breathed new life into'.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by wormraper

I love that gif

When I ran across it I just had to have it

Only use it when it fits in

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by octagon

Those blobs and matte lines won an academy award for best visual effects and revolutionized an industry.

I'm just saying.

And yet, there they are, plain as day and distracting as hell.

This is what I don't get, I'll called it the "rose colored glasses effect". These matte lines, blobs, and other questionable or just plain old bad effects are deemed "okay", yet enhancements like bringing more life to Mos Eisley, making the dog fights more dynamic, and updating the effects to create a more unified visual style are deemed as treacherous and evil. This logic is misinformed at best and delusional at worst.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by octagon

edit: revolutionized might be a little strong. let's replace that with 'breathed new life into'.

No, it absolutely revolutionized the effects industry, in addition to breathing new life into it. But neither of those makes them flawless or better just because they won awards decades ago or better just because they're the original effects.

[Lentulus Batiatus]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

You're absolutely right. That's NOT quality. That's a screengrab from an awful laserdisc transfer with a trail behind it.



Ahhh....that's better.

LOL if you think you are getting a fan edited version you are as delusional as Elvis.

[Elvis]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

And yet, there they are, plain as day and distracting as hell.

This is what I don't get, I'll called it the "rose colored glasses effect". These matte lines, blobs, and other questionable or just plain old bad effects are deemed "okay", yet enhancements like bringing more life to Mos Eisley, making the dog fights more dynamic, and updating the effects to create a more unified visual style are deemed as treacherous and evil. This logic is misinformed at best and delusional at worst.

hence: 1977 the way WE saw it! They way it was released! Disco and polyester were in style! We were all Disco dancing (too bad if you were not alive or born yet)...Andy Gibb, Donna Summer and Elton John were on the radio and Elvis was still alive for a few more months! We like our special effects they way they were! That film is apart of the 1970's...not some 2000 something film! It belongs to a moment in time.

[svenge]

Originally Posted by octagon

Those blobs and matte lines won an academy award for best visual effects and revolutionized an industry.

I'm just saying.

edit: revolutionized might be a little strong. let's replace that with 'breathed new life into'.

Compare that to the PT, which received zero Oscars of any kind and won more Razzies than they got Oscar nominations. I guess that the combination of green-screen and terrible acting just didn't wow the Academy sufficiently...

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

The deep black shadow blob and matte lines are now even more clear. Thanks.

Considering the "blob" is the original version, I'd say that's brilliant. And I see no matte lines. That must be what you WANT to see.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by svenge

Compare that to the PT, which received zero Oscars of any kind, and won more Razzies than they got Oscar nominations. I guess green-screen doesn't wow the Academy anymore...

Crash. Shakespeare in Love. Golden Compass. The Artist. The Greatest Show on Earth. The King's Speech. Gandhi. A Beautiful Mind. Oliver.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Considering the "blob" is the original version, I'd say that's brilliant. And I see no matte lines. That must be what you WANT to see.

Exactly. Your only argument is that it's better because it's the original version, not because it's "better". That defies common sense and simple logic - ignoring the reality of the art in favor of petty nostalgia.

[Lentulus Batiatus]

Originally Posted by Elvis

hence: 1977 the way WE saw it! They way it was released! Disco and polyester were in style! We were all Disco dancing (too bad if you were not alive or born yet)...Andy Gibb, Donna Summer and Elton John were on the radio and Elvis was still alive for a few more months! We like our special effects they way they were! That film is apart of the 1970's...not some 2000 something film! It belongs to a moment in time.

Including all plot holes? You know, like the non-existent chapter number and title? Oh snap!

I might suggest you enjoy things as they were in the 70's.... meaning you don't get ANY home version of Star Wars because in the 70's they didn't exist.

I could do this all day