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Dubstar · 04-16-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

ILM did Phantom

really? that's embarrassing.

Merlinpants · 04-16-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

ILM did Phantom

.....or not?

http://www.primefocusworld.com/star-wars-1-2-3/

John knoll supervised only, prime focus did the conversion.

Geoff D · 04-16-2015, 03:56 PM

That's quite correct, Knoll oversaw it but PF did the conversion work. They couldn't even re-render the CG because ILM didn't have the tech to read the files any more.

thegoat · 04-16-2015, 03:59 PM

The conversion was decent. Special effects looked great, other scenes looked flat, and the DNR'd transfer stands is more noticeable on the big screen than on a tv. I imagine that the other two prequels would fare much better given the digital photography and large amounts of CG.

I'm skeptical of an OUT announcement this soon after the digital copies, but I'm always hopeful.

Geoff D · 04-16-2015, 04:01 PM

I thought it was okay, it didn't help that the version I saw was cropped at the sides though.

Dubstar · 04-16-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

That's quite correct, Knoll oversaw it but PF did the conversion work. They couldn't even re-render the CG because ILM didn't have the tech to read the files any more.

given their track record and other past movies, this is a major head scratcher as to why the conversion / projection of the final project just under-delivered.

Geoff D · 04-16-2015, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

given their track record and other past movies, this is a major head scratcher as to why the conversion / projection of the final project just under-delivered.

I agree, they're one of the best conversion houses out there. I'm still not quite sure I saw the conversion at its best though, it'd be nice to evaluate it in the home.

Gold Ranger · 04-16-2015, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

People that saw The Phantom Menace enjoyed it. It wasn't eye-popping, but they said it worked. Clones and Sith were done by the same group, so I expect the results to be roughly the same.

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Originally Posted by Merlinpants

.....or not?

http://www.primefocusworld.com/star-wars-1-2-3/

John knoll supervised only, prime focus did the conversion.

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Originally Posted by thegoat

The conversion was decent. Special effects looked great, other scenes looked flat, and the DNR'd transfer stands is more noticeable on the big screen than on a tv. I imagine that the other two prequels would fare much better given the digital photography and large amounts of CG.

I'm skeptical of an OUT announcement this soon after the digital copies, but I'm always hopeful.

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I thought it was okay, it didn't help that the version I saw was cropped at the sides though.

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

given their track record and other past movies, this is a major head scratcher as to why the conversion / projection of the final project just under-delivered.

1 - Like I said, The same company. I knew it wasn't ILM or I would have said so, I just couldn't remember who did it.

2 - I did say that it was an ok conversion.

Gold Ranger · 04-16-2015, 04:08 PM

We'll get 3D versions of the Prequels on BD before we get the Original Trilogy in an UnAltered State...

We might even get 3D Special Editions of the OT before the UnAltered...

Merlinpants · 04-16-2015, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

We'll get 3D versions of the Prequels on BD before we get the Original Trilogy in an UnAltered State...

We might even get 3D Special Editions of the OT before the UnAltered...

Have to agree. We have a couple of years to fill before the 40th anniversary which is where my bet remains.

StingingVelvet · 04-16-2015, 04:12 PM

I don't see any way they announce a new disc release a week after the big push on the digital release. No way.

thegoat · 04-16-2015, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I agree, they're one of the best conversion houses out there. I'm still not quite sure I saw the conversion at its best though, it'd be nice to evaluate it in the home.

The version I saw was fine, technically, but it was still underwhelming. Titanic and Jurassic Park blew it out of orbit. The best part was being abe to watch it with an audience. Even in my rural area, people showed up in costume, cheered at the opening crawl and credits, and a bunch of kids started whispering excitedly when Yoda appeared. It was fun to see people get excited about Star Wars. It makes me look forward to Ep7.

Dubstar · 04-16-2015, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by thegoat

The version I saw was fine, technically, but it was still underwhelming. Titanic and Jurassic Park blew it out of orbit. The best part was being abe to watch it with an audience. Even in my rural area, people showed up in costume, cheered at the opening crawl and credits, and a bunch of kids started whispering excitedly when Yoda appeared. It was fun to see people get excited about Star Wars. It makes me look forward to Ep7.

yes both in fact did - and I thought I remember reading somewhere Lucas himself bemoaned the fact that Ep 1's conversion didn't hold a candle to 'Titanic's conversion.

RD1973 · 04-16-2015, 04:23 PM

Why is everyone assuming that there will be a Bluray announcement today?

I thought the big event today was the release of the Episode 7 trailer.

Gold Ranger · 04-16-2015, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RD1973

Why is everyone assuming that there will be a Bluray announcement today?

I thought the big event today was the release of the Episode 7 trailer.

Only one person is saying that it will be announced.

dvdmike · 04-16-2015, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

Only one person is saying that it will be announced.

Two, and they have nothing to back it up

Guydowood · 04-16-2015, 04:33 PM

At long last the '77, '80' & '83 versions have been announced!

[Show spoiler]

Gold Ranger · 04-16-2015, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Guydowood

At long last the '77, '80' & '83 versions have been announced!

[Show spoiler]

DON'T DO THAT!
People will believe you!

Not me, I know better!

RD1973 · 04-16-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Guydowood

At long last the '77, '80' & '83 versions have been announced!

[Show spoiler]

Hey, you just reminded me that I still have that set, lol.

Guydowood · 04-16-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gold Ranger

DON'T DO THAT!
People will believe you!

Not me, I know better!

right, I expect some Darth Vader hatred responses.

It's all in fun since we really don't know for sure if the real announcement will come.....

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04-16-2015, 04:33 PM	#52817
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1430 Blu-ray collection:3246 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1255 Digital collection:1620 iTunes collection:1512 Prime collection:1266 Blu-ray reviews: 4281 Trading Score:53	Breaking News! At long last the '77, '80' & '83 versions have been announced! [Show spoiler]trilogy.jpg

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04-16-2015, 03:56 PM	#52803
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	That's quite correct, Knoll oversaw it but PF did the conversion work. They couldn't even re-render the CG because ILM didn't have the tech to read the files any more.

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thegoat Senior Member Member since:Jul 2012 Blu-ray collection:285 DVD collection:287 Trading Score:25	The conversion was decent. Special effects looked great, other scenes looked flat, and the DNR'd transfer stands is more noticeable on the big screen than on a tv. I imagine that the other two prequels would fare much better given the digital photography and large amounts of CG. I'm skeptical of an OUT announcement this soon after the digital copies, but I'm always hopeful.

04-16-2015, 04:01 PM	#52805
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	I thought it was okay, it didn't help that the version I saw was cropped at the sides though.

04-16-2015, 04:08 PM	#52809
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04-16-2015, 04:12 PM	#52811
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:851 Blu-ray collection:2331 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	I don't see any way they announce a new disc release a week after the big push on the digital release. No way.

04-16-2015, 04:23 PM	#52814
RD1973 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Miami, FL 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:715 Trading Score:6	Why is everyone assuming that there will be a Bluray announcement today? I thought the big event today was the release of the Episode 7 trailer.

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