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thebard · 07-24-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanPom

I have the old storybooks and cards if I ever want to relive the first editions.

Haha! I still have the (b&w) Marvel comic novelization. It's awesome... a humanoid Jabba, and Biggs deleted scenes! Almost like having the original screenplay...

Geoff D · 07-24-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thebard

I think stvn was just implying that (so far) the studios haven't had great ideas for an ultimate box set.

Oh, I get it. He was implying that our ideas were good ones and the studios ones were not? I thought he was being sarcastic! Whoops indeed.

Sorry stvn!

RyanPom · 07-24-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by thebard

Haha! I still have the (b&w) Marvel comic novelization. It's awesome... a humanoid Jabba, and Biggs deleted scenes! Almost like having the original screenplay...

Yes, I have all those editions too. I have all of the Marvel comics run, and the big ANH adaption issue.

The Fallen Deity · 07-25-2013, 03:10 AM

If Disney decide to do a super ultra mega Star Wars set, I hope they remaster The Phantom Menace too.

You can tell that the current Blu-Ray transfer was sourced from a really high quality HD master. The transfer could have been and should been stunning but the heavy DNR ruins it, we're talking Predator level DNR here.

I know it was probably intentional so that the film looked more digital but it was a stupid decision imo.

But I must say, even with the DNR, it looks miles better than the DVD transfer. That transfer was ghastly.

RyanPom · 07-25-2013, 03:12 AM

I thought TPM looked good. The early CG always had that weird sheen to it.

The Fallen Deity · 07-25-2013, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanPom

I thought TPM looked good. The early CG always had that weird sheen to it.

The DNR doesn't help though unfortunatley.

RyanPom · 07-25-2013, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

The DNR doesn't help though unfortunatley.

True, but the live action scenes looked amazing.

The Fallen Deity · 07-25-2013, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanPom

True, but the live action scenes looked amazing.

I personally thought the DNR was more noticeable in the live action scenes compared to the CGI scenes.

RyanPom · 07-25-2013, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

I personally thought the DNR was more noticeable in the live action scenes compared to the CGI scenes.

The scenes that really stood out to me were the royal dresses that the Queen had. They looked amazing.

Falaskan · 07-25-2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanPom

The scenes that really stood out to me were the royal dresses that the Queen had. They looked amazing.

Back when Padme was cool and had some class.

Geoff D · 07-25-2013, 11:46 AM

Most of the VFX work in Phantom Menace still holds up very well indeed. John Knoll mentioned how difficult it was to get the CG elements blended with the anamorphic distortion of the live-action plates, but I think they did a stunning job. The real locations/sets and tons of model shots do their part too. It's just a shame that this work is undermined by the haphazard DNR on the Blu-ray.

klauswhereareyou · 07-25-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Most of the VFX work in Phantom Menace still holds up very well indeed. John Knoll mentioned how difficult it was to get the CG elements blended with the anamorphic distortion of the live-action plates, but I think they did a stunning job. The real locations/sets and tons of model shots do their part too. It's just a shame that this work is undermined by the haphazard DNR on the Blu-ray.

Yeah most of the FX look good on PM still, but man did they drop the ball with Attack of the Clones! At least by the time Sith came out that got the digitial cameras right.

Geoff D · 07-25-2013, 02:33 PM

I don't mind the diffuse PQ of Clones' live-action shots, but yeah, the effects look much too sharp and shiny. And they couldn't quite nail the depth of field with the new cameras when shooting the model backgrounds, so even those shots look forced and fake. As you say, everything kinda fell in line for Sith because it looks much, much better.

klauswhereareyou · 07-25-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I don't mind the diffuse PQ of Clones' live-action shots, but yeah, the effects look much too sharp and shiny. And they couldn't quite nail the depth of field with the new cameras when shooting the model backgrounds, so even those shots look forced and fake. As you say, everything kinda fell in line for Sith because it looks much, much better.

Yeah, the F/X in clones remind me of playing with color forms when I was a kid. It's like everything just sticks out so much (like Dooku on the swoop bike thing toward the end) that it looks like they were just pasted in there with very little care.

Lemmy Lugosi · 07-25-2013, 03:39 PM

Oh, George. How the mighty have fallen. \facepalm\

[Show spoiler]

Ill_Be_Back · 07-25-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemmy Lugosi

Oh, George. How the mighty have fallen. \facepalm\

[Show spoiler]

Star Wars VII?

[Show spoiler]

thebard · 07-25-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

Star Wars VII?

[Show spoiler]

No... The Lightsaber In the Stone.

RyanPom · 07-25-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemmy Lugosi

Oh, George. How the mighty have fallen. \facepalm\

[Show spoiler]

How is that a facepalm. Star Wars sold out years ago when Lego took it over.

BozQ · 07-25-2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanPom

How is that a facepalm. Star Wars sold out years ago when Lego took it over.

LEGO? Say what?

RyanPom · 07-25-2013, 10:00 PM

Leggo my eggo.

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07-25-2013, 03:10 AM	#44364
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	If Disney decide to do a super ultra mega Star Wars set, I hope they remaster The Phantom Menace too. You can tell that the current Blu-Ray transfer was sourced from a really high quality HD master. The transfer could have been and should been stunning but the heavy DNR ruins it, we're talking Predator level DNR here. I know it was probably intentional so that the film looked more digital but it was a stupid decision imo. But I must say, even with the DNR, it looks miles better than the DVD transfer. That transfer was ghastly. Last edited by The Fallen Deity; 07-25-2013 at 03:12 AM.

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07-25-2013, 03:12 AM	#44365
RyanPom Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2013 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:1630 Prime collection:1	I thought TPM looked good. The early CG always had that weird sheen to it.

07-25-2013, 11:46 AM	#44371
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	Most of the VFX work in Phantom Menace still holds up very well indeed. John Knoll mentioned how difficult it was to get the CG elements blended with the anamorphic distortion of the live-action plates, but I think they did a stunning job. The real locations/sets and tons of model shots do their part too. It's just a shame that this work is undermined by the haphazard DNR on the Blu-ray.

07-25-2013, 02:33 PM	#44373
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 don't mind the diffuse PQ of Clones' live-action shots, but yeah, the effects look much too sharp and shiny. And they couldn't quite nail the depth of field with the new cameras when shooting the model backgrounds, so even those shots look forced and fake. As you say, everything kinda fell in line for Sith because it looks much, much better.

07-25-2013, 03:39 PM	#44375
Lemmy Lugosi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2010 Location:In a vault full of electric guitars and Batarangs. Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:8	Oh, George. How the mighty have fallen. \facepalm\ [Show spoiler]

07-25-2013, 10:00 PM	#44380
RyanPom Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2013 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:1630 Prime collection:1	Leggo my eggo.

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