[Released] The Terminator (1984) XTD

[Stamper]

Hi lionmane, I'm working a new version with improved picture quality.

[gilhodges]

This sounds very interesting. Is it possible to get a download link? Thanks in advance for your effort and work

[Stamper]

Hi, as stated above, a new version is in the works. Also we don't share links here, just projects informations.

[Bo Lero]

Hey guys,

So here's a reconstruction of The Terminator extended version. I will call it The Terminator XTD.

As you may all remember, ADM aka A Digital Man paved the way over 14 years ago with his extended edition of The Terminator.

Looking back on it however, this version left of lot to be desired technically and artistically: 4:3 deleted scenes were incorporated into the 2001 16/9 DVD master, which has a completely different mastered look, with the film playing in the horrendous 5.1 remix, and the mono sounds of the deleted scenes remixed roughly to 5.1 on one track (the complete release had the mono track tough).

Also ADM crammed all the deleted scenes and snippets in his cut, with total disregard to actual placements and movie editing 101, (and to the screenplay), resulting in scenes disruptions. New inserted scenes in that release during the Tech Noir sequence for example, cut songs in the middle, then resume them later, and the Fuck You Asshole scene is cut in half, which doesn't play well and was never intended that way by the filmmaker.

The biggest deleted scene, Sarah Fight Back, is not inserted as it's proper place, which is confirmed by the shooting script I checked online.

He also inserted a deleted scene that was reshot for the final film, and played it right after the reshot scene, which is not making any sense: Sarah punching her work card, is a replacement of the locker room deleted scene (you can tell because Sarah backpack's belt does not match the one she's wearing prior, nor her jacket, just look closely, I realised this while doing the edit) also the information of her name on the tag is repeated twice if you put both scenes one after another.

All in all a great concept, lacking a bit in execution. So I thought an update might be cool to do as a quick project to try my hand in here.

Two versions are produced:

V1:  COMING SOON REMASTERED Is 480p, based on the Image DVD from 1997 master, and incorporates the most scenes possible. For artistic reasons, I chose not to add every deleted snippet, when they didn't fit or were part of larger scenes that were never shot. I added instead most of the deleted scenes, in the places where they make the most sense seamlessy, and in one case like the punching card scene, I removed that scene to put the original deleted scene in the place it had initially. So essentially it's now playing like a nice workprint, with no jump in image quality.

V2- AVAILABLE NOW Is 720p completely remastered using the WEBDL Open Matte. I deleted in that version all the scenes that were in bad shape to make your viewing seamless. This version just add stuff that is enhancing the story. and delete moments that don't bring a new dimension to the plot.

So the two main arcs added to the story are now Traxler arc (two scenes), and the blowing up cyberdyne arc (two scenes) making for the best extended version to be played without noticeable shift in quality as the added scenes are the best ones quality wise.
It should play seamlessly on your setup with no noticeable drop in quality.

Original running time is 1h47mn18
New running time is 1h51mn55s
Added 4mn37s

Scenes added:

- Lt. Traxler's Arc (except the car scenes): a bit where Traxler is considering that Reese may be telling the truth + Traxler’s admonition to Reese to protect Sarah before dying
- Sarah Fights Back: Sarah deciding to destroy Cyberdyne & Reese’s breakdown (long, excellent scene)
- The Factory (except the two guys talking scene): no chip being discovered … but you get to see that the factory was Cyberdyne. The two guys scene doesn't work and you don't see them in T2, so it really belong in the deleted scenes section only.

NOT INCLUDED:

- Wholesome Sarah: Sarah’s “I’m so wholesome I could puke” conversation in front of the mirror before starting work.
- Wrong Sarah: T-800 leaving the scene of the first termination as kids and women go scrambling around.
- Making Bombs: Sarah planning on all the great things Kyle will see and do after they change the future
- Tickling Reese: A little post-coital intimacy between Sarah & Kyle

PM for link. Regulars only.

Special thanks to Mr. Brown & Beber for their help and imput.
Original cover art by Cassidy


Format:

V.2:

Video:

720p High-Definition
widescreen 1.78:1 aspect ratio (opened up)
framerate 23.976fps
H264 encoded

Audio:

DTS 2.1: English (from Image Ent. DVD) half bitrate.

Subtitles: None.

Notes:

- Sound Mastered from the original Image Ent. DVD
- Image Mastered from the open matte HDTV release.
- Deleted scenes Image Mastered from the Blu-ray bonuses.
- Deleted scenes Sound Mastered from the R1 DVD bonuses

Release date: 2019-02-22

PM me download link please ?

[Stamper]

LOL we don't share links here, just info. Read the rules! Also, as said, I have a redo done with better PQ of V1, and a new better rendered version of V2 is in the works.

[Bo Lero]

LOL we don't share links here, just info. Read the rules! Also, as said, I have a redo done with better PQ of V1, and a new better rendered version of V2 is in the works.

Okay, i know that. I had quickly corrected to ''PM me''.

I think ''U Matic Color Regrade'' release would be a great match with Laserdisc mono mix. 
I have TF1 French release in my DVD collection, but i am not really satisfied with both picture and sound quality. 
Are you aware of the YouTube video where gunshots are corrected from the original mono mix:

[Stamper]

Thank you, yes a friend made that video

[Bo Lero]

Thank you, yes a friend made that video

Really great stuff. Also we completely agree on what scenes should be added as a custom extended version. And as much as i like ''U Matic'' vivid colors, i am not 100% sure how they fit the film's dark tone and atmosphere. Open matte is another interesting aspect to T1 and T2. I really didn't expect to ever stumble to 4:3 version of T2. This site is really interesting.

[Plutotype]

This is great! I have never knew, there were more scenes of T1..anyway, thanks

[lionmane]

Is there a version of Terminator with the original blaster sound effects?