Question about Loose Cannon's Galaxy 4

[Will Weller]

Hi all, it's been ages since I created a tread on here, but as I've been looking at some of Loose Cannon's reconstructions recently, I feel it's time to ask about the picture quality of some of the earlier recons. 

Does anyone know why some of the recons (like Galaxy 4) look like they've come from a 7th generation VHS copy? And have they ever been available in better condition? 

[Hugh Pearson]

Ummm - this was Loose Cannon's 11th production, Galaxy 4, created in Dec 1999. I expect that being older, it was one of the ones that only had a SVHS master, then was dubbed to VHS for distribution.

Have a look here, for the best version you'll get now -> www.dailymotion.com/playlist/x49i6m_DavidAgnew_lc11-galaxy-4/1#video=x3m9q4p

Although Derek Handley has opined that an enhancement/revision of G4 may be in the works. Check out his 28 minute reconstruction of G4 on The Aztecs -­‐ Special Edition DVD that was released in 2013 to see the sort of improved quality that we might expect.

For more of the Loose Cannon story check out my Recons - Volume Two ebook - link below in my signature

[Will Weller]

Feb 10, 2016 14:08:58 GMT Hugh Pearson said:

Ummm - this was Loose Cannon's 11th production, Galaxy 4, created in Dec 1999. I expect that being older, it was one of the ones that only had a SVHS master, then was dubbed to VHS for distribution.

Have a look here, for the best version you'll get now -> www.dailymotion.com/playlist/x49i6m_DavidAgnew_lc11-galaxy-4/1#video=x3m9q4p

Although Derek Handley has opined that an enhancement/revision of G4 may be in the works. Check out his 28 minute reconstruction of G4 on The Aztecs -­‐ Special Edition DVD that was released in 2013 to see the sort of improved quality that we might expect.

For more of the Loose Cannon story check out my Recons - Volume Two ebook - link below in my signature

I really hope there is a new Galaxy 4 recon in production! It's great that Loose Cannon are still releasing recons. Also, I do own the Aztecs SE DVD, and the G4 recon on there is still amazing, even though the DVD came out nearly three years ago. 

I'll also definitely check out your ebook! 

[Alastair Fleming]

A new Galaxy 4 recon would be very welcome, especially since Air Lock has been found since the last one was released. The ebook is fantastic by the way, very detailed - and I hope the new Power Of The Daleks recon mentioned does get released (with it being my favourite story).

[Qasim Yusuf]

Is there any higher quality Galaxy 4 audio in existance? I was watching the Loose Cannon recon and found that the audio for it sounded worse than the audio for any other recon. It sounds muffled and there is a slight hissing sound in the background.

[ianphillips]

Jul 16, 2018 17:19:38 GMT Qasim Yusuf said:

Is there any higher quality Galaxy 4 audio in existance? I was watching the Loose Cannon recon and found that the audio for it sounded worse than the audio for any other recon. It sounds muffled and there is a slight hissing sound in the background.

I noted that as well. Episode 1 especially seems bad. Other recons like The Massacre, Mission to the Unknown, and the Myth Makers have their audio problems, but Galaxy 4 is definitely the worst. The Wiles era recons in general tend to have poorer audio than others. It's not the David Holman audio because Marco Polo and The Crusade are fine. The Tenth Planet audio is also really bad, probably because it's one of the oldest.

[Sofia Fox]

I wonder if the Lost TV Episodes sets, since they're remastered on the Season 3 sound any better?

[Qasim Yusuf]

After searching YouTube, I came accross this video youtu.be/z8fGOSYjSjA
That clearly shows that Galaxy Four has much better audio available than the one that was used for the Loose Cannon recon.

[George D]

We are fortunate to have the audio choices we do. Not only do all exist, we have multiple recording of most

Would love most a lc update of 10 planet and power

[Jaspal Cheema]

Jul 21, 2018 17:48:59 GMT George D said:

We are fortunate to have the audio choices we do. Not only do all exist, we have multiple recording of most

Would love most a lc update of 10 planet and power

Watching a poor quality LC Faceless Ones on Youtube-the quality of the audio and the superb script still makes for riveting viewing,even the Telesnaps look like mush.

[Sofia Fox]

Is it LC02 or a low-quality transfer of the remake?