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IllumiNations 1988-1996 by Martin

by on Jan.09, 2021, under Epcot, Parades and Fireworks, Walt Disney World, World Showcase

IllumiNations 1988-1996 by Martin from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

A re edit I’ve wanted to do for a while. Go back to 1982 and follow the history of Carnaval de Lumiere then New World Fantasy, then take a detailed look at Laserphonic Fantasy. This is followed by a look at the changes made in 1988, and then the whole original IllumiNations show, shot from multiple angles with a source score / live ambiance audio mix. Video is of its vintage, but I’ve done some cleaning up and enhancements to improve the quality.

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Spaceship Earth 1982 Martins 2020 Edit

by on Sep.05, 2020, under Epcot, Future World, Walt Disney World

For the attractions 38th birthday, here is an updated version of the original version of Spaceship Earth. With new footage, for the first time a complete representation of how the attraction looked for its first four years is now possible. Quality is what you would expect from the mid 1980s and early 90s, and a lot of footage is from the 1986 version for clarity, but everything is true to how the ride looked in 1982. Similarly, for the first time using a combination of recordings, the complete Vic Perrin (yes, it was Perrin) narration is now possible to hear. Previous recordings have had words, sentences and complete sections missing or inaudible but this live mix includes the complete original soundtrack. Again, quality is not perfect but the entire original narration is now here.

Spaceship Earth 1982 Martins 2020 Edit from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

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Reflections of Earth a farewell by Martin

by on Oct.05, 2019, under Epcot, Parades and Fireworks, Walt Disney World, World Showcase

Reflections of Earth a farewell by Martin from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

Well, here it is. Having edited this show numerous times over the last few decades here is my farewell edit. Shot in Full HD over the last five years, I pulled footage from numerous shows in an attempt to show every detail and every visual effect from wide “full show” shots to closeups.

Begin with a unique tour of the lagoon with some facts about the performance. Wait for sunset, follow the chapters of the show, and then experience the entire show one last time, from multiple angles and with source quality earth globe footage superimposed. This is followed by the post show as guests left the park.

Audio is a new source score, clean live pyro mix with subtle and not so subtle details like shell launchers, the inferno barge and burning effects along with the traditional bangs.

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Canada at Epcot – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute

by on Dec.01, 2018, under Epcot, Walt Disney World, World Showcase

Canada at Epcot – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

After nearly three years of work, my EPCOT Center re edits come to an end for now with Canada.

See the origins and design of the pavilion, its layout and its construction. After highlights of the dedication ceremony take a stroll around the 1980s pavilion, enter Maple Leaf Mine, and enjoy the complete original 1982 O’Canada! Each of the nine screens were shot individually on a tripod, and I joined all together at 4K resolution to give me the ability to pan around and zoom into any screen or selection of screens to as I felt appropriate without loosing quality. I also reduced or eliminated any screen flicker. This is accompanied by a new clean, high quality audio mix which I hope is the best available.

See the changes made over the years, and then take a complete current day HD tour of the pavilion. Explore the store, the canyon, and again enter the mine for the complete 2007 O’Canada! Again all nine screens were tripod shot individually and assembled as before for ultimate creative control. Screen flicker was again reduced or eliminated and audio is a new high quality ALD mix.

After leaving the mine, take a look inside Le Cellier, tour Victoria Gardens and take a walk around the pavilion after sunset.

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France at Epcot – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute

by on Nov.03, 2018, under Epcot, World Showcase

France at Epcot – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

The next in my completely new EPCOT Center re edits. See the history of the pavilion, it’s design, layout and development. See changes made over the years, then take a full HD present day tour.

For Impressions de France, experience a new source quality audio mix and something I’m very proud of for the visuals. Each screen was individually tripod shot in 4K and then assembled as a five screen “strip” in post production. This enabled me to pan and zoom across all the screens, and include as many screens as I felt necessary at any given time, for maximum quality and without loosing resolution. I hope this is the highest quality video of Impressions de France available in the fan community.

Afterwards take a tour of both Monsieur Paul and Chefs de France, and a tour of the pavilion at night. The edit was purposely shot before work on Ratatouille began to capture the original pavilion layout and ambiance. Enjoy!

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China – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute

by on Oct.06, 2018, under Epcot, Walt Disney World, World Showcase

China – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

Continuing my re edited tour of EPCOT Centers original pavilions, see the history of the China pavilion, how it was designed and laid out, and built.

Then go back to the 1980s for a tour, complete with a new multi camera edit of Wonders of China, with source quality audio and screen flicker minimised or removed.

See the changes made to the pavilion, and then explore it as it is today, in full HD. Walk inside, and experience a brand new multi camera edit of Reflections of China. This was shot with 3 groups of 3 screens, enabling me to concentrate on any group of screens as desired with minimal camera shake or movement, and smoothly pan around the theatre or zoom as needed during post production as opposed to trying to capture the desired footage and angles whilst shooting. With a new stereo source score / ALD narration / clean live ambiance audio mix, and again no screen flicker.

Exit the theatre, look around the market and stores, and then look around Nine Dragons restaurant.

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Mexico – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute

by on Sep.01, 2018, under Epcot, Walt Disney World, World Showcase

Mexico – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

Moving on from Futureworld, I’m now completely re editing my original old Showcase videos.

Starting with Mexico, see how the pavilion developed, how it was designed, and how it and the ride were laid out.

Following construction and the dedication, explore the pavilion both inside and out as it originally was. Join the queue for El Rio Del Tiempo, and then take an all new multi camera journey of the complete ride, with source quality, flicker free projection screens and a new high quality audio mix.

See the changes made to the pavilion, and then explore it again in HD as it is today, look around La Hacienda de San Angel and San Angel Inn, then get in line for Gran Fiesta Tour, again with multi angle, flicker free video and a new clean live enhanced audio track – Including both the original and current finale.

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Wonders of Life – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute

by on Aug.04, 2018, under Epcot, Future World, Walt Disney World

Wonders of Life – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

The last of my completely new Futureworld re edits (but not the last from EPCOT Center) sees a huge, 100 minute long detailed look at the 1989 pavilion.

Start with a look at early designs and proposals for the Health and Life pavilion, how the final design was arrived at, laid out and then built.

Walk into the pavilion and take a full multi angle tour. As well as vintage 80s and 90s clips, much of this footage was shot early and late in the day of the pavilions last day of operation to show unobscured views of the interior. This is a detailed tour of the inside, walking pass Pure and Simple, then walk through the exhibits of Sensory Fun House and arrive at…

Cranium Command
Walk the queue and see the holding area displays. See the full preshow in high quality, steadily shot and stabilised in an empty theatre with screen flicker greatly reduced and an ALD audio track.
Walk into the main theatre, take your seat for a full, multi camera complete mainshow edit, partly tripod shot, again with all projection flicker greatly reduced and with a new stereo source quality audio mix.
Leave the Cranium theatre and cross over to…

The Making of Me
Take your place in the queue for the Birth Theatre, then take your seat for the full movie presentation. This unobscured video was tripod shot, keystone corrected and flicker eliminated. Audio is a clean live and ALD mix.
Walk through Coaches Corner, MET Life Styles and then head for….

Body Wars
Walk the whole main queue with all three complete preshows in source quality. Proceed to the waiting area and watch the whole load video, again in source quality. Board body probe 229 for the full, unobscured main ride. Video was steadily shot with a bonus of the ride motion base disabled, enhanced and is flicker free. The side screen was similarly shot and is overlaid as needed. Audio is a new stereo source quality track.
Exit the ride into Frontiers of Medicine and then enjoy…

Goofy About Health.
The whole show presented as a multi screen edit with each screen shot separately and a clean, enhanced live stereo audio track.
Take a look at Anacomical Players, take a last look around and then see the major changes made over the years. Phew!

Next we move to World Showcase.

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The Living Seas – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute

by on Jul.07, 2018, under Epcot, Future World, Walt Disney World

The Living Seas – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

The next in my series of completely new edits. Starting with an in-depth look at the pavilions history, and the original 1978 “The Seas” pavilion, see how a “hybrid” version developed and would have looked before coming to the 1986 version for an in depth look at its design, layout and construction.

Next, take a look outside and then walk in for a look at the queue and exhibits before reaching the holding rotunda for a faithful and accurate high quality recreation of the original United Technologies preshow one. Proceed into one of the preshow theatres for a new, high quality edit of the original “The Sea” preshow with ALD audio.

Leaving the preshow, browse the hydrolator hall before your descent, again with higher quality multi angle video and source / clean audio.

Arriving at the sea bed, again take a look around before boarding a Seacab for a multi angle video, higher quality audio ride with Commander Fulton to Seabase Alpha. Take a complete tour of the seabase, the divers lockout chamber, all six exhibit modules, J.A.S.O.N. and the viewing area. See both versions of The Coral Reef restaurant and take an authorised, accompanied tour of the United Technologies VIP lounge.

Finally, see the changes made to the pavilion over the years. 72 minutes long.

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Communicore – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute

by on Jun.02, 2018, under Epcot, Future World, Walt Disney World

Communicore – Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute from Martins Videos on Vimeo.

An in depth look at the history, design and layout of the buildings is followed by a complete multi angle tour, including

A tour of the exterior and plaza
Computer Central
TravelPort
Backstage Magic in full and multi angle
Energy Exchange tour
Stargate
A large Centorium tour
Futurechoice Theatre
Futurecom Tour
Sunrise Terrace
Expo Robotics multi angle

This is followed by a look at the Astuter Computer Revue and changes to the pavilions over the years

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