JEDIT:
I’m glad people like the Starlight mockups. I’m a big fan of keeping the focus on Rey as much as possible, and trying to imply that she’s learning over an extended period of time through Ren’s interrogations. Even though the discussion has moved on a bit, I had made this mockup just this morning:
https://vimeo.com/244699807
Password: reyI feel like the transition from the first Rey scene to the briefing room is too quick for a wipe. It would honestly be better as a straight cut. Personally, I think the wipes really only work well with establishing shots and long takes, where they can really luxuriate.
Yep, overuse of wipes is one of my biggest pet peeves in SW fan edits (and with theatrical Episodes II and III).
Though I’ll also say that I think theatrical TFA underused them, but that’s another story. They only really belong when there’s a passage of time or a drastic change in location (as in, not from outdoors to indoors, as an example).