Sorry wanted to link to this post…
Just having a quick play with color.
Guess at what shot was meant to look like
Original version
Pretty big difference and I think even if it meant fixing up the washed out effects through grading it better, it would be worth doing something like this to unlock the potential some of the shots already have which are sorely lacking vibrancy.
Would make for a very interesting color grade project for the special effects shots just to bring those up a notch would propel the film towards a much more enjoyable experience. It looks far less like a cardboard cut out now also. Forgive youtube screen grab it was only a quick test.
One more guess
Original
Doing this sort of process would not perform a miracle but I do think it’s exactly what it needs. It can look and feel much better than it does.
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The last 2 space shots are nowhere near as bad IMO
Missing Matte Element???
There is meant to be flames coming out the top of the tower thing…
I also have the story Book with the Caladan Matte painting in it…
But yeah it would be good to fix these up a bit remove internal monologue entirely apart from where absolutely needed and restore or revamp the special effects. Missing Laser Bolts in the Battle…
Spicedivers version is excellent but it is also a bit flabby in places.
We need the shots of Rabaan in the Bath tub and Sting having a knife fight when he comes out that mist shower thing then I think we pretty much have most of the film bar before re-shoots.
also this matte shot should be restored.