I agree that the shot of the castle could use something more to feel integrated into the rest of the scene. I think some trees would certainly help. I also think it might make sense for the lava flow to be dried up and the castle more ruinous if possible.
Yes I think there was some talk about how it’d look more legit if the lights were turned off as it were in Vader’s castle. As well there’s probably some potential for more changes in the other shots - adding lava flow to the tree shot and some of the shots with Kylo, darkening the ground that Kylo’s on. Just ways to tie it all together. Beyond my abilities of course.
Re: the saber effects, are the shots that kewlfish made available or are we still waiting on that?