At this point, my only question is how long we debate the merits of what must be changed in the v2 before we’re all satisfied (mostly) satisfied with it. The scope of the project keeps growing and growing, and it’s hard to keep up with what’s going to be in the “final” version.
There are still a few effects shots in development, so we have a bit of time. After that, I believe there are two other potential “large-scale” changes being discussed (and then an endless list of smaller ones, of course!):
Revamped Dagger Guide Concept (so that it no longer has literal coordinates):
Things needed:
- Change 3PO’s lines when he picks up the dagger (I’m working on a cut, I’ll have something by tonight)
- Change dialogue when The Gang™ meets Jannah, to avoid mentioning Babu (Potentially done)
- Design a vision for Rey to see the Death Star when she picks up the dagger in Kylo’s Quarters
- Potentially have a moment where Rey tells Finn and Poe about the dagger (I have an idea in mind that I’m actually really excited about. Stay tuned…)
Revamped Kijimi Sequence (to show that the galaxy is starting to revolt against the First Order):
- Track in some anti-First Order propaganda posters (I believe some folks volunteered to design some pieces?)
- Add some more crowd-sourced voice clips (Things like “For Skywalker!” “Down with the First Order!” “For the Republic/Resistance!” “Protect the children!” (Tying back in with the earlier “Harvest more of the galaxy’s young” comment), etc.)
- Add some blaster and explosion sound effects in the distance.
And then whatever else Hal had on the docket for V2… (I think this is the most up-to-date list?)
I guess it’s about time for another “where are we” post. By my records, here’s everything currently outstanding. Things that, if they were suddenly all turned in, I would begin encoding:
Sherlockpotter’s idea to remove Lando line “Leia sent me a transmission” (I just haven’t done it yet)
Depict Kylo’s TIE with a different color stripe after his first one gets blowed up (poppasketti working on it)
Have Rey’s saber sputter or crap out a little at end of DSII duel (Movies Remastered working on)
Have both sabers spark and smoke like it’s Friday night after Palpatine gets blowed up (Movies Remastered working on, or perhaps is finished)
Pasaana puppet show with Luke being a legend (snooker and/or RogueLeader filming and compositing elements - will also need a vocal dub to replace the one or two lines with something about Skywalker)
Remaining footage of the crackly blue saber (I believe Movies Remastered is helming the shots that weren’t already done by kewlfish or Luka Frik)
Fixed Jedi haircut footage from jonh to then be run through by NeverAr for regrading
So clearly there’s still several things outstanding but they are being tracked and will all come together in time. For the thousandth time, you’re all awesome and it’s an ongoing privilege to steer us along.
I also had a few other smaller ideas that were pending; but this comment is already too long, so I’ll bring them up again a little later.