[UPDATE]

The Sorcerers Stone - as well as Chamber of Secrets (and very soon Half-Blood Prince) has received its V4 edition, which has alterations - but the most crucial part is; I have been using the 4K Sources of the films. In other words, Sorcerers Stone (and the rest;) look - AMAZING! Happy holidays, and enjoy the Revisited series like never before! 😃

Anjohan said:

[UPDATE]

The Sorcerers Stone - as well as Chamber of Secrets (and very soon Half-Blood Prince) has received its V4 edition, which has alterations - but the most crucial part is; I have been using the 4K Sources of the films. In other words, Sorcerers Stone (and the rest;) look - AMAZING! Happy holidays, and enjoy the Revisited series like never before! 😃

Thanks Anjohan

So, a major update:

Sorcerer’s Stone and all up to Deathly Hallows (and yes, Deathly Hallows will finally be finished) is getting new treatments. There are major reasons as to why, some of which are:

• The Full Screen versions are superior, and now that they are upscaled and beautiful, this will be my go-to source for editing purposes. Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets look so different in many regards due to the color grading, pacing and the aspect ratio. I’ve previously only been able to alter the grading and the pacing (although not completely hit the nail on the head there (in my perfectionistic, retrospective look back). Finally, I can complete the look I’ve always wanted now that I have more tools at my disposal - a look that fits the continuity of the following films, and their more digital and “fuller” look. The Color Grading will also grow organically darker, for each film. Sorcerer’s Stone will look very resemblent of an in-between of PoA and GoF, although with slightly more color.

• I started this edit in 2012, when I had about four years of editing experience. Now that I’ve grown a lot more attuned to the intricacies of editing, and especially with sound and photo manipulation, I think I am crafting a very, very good Sorcerer’s Stone (and it’s following counterparts).

• I now have a son, older each day, - which has made me appreciate the first two films even more than what I originally did.

Also, I want to mention that a lot of the Original Score for Sorcerer’s Stone is coming back. I want the film to have it’s own identity, and the music of Harry Potter literally came to be from this one film. I will have to honor that - fully, so therefore, many of the musical alterations from previous Revisited Edits are now heavily trimmed and mostly gone.

There are of course certain musical alterations still - to build a continuity with the upcoming CoS and PoA John Williams score, but these are mostly far and few between and serve - imo - a very important purpose, be it tension, suspense or simply just to bridge one scene well with another, but befitting to the tone and pace of the scene.

Also, the biggest changes from the upcoming Sorcerer’s Stone Revisited Revisited (lol) - is the pacing. You will notice that the overly long close-up shots are heavily trimmed. Often in Columbus’s children movies, like Home Alone and Harry Potter 1 & 2, him and his editor(s) seem to be very ackonwledging of the fact that children’s minds work a little bit slower than teenagers and adults, and therefore I’ve noticed that he often takes his time on the lingering of shots - especially be it reaction shots, general close-ups and very often when a character is explaining something he will linger on a shot to enforce the message to the point it can be almost exhausting for a more adult audience.

Therefore, if I do my job well, you will feel that this is the Sorcerer’s Stone for children and teenagers and adults alike (with still the more mature tone and color grading), but the structure will be very resemblent of the even more mature entries to the franchise like PoA and onwards. This is a very fast-paced Sorcerer’s Stone.

Trust me, you have no idea how many minutes are shred of simply by removing one or two second’s from a close-up shot that goes on for eternity.

Anywho, enough explaining and more editing!

Sorcerer’s Stone Revisited (V3) will release in 1080p 10GB before 24th of November, in fullscreen!

AND: The (soon what will be) older versions will still be available through a seperate folder, for those who really, really enjoyed (or prefer) the original Revisited entries. Thank you. ❤️

Oh, and the overly dark opening is unfortunately gone. It’s a tad to sinister, and might prevent families from showing the film to their kids. It now starts with a new, custom WB intro, then Voldemort walking up to the Potter House, and then Harry awakening under the stairs.

I can’t wait to check the update out! I’m excited to see the changes. I wondered if there could be more recurring musical motifs for characters and such. For example, the “Fawkes the Phoenix” theme for Dumbledore and things relating to him (like Fawkes of course). Having themes like this appear in later movies when appropriate for the character would also be cool. Just a suggestion and I’m looking forward to whatever you do and update!

Released:

So I promised before the 24th, and here it is. On the same day that Sorcerer’s Stone / Philosopher’s Stone released and had its premiere in London, 21 years ago.

This is the Sorcerer’s Stone Revisited edit I’ve always wanted to make. It looks better than ever before. It flows better. It contains the magic and childlike nature one would expect for the first entry, but with more maturity and a firmer grip on its pace and tone. And I just love the aspect ratio - it feels bigger, it looks bigger - and it just feels different.

Gone are also certain nitpicks mentioned in reviews and constructive criticisms all the way back from 2014.

Lumos Maxima!

Oh, and it’s 1080p 5.1 Surround - 8gb file.

You honor me, my friends. Thank you - and I hope it’s a pleasant watch!

Work has commenced on CoS, which will be my favourite fanedit alongside Game of Thrones when it’s released. I’ve also taken the new, mostly custom establishing shots and sound mixing to a whole new level. I hope it will be a thrilling experience, in it’s full “Imax” 16:9 release glory.

PMs sent. I always recommend watching the new ultimate editions for the first two entries. They are, in my opinion, the superior viewing.

Are we getting an update soon? Every time I check back to any of these threads, it’s the same story: “Can I get a download link?” / “PMs sent!” 😆

You’re too kind, my friend. I hope and think Columbus would like my version but prefer his own.