First-- Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who contributes to this thread! I echo the other sentiments-- this is the most productive thing I'm part of on the internet. This feels nothing short of being involved in the first quality prequel yet. I like other edits-- but this feels like it could be the prequel I always imagined.

This feels so much better than just bitchin' about what Lucas got wrong. This is the Ranch!

Trooperman: " Great suggestions on close-ups, MTHaslett. I have many ideas of my own as well, but if you can think of any other spots where that would add to the effect, please say so. Along with your other ideas regarding the droids, etc. "

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A quick one: in the opening sequence where the ships are flying into Coruscant-- go back to TPM for a close up of Artoo in the back of a Naboo Fighter. This would cue us into his presence and p.o.v. before we even get to the landing deck. I see you plan an interior shot on the Queen's ship here too and I think that's brilliant-- what if it can establish (falsely) that Padme's actually on board -- a shot of Padme's double or something?