Originally posted by: Go-Mer-Tonic
From what I can recall, the CG used to replace the models was created by scanning in the original models.
But the original modelwork and filming is more important than the CG from many stanpoints. At the very least, even you cannot deny history, Go-Mer. Having the original version of Star Wars decaying and not being properly respected and preserved, as Lorne Peterson lamented, is a sad thing. While the "bonus disc" release was a step in the right direction, you can't say that the original version of the films is actively being preserved for the world.
Yes they are! How can you say that?! You cannot be a true Star Wars fan and say that as far as I'm concerned. The original versions of those scenes are oozing with drama and style. Their replacements on the other hand are overly shiny and emotionally hollow by comparison.
Originally posted by: Go-Mer-Tonic
I just don't get it. Plenty of things that artists came up with for SW was abandoned entirely before the final cut, yet just because you happened to see this stuff released originally, suddenly it's a huge insult to the artist for the director to make artistic decisions?
From what I can recall, the CG used to replace the models was created by scanning in the original models.
But the original modelwork and filming is more important than the CG from many stanpoints. At the very least, even you cannot deny history, Go-Mer. Having the original version of Star Wars decaying and not being properly respected and preserved, as Lorne Peterson lamented, is a sad thing. While the "bonus disc" release was a step in the right direction, you can't say that the original version of the films is actively being preserved for the world.
Originally posted by: Go-Mer-Tonic
Some of the shots, like the original version of the falcon taking off from mos eisley, or the rebels taking off from the battle of Yavin are not fantastic.
Some of the shots, like the original version of the falcon taking off from mos eisley, or the rebels taking off from the battle of Yavin are not fantastic.
Yes they are! How can you say that?! You cannot be a true Star Wars fan and say that as far as I'm concerned. The original versions of those scenes are oozing with drama and style. Their replacements on the other hand are overly shiny and emotionally hollow by comparison.
Originally posted by: Go-Mer-Tonic
I just don't get it. Plenty of things that artists came up with for SW was abandoned entirely before the final cut, yet just because you happened to see this stuff released originally, suddenly it's a huge insult to the artist for the director to make artistic decisions?
Yes, and for a number of completely obvious reasons:
1: Because the version of the film that actually made Star Wars popular and famous is the one that contained their artwork! It's an insult to throw away anything attached to that much public sentiment so casually.
2: Because the historical nature of the technical work in the films, which accomplished so much, do not deserve to be ignored or replaced, ever! It's insulting to even suggest otherwise.
3: Because the universe does not revolve around George Lucas, and when he made his first set of "final" choices, the artwork of other people became publically known. It's an insult to publically condemn artwork that was previously deemed acceptable; it's two-faced.
4: Because the new footage isn't as good as the old. It isn't as fun, as captivating, or as moving as the originals. It's insulting for George Lucas not to realize this if you ask me.