As Trooperman said, don't burn yourself out. Do what you can, and no more. It'll be great whatever you can do. Welcome!I must admit, I am getting pretty excited for Episode III. It does seem like we're jumping around, though. I don't know how organized we want to make these releases, but as it is we're already basically starting with Episode II. There are also some things that need to be established for Episode I, like Nute and other such things. We could do Episode III next, but we at least need to get things planned out so we don't edit ourselves into a corner on Episode I. Honestly, the same could be said for Episode I. I'm game, whatever is decided, but these are some things to keep in mind.
Originally posted by: Commander Courage
Let's remember the Jedi never learn Darth Maul's (now Darth Grievous') name in Episode I. So it's not like Obi-Wan would be, "You're Darth MAUL!?!?" Keeping this in mind allows Maul to be referred to as Grievous in Episode I, and Grievous be referred to as Grievous in Episode III without any kind of reveal necessary until his confrontation with Obi-Wan. And dialogue hints would be best dropped in earlier in the film, such as when Anakin and Obi-Wan surround him on the bridge, Grievous can say something like, "This feels familiar, but not this time Kenobi!" as he jumps out the window. A shame he doesn't fight Anakin and Obi-Wan a bit with his double-sided vibroblade; that would be an awesome connection, but I don't think any amount of special effects wizardry an pull that off. The dialogue has to be vauge enough to where Obi-Wan doesn't realize who it is he's fighting until that key moment in the duel, at which point we need a brilliant line to tie it all together. Unfortunately the only thing I can think of at the moment is the atrocious "I have killed your master! Now it is your turn to die young Jedi!" from the Episode I video game.
Yeah, it's tough. Fortunately, the dubbing is completely open there, since Grievous doesn't have a mouth to worry about. I think we were planning to dub Maul and Grievous, so that shouldn't be a problem. Another thing to consider is Obi-Wan's reaction. Something to consider for TPM is making it more clear that Obi-Wan is teetering on the Dark Side in his rage. I don't know if this is possible, but the whole Maul thing could've been a real opportunity to see Obi-Wan face the Dark Side and come away from it. It's kind of there in TPM, but it isn't definitely purposeful. I honestly don't know how Obi-Wan should react in ROTS. It seems like that DS issue would have been dealt with in TPM, but as it is, it's kind of open for us to try what we want to with it, as long as Grievous is under discussion.
Just an update on that Anakin/Obi-Wan duel, I put it together a LONG time ago and looking over it, there's a lot I'd like to refine before sharing it with everyone, so it'll be next week before I upload it. Speaking of which, what service do you guys suggest I use for uploading clips?
Let's remember the Jedi never learn Darth Maul's (now Darth Grievous') name in Episode I. So it's not like Obi-Wan would be, "You're Darth MAUL!?!?" Keeping this in mind allows Maul to be referred to as Grievous in Episode I, and Grievous be referred to as Grievous in Episode III without any kind of reveal necessary until his confrontation with Obi-Wan. And dialogue hints would be best dropped in earlier in the film, such as when Anakin and Obi-Wan surround him on the bridge, Grievous can say something like, "This feels familiar, but not this time Kenobi!" as he jumps out the window. A shame he doesn't fight Anakin and Obi-Wan a bit with his double-sided vibroblade; that would be an awesome connection, but I don't think any amount of special effects wizardry an pull that off. The dialogue has to be vauge enough to where Obi-Wan doesn't realize who it is he's fighting until that key moment in the duel, at which point we need a brilliant line to tie it all together. Unfortunately the only thing I can think of at the moment is the atrocious "I have killed your master! Now it is your turn to die young Jedi!" from the Episode I video game.
Yeah, it's tough. Fortunately, the dubbing is completely open there, since Grievous doesn't have a mouth to worry about. I think we were planning to dub Maul and Grievous, so that shouldn't be a problem. Another thing to consider is Obi-Wan's reaction. Something to consider for TPM is making it more clear that Obi-Wan is teetering on the Dark Side in his rage. I don't know if this is possible, but the whole Maul thing could've been a real opportunity to see Obi-Wan face the Dark Side and come away from it. It's kind of there in TPM, but it isn't definitely purposeful. I honestly don't know how Obi-Wan should react in ROTS. It seems like that DS issue would have been dealt with in TPM, but as it is, it's kind of open for us to try what we want to with it, as long as Grievous is under discussion.
Just an update on that Anakin/Obi-Wan duel, I put it together a LONG time ago and looking over it, there's a lot I'd like to refine before sharing it with everyone, so it'll be next week before I upload it. Speaking of which, what service do you guys suggest I use for uploading clips?
That's fine. It seems like most people here use RapidShare, although it's annoying that if you download for free, you sometimes have to wait for hours before you can download it. YouSendIt is another possibility. I've used that before.