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Post #293358

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GoodMusician
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My Episode III Re-Edit (v 2007) (Completed)
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Date created
25-Jul-2007, 12:54 AM

Hey all…

As some of you are aware, I mostly have been posting in the Episode 3 Re-Edit thread… well, I decided to branch off becuase I felt I was really kinda taking over the thread and I felt somewhat bad for this.

I’ve decided to go back to Naboo–er… I mean…

I have decided I’d like to try my hand at re-editing Episode III… the entire film. Most of my edits would be little… if noticed at all.

Perhaps the biggest thing I’d like to change is the revelation of Anakin as Darth Vader (simply for continuity sake). This means changing a few lines here and there… which isn’t difficult… I had throught about uploading it to youtube, but I’m uncomfortable with the idea of uploading the whole movie to YouTube.

Currently, I have a few edits uploaded. So far, I’ve re-edited from “It Can’t Be” through to leaving Yoda’s visions. The final video is being worked on currently, but I also decided recently to try my hand at the Dooku Battle.

First off, I’d like to discuss changes I’d like to make:

  1. Removal of Anakin as Vader (again, mostly minor edits until the end).

  2. I’d like to trim the opening Battle and Bring in some small changes.

  3. I’d like to incorporate a lot of the unused Score as well as certain percussive alternates to the film versions.

  4. I’d like to incorporate some of the deleted scenes, namely the Loyalist/Rebellion underplot… it was entirely unnecessary to the film not only because it makes sense in the story, but also because without it, Padme almost doesn’t exist in the film and being the reason why Anakin turns, I believe it is crucially important that we understand her as well.

  5. The big change is the battle near the end. I’ve already finished these edits.

  6. I’ve played with Yoda Meditating to make it a conversation with Qui-Gon.

  7. I’m creating a shot of the arrival of the Tantive IV to Tatooine dropping off Obi-Wan, and the removal of any mention of Leia.

  8. Most of the other edits would be minor ones to speed up the film and correct pacing.

I’m interested in thoughts or ideas. Has anything been done like this before?

Also, If you’d like to see what I have done, you can view the videos here:

End Battle Re-Edit Part I

End Battle Re-Edit Part II

End Battle Re-Edit Part III

You can also view the dooku edit (what I’ve done so far) here:

Dooku Edit Version 3

Let me know your thoughts!