Originally posted by: darkhelmet
1) Though the insert shot cuts in beautifully (aside from the absence of Obi-wan's cloak), Obi-wan's ignition of his lightsaber for his ride up the cliff and the subsequent shut-off doesn't really seem to have any motivation behind it. He knows where Grievous is, but he hasn't decided on his tactic yet as evidenced by his thoughtfulness before he decides to jump down to face him.
Agreed, I basically put the shot in there so I didn't have to use the same shot of the exterior of that command building twice in a row. The light saber sounds were for continuity, though I'd like to play with after effects and see if I can't remove the saber. The other problem I've run into is I still use that shot in its original location (order 66) and cutting it out isn't' really an option, so I may simply revert it to the original shot.
Yea, i wasn't sure about that. I'll play around with it, but I have to be careful with the music sync.
Originally posted by: darkhelmet
5) Oh, yeah! ALmost forgot the lizard (I wish I could). Nice job with the new noises instead of the yelps. Can I put in a request for even less yelps?
1) Though the insert shot cuts in beautifully (aside from the absence of Obi-wan's cloak), Obi-wan's ignition of his lightsaber for his ride up the cliff and the subsequent shut-off doesn't really seem to have any motivation behind it. He knows where Grievous is, but he hasn't decided on his tactic yet as evidenced by his thoughtfulness before he decides to jump down to face him.
Agreed, I basically put the shot in there so I didn't have to use the same shot of the exterior of that command building twice in a row. The light saber sounds were for continuity, though I'd like to play with after effects and see if I can't remove the saber. The other problem I've run into is I still use that shot in its original location (order 66) and cutting it out isn't' really an option, so I may simply revert it to the original shot.
Originally posted by: darkhelmet
2) Is there more dialogue for the Separatists which could be used? It seems odd that their voices are unintelligible while Grievous' is not. Maybe some subtitles? Not sure how that would play against Grievous's response in English, err, Basic, though.
Yea, I'm looking into that. Unfortunately what they say doesn't really match what G has to say (they mostly talk about Dooku). So far I've been trying to avoid subs, especially for vocals heard in the background. I may try and muffle G's voice a bit though so it only slowly become audible. Otherwise I may look at stealing dialog from later in the movie right before Vader kills em, or simply making them audible, but not understandable (think R2, and much of the other alien dialog in the classic trilogy).
Hmm, will try that.
Originally posted by: darkhelmet
4) The shot where G's hand and a lightsaber is seen falling to the deck below him seemed to be trimmed too short.
2) Is there more dialogue for the Separatists which could be used? It seems odd that their voices are unintelligible while Grievous' is not. Maybe some subtitles? Not sure how that would play against Grievous's response in English, err, Basic, though.
Yea, I'm looking into that. Unfortunately what they say doesn't really match what G has to say (they mostly talk about Dooku). So far I've been trying to avoid subs, especially for vocals heard in the background. I may try and muffle G's voice a bit though so it only slowly become audible. Otherwise I may look at stealing dialog from later in the movie right before Vader kills em, or simply making them audible, but not understandable (think R2, and much of the other alien dialog in the classic trilogy).
Originally posted by: darkhelmet
3) Grievous's line "Mine" sounds a bit off, I think due to the difference in background tone. If you layered in some silence from your new Grievous source, it would probably play the difference down.
3) Grievous's line "Mine" sounds a bit off, I think due to the difference in background tone. If you layered in some silence from your new Grievous source, it would probably play the difference down.
Hmm, will try that.
Originally posted by: darkhelmet
4) The shot where G's hand and a lightsaber is seen falling to the deck below him seemed to be trimmed too short.
Yea, i wasn't sure about that. I'll play around with it, but I have to be careful with the music sync.
Originally posted by: darkhelmet
5) Oh, yeah! ALmost forgot the lizard (I wish I could). Nice job with the new noises instead of the yelps. Can I put in a request for even less yelps?
Definitely. The only reason he has as many as he does is that I'm still trying to figure out what to do about the roller car. I've come to the conclusion I can't remove it, but I'm not going to go to all the trouble of redoing all the sounds till I know what footage is going to stay.
Also, two questions,
1) What did you think of the new musical workings of the scene (especially when G talks)?
2) What did you think of the re-arranging of the Jedi chamber sequence (placing it during Obiwan's infiltration instead of after the battle starts)?
P.S. Thanks for your comments SomethingStarWarsRelated. I'm currently re streamlining the entire opening sequence as my understanding of editing has improved since my first run. I'll post a clip of it once its ready. Until then I'll simply say, "Have you noticed the shields are still up?" is back in.