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Post #309387

Author
Chrille
Parent topic
STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION
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Date created
7-Feb-2008, 11:29 AM
After finally finding a break in my schedule to watch this, I am literally blown away. What you've done with this edit is nothing short of fantastic. Never has the picture quality been so amazing, nevr has the images been so alive and sparkling with color. I'm also very happy that you undid many of the saturation problems with the 2004 DVDs (such as pink screens). I don't know if its my imagination or if you actually chnaged this but Darth Vader looks much cooler in your edit. In some scenes, his helmet is so awesomely shiny that it feels like watching ESB. The duel between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader made by jaw drop. That is one extrordinary editing job!! I don't understand how one person could do such an azaming job, but kudos to you for this! I could have sworn that you had sped up the duel, until I came on hear and read that you didn't. The only thing I'm not sure about is Obi-Wan ignatiting his saber first.

I also was especially impressed by the hyperspace effect in the Falcon, the new Death Star introduction, and especially the improvements to the battle of Yavin. Many people have expressed dislike for it, but I heavily disagree. It now feels more like a real battle, and not so small scale. Plus, when red group reports in you can hear pilots like red 7, red 9, or red 11. We never saw how they die, but this new edit helps explain it. Great work, and must have been very difficult I can imagine.

I'm also impressed with the sound. I don't know how you did it, but many of the characters voices sounds much less 70s and muffled. It really makes a the film a lot less dated. Well done! I'm unsure about Beru's voice though. It does sound more natural, like it's actually her speaking, but I can se why Lucas dubbed her: she just isn't that good an actress. I think she rushes through her lines with too little emotion inflicted. But everyone will feel different on this one, and I really am fine with the new voice since it has the plus of sounding more genuine.

Of course I don't agree with everything. The imperial march, if put into ANH, should be a bit more low-key and subtle instead of the fullblown ESB theme. And the scene in Ben's hut really didn't need to be altered (although it was pretty cool to get an alternate take). But these are minor concerns. You have really showed Lucas and his minions how it should be done. And you did by yourself. There are still things that I would like done, like change Vader's IMO oudated voice and score a new music for the Obi-Wan-Vader duel, but that is completely out of your control. It would require Jones to re-score his lines and for Williams to write a new piece.

Finally, I just want to say congratulations. You've made the best version of ANH there ever was.