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STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION — Page 195

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Hi all!

These comparison screenshots are great! I didn't even spot half those changes when I watched the x-vid. Of course, I noticed that everything looked better, but not exactly what had been changed, so kudos for doing this. It made me apprieciate adywan's work even more.

Speaking as a technologically challanged person: I've downloaded all the files to the PAL dvd-5 from rapidshare, but I would be really glad if someone could walk me through how to burn them to a dvd. Perhaps through pms. I don't have a dvd-burner myself yet, but I have a friend who I'm hoping can help me with that detail. Then we are planning to have get some snacks and spend an evening watching ANH Revisited in all its glory.
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Well!! I finally have seen the edit. I'll go with most people on here and say..Great job Ady man, great job.

But the best thing for me is that my little boy who's 3, was just memorised by the whole space battle. I mean, he loves anything to do with lightsabers at the moment (especially ESB's duel) but from Obi-Wan's and Vader's fight he just sat there glued to the screen right till the very end.
So if anything, this edit has just shown my son the wonders of Star Wars...and for that, I thank you very much Ady.

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I'm a recent newbie to this fabulous world of fan editing, and would greatly appreciate some helpful info. on the following -

Firstly, after recently watching the excellent Adywan 'STAR WARS revisited' XVID release on a p.c., someone was kind enough to put it onto a DVD for me using their equipment and knowhow. However, on watching this disc, I was disappointed to see that although it was overall a reasonable presentation, it was not perfect...

By this I mean the picture looked just a little 'shimmery and pixelated' in certain places, such as during the initial titles and crawl against the black space background. It is probably imperfect all the way through, but at 15 mins. in, at the Sandcrawler trundling through the canyon shot, it is noticeably 'shimmery'. Now is this down to my friend, or a limitation of the XVID's resolution?

Secondly, could someone here also enlighten me if there so far has been just the XVID release, followed by ONE Pal DVD-5 release and ONE NTSC DVD-5 release, or have there been more? Do these have more resolution than the XVID to give a PERFECT picture on a DVD? Are these the ones with all the extras? I believe a dual-layer DVD-9 with even more is coming? Many thanks.
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Adywan, what's the ETA on the DVD-9 for your edit? Not trying to be pushing, just curious on a time frame.
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ImperialFighter said:

Now is this down to my friend, or a limitation of the XVID's resolution?

The second one. An XVID to DVD conversion is not a fair basis for evaluating the video quality. Grab one of the DVDs, they are flawless.

Secondly, could someone here also enlighten me if there so far has been just the XVID release, followed by ONE Pal DVD-5 release and ONE NTSC DVD-5 release, or have there been more?

There have been revisions.

Do these have more resolution than the XVID to give a PERFECT picture on a DVD?

Yes.

Are these the ones with all the extras?

No, that will be the DVD-9, yet to be released.

I believe a dual-layer DVD-9 with even more is coming?

Correct.

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ImperialFighter said:

I'm a recent newbie to this fabulous world of fan editing, and would greatly appreciate some helpful info. on the following -

Firstly, after recently watching the excellent Adywan 'STAR WARS revisited' XVID release on a p.c., someone was kind enough to put it onto a DVD for me using their equipment and knowhow. However, on watching this disc, I was disappointed to see that although it was overall a reasonable presentation, it was not perfect...

By this I mean the picture looked just a little 'shimmery and pixelated' in certain places, such as during the initial titles and crawl against the black space background. It is probably imperfect all the way through, but at 15 mins. in, at the Sandcrawler trundling through the canyon shot, it is noticeably 'shimmery'. Now is this down to my friend, or a limitation of the XVID's resolution?

Secondly, could someone here also enlighten me if there so far has been just the XVID release, followed by ONE Pal DVD-5 release and ONE NTSC DVD-5 release, or have there been more? Do these have more resolution than the XVID to give a PERFECT picture on a DVD? Are these the ones with all the extras? I believe a dual-layer DVD-9 with even more is coming? Many thanks.


Everything you have said is true. XVID is pretty low quality, the DVD-5 (both PAL and NTSC) is better, with the upcoming DVD-9 the absolute best DVD players can handle without exploding. There was a messed up version of the PAL DVD-5 that was quickly replaced, but only one NTSC DVD-5. The DVD-5s have minimal bonus features (the Jabba the Hutt scene, some trailers, and text commentary). The upcoming DVD-9s have as many bonus features that can be squeezed on it, but is unknown as to their exact content.

Also, the XVID is more like a first draft, as there are a few changes made to the DVD-5, and a few more to the DVD-9.

Hope that helps.

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Thankyou for your help. I am SO relieved that that is the case. I can't wait to see the PERFECT Adywan version, and will get right onto it. :)
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That thankyou was to both ron2112 and doubleofive.

Just a thought for doubleofive and Adywan - Could you perhaps add comparison shots of any changes from the initial XVID version compared to the final DVD versions? - Such as the change from 'Ponda Baba's' cut arm to his partner's one for instance.

I have come round to the idea of this particular change, but as Ben seems to take TWO swipes at these characters, it sure would have been nice to get even a glimpse of Ponda Baba's orange clad limb too...
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ImperialFighter said:

That thankyou was to both ron2112 and doubleofive.

Just a thought for doubleofive and Adywan - Could you perhaps add comparison shots of any changes from the initial XVID version compared to the final DVD versions? - Such as the change from 'Ponda Baba's' cut arm to his partner's one for instance.

I have come round to the idea of this particular change, but as Ben seems to take TWO swipes at these characters, it sure would have been nice to get even a glimpse of Ponda Baba's orange clad limb too...


I'm sure Ady can do that. I don't remember what all else changed. I liked the Ponda flipper, but understand that it can't really hold a gun, and it makes more sense to be the doctor's arm.

So Ady, where is your flipper model now? Do you have it enshrined somewhere? You know, you could auction it off or give it away so we could make our own shrine...

In all seriousness, did you at least put the shot of the flipper on the deleted scenes of the DVD-9?

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Flickr won't let me show more than 200 uploaded pictures at at time, meaning that I can't have all of the Visual Comparison up at once.

Picasa Web fixes all of my problems. Thanks Google!

Star Wars Revisited Visual Comparison Part 1
Star Wars Revisited Visual Comparison Part 2

*SPOILER WARNING* This shows every change, including the location of the Lucas cameo, and a before unnoticed Adywan cameo (and I'm not talking about the arm in the cantina). If you want to be surprised by any of the visual changes, don't watch it until after you've seen the whole thing.

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doubleofive and Adywan - These comparison shots are terrific work. I look forward to putting a comment on ALL of them over the coming days, with my personal ratings of awesomeness or otherwise. The WHOLE project is totally awesome of course.

As far as Ponda Baba's arm, as we know the pistol was waved by his sidekick, and Adywan has ensured that he now pays the price in his edit, but I meant it would be great to have seen a hint of the severed half of the orange clad Adywan arm in the frame somewhere too, as a way of referencing the original shot, and showing that Ben REALLY did the business with his two swipes.
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Great work on those shots, guys. It really shows how much work Ady put into this project. Absolutely amazing!!!
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I noticed a continuity error between images 141 and 142 in part 1 of the visual comparison. You forgot to recolour the green display! XD Mistakes are impossible when you look at ady's works. Anyways, good luck with the DVD9 and good luck 005 working with TESB.
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sgdelta1771 said:

I noticed a continuity error between images 141 and 142 in part 1 of the visual comparison. You forgot to recolour the green display! XD Mistakes are impossible when you look at ady's works. Anyways, good luck with the DVD9 and good luck 005 working with TESB.

Not sure what you mean because the display is coloured green in both shots.

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I just wanted to throw out a HUGE thank you for the effort.

Here is some background:

I have been a Star Wars Fan since 5-25-77 when my mom dropped me off to watch a matinee while she went shoe shopping. I caught the first showing, opening day with about 25 other people. After the movie I RAN outside, grabbed my mother and dragged her in to see it again.

I never forgot that feeling of... connectedness? Is that right? Awe? Wonder? Something...

I caught the rest of the flicks on opening day, first show every time since. (Is there a club for first show goers?) Have been to all the Celebrations, etc... In short I am a Star Wars fan.
But, if I am honest with myself, NONE of the movies matched the impact of Ep4 on me. The Re-issues of the just ticked me off more than anything (I mean c'mon, Greedo did NOT shoot first)... The prequels did not even come close to what I REALLY wanted outta Star Wars.

So anyway, I found out about this project when it hit the newsgroups. After watching the XVID, to use the words of Vader, I "felt something I haven't felt since...."

So... thanks...

It seems trite, but you brought a childhood memory up to date in a way that it's creator couldn't. or wouldn't. or something...

I just wanted to let you know that your two year investment shows. You can tell this was a labor of love. Can't wait to see what happens next!

DarthSmokey

PS. Even my wife (a romantic movie buff who thinks Star Wars is a silly little sci-fi film) liked what you did to the point that I caught her watching the DVD yesterday without me, totally entranced. That is what spurred this posting.
I make movies. Not good ones. Not ones you know. Be completely unimpressed. Everyone else is...
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Just looked at all of the comparison shots....excellent work....looks so much better.
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Well i have decided to take a break from the DVD-9's at the moment. Getting a bit burn out doing the special features and painting the cover is taking a lot longer than i first thought. I just didn't like my first design so i have started from scratch.

Anyway i have decided to do a NTSC DVD-5 only "Purist" edition of Revisited. There will be a few differences to the original version:

Obi-Wan's hut scene is returned to the original edit
No Darth Vader's theme in the movie
No music during the conference scene
No music during the lightsaber duel, original music cue restored.
No extended Tie fighter Approach during the Death Star battle, the pacing will be returned to its original state.

There will be no menus or subtitles on the DVD or any extras.

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You can use my painting of Darth Vader looming ominously over the girl from the Wendy's logo for your cover!

http://mikyagu.com/images/vaderwendyswr.jpg

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Adywan - a 'Purist' version now, on top of the eventual DVD-9! Wow, you spoil us, and what a great idea. Thanks again.
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The "PURIST" version is a really good idea. I don't think I need it, but it's nice for others to have the option.

So, can we see the discarded version of the cover? I'm interested to see your painting skills.

Bobo, you want to explain why Vader is attacking the Wendy's girl? Nice job, BTW.

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adywan said:

Well i have decided to take a break from the DVD-9's at the moment. Getting a bit burn out doing the special features and painting the cover is taking a lot longer than i first thought. I just didn't like my first design so i have started from scratch.

Anyway i have decided to do a NTSC DVD-5 only "Purist" edition of Revisited. There will be a few differences to the original version:

Obi-Wan's hut scene is returned to the original edit
No Darth Vader's theme in the movie
No music during the conference scene
No music during the lightsaber duel, original music cue restored.
No extended Tie fighter Approach during the Death Star battle, the pacing will be returned to its original state.

There will be no menus or subtitles on the DVD or any extras.



Since you are doing this, any chance in you will paint out the squib seen before it explodes on the back of the door before Leia & Luke swing across the chasm?
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adywan said:

Well i have decided to take a break from the DVD-9's at the moment. Getting a bit burn out doing the special features and painting the cover is taking a lot longer than i first thought. I just didn't like my first design so i have started from scratch.

Anyway i have decided to do a NTSC DVD-5 only "Purist" edition of Revisited. There will be a few differences to the original version:

Obi-Wan's hut scene is returned to the original edit
No Darth Vader's theme in the movie
No music during the conference scene
No music during the lightsaber duel, original music cue restored.
No extended Tie fighter Approach during the Death Star battle, the pacing will be returned to its original state.

There will be no menus or subtitles on the DVD or any extras.


Ady, you keep going above and beyond what anyone would ever expect from you. This is especially nice of you, making an alternative version. Just a question from someone who knows nothing about these things: would an NTSC-dvd be watcheable on a Pal dvd-player? If what I have even is a Pal dvd, that is.
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adywan said:

Well i have decided to take a break from the DVD-9's at the moment. Getting a bit burn out doing the special features and painting the cover is taking a lot longer than i first thought. I just didn't like my first design so i have started from scratch.

Anyway i have decided to do a NTSC DVD-5 only "Purist" edition of Revisited. There will be a few differences to the original version:

Obi-Wan's hut scene is returned to the original edit
No Darth Vader's theme in the movie
No music during the conference scene
No music during the lightsaber duel, original music cue restored.
No extended Tie fighter Approach during the Death Star battle, the pacing will be returned to its original state.

There will be no menus or subtitles on the DVD or any extras.

Taking a break on the DVD-9 I can believe. Releasing a bare-bones NTSC DVD-5 that caves to the opinions of the few, though....

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