Episode II: Shroud of the Dark Side (the TM edit) (Released) — Page 78

Wow, all the way back to page 3. I guess I'm to assume that this edit has pretty much stagnated? :(

No, I received Paul's hard drive and loaded (almost) everything onto it.  I left several audio files on my home PC though.

I will be sending the hard drive back in the next few days, and then things should start to pick up again:)

May the Force be with you, in other words.....yes!

Finally sent the hard drive.  Sorry I took so long.  

I'm finally home from college.  I had a great time but it just ate up any spare time to do stuff like this.  Now that I'm home I can actually hang out on this site the way I used to.  

As for the project, I think it would be best if Paul starts a new thread if and when he decides to tackle it.  It's his project now (although obviously I'll still be involved).  

It sounds awful to say this, but as I mailed that hard drive earlier this week, it was like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders, a weight that's been there since age 15.  This project started out fun, but gradually it became a monster and started to take my free time and the fun out of my life.  I am so happy that Paul is going to try to see it through to completion because he's never even seen it and he'll bring a fresh perspective to it as he finishes the audio and makes some final changes.  

Anyway, it's great to be back.  Feel free to ask any questions...I'd love to chat.  

This is still something people want to see, right?

Is anyone interested?! Just wait until Josh sees your later post, Trooperman. ;) Then you will know the true meaning of interest. Or obsession. Whatever.

It would be neat if you would be in Paul throughout his work to help out with little things. Do you plan to do so? I think it's important that you're happy with the final product, too. I can't speak for Paul, of course, but I bet he feels the same way.

I'd love to do some voice-over stuff, too. I doubt it'll happen, but it's something I've been interested in for much of my life, and I am a public speaker as well. :p

I watched one of the preliminary encodes I found on the hd with a couple of friends, and we were all super stoked.  The new voice is great.  A lot of the time we couldn't tell it was ADR.  There definitely are a couple spots that need to be rerecorded, but it might just be I need to get the level down with the rest of the mix.  The new pace and music is really cool, very vintage.  The new fx are great.  People thought Jar Jar's voice was way better, but there was still some concern over the voice, it might've also just been the mix, but it might also need a better quality recording.  I like the direction with Jar Jar though.  I haven't followed the thread intensely, so I don't know if anyone has heard the new stuff from him, but he seems more like a character from the Catina in ANH rather than...Jar Jar.

This feels like the Star Wars I thought was coming with Episode I, modern, but classic.

I didn't expect all the sequences to be in separate projects, anyway I'll look through them one at a time and write up what I think.  My instinct is to start editing away, but I realize I should talk to you first.  I'll pitch any video edits first, but audio will definitely be really fun to work on.  I'll see about doing it in Hi Def, the editing was a lot more intense than I thought, but I'll definitely try to give it the upgrade.

This is a pretty cool project everyone.  You should all be really excited.

PaulisDead2221 said:

This is a pretty cool project everyone.  You should all be really excited.

Acknowledged, sir!

Trooperman said:

This is still something people want to see, right?

Yes yes yes!

Yeah!

PaulisDead2221 said:

I watched one of the preliminary encodes I found on the hd with a couple of friends, and we were all super stoked.  The new voice is great.  A lot of the time we couldn't tell it was ADR.  There definitely are a couple spots that need to be rerecorded, but it might just be I need to get the level down with the rest of the mix.  The new pace and music is really cool, very vintage.  The new fx are great.  People thought Jar Jar's voice was way better, but there was still some concern over the voice, it might've also just been the mix, but it might also need a better quality recording.  I like the direction with Jar Jar though.  I haven't followed the thread intensely, so I don't know if anyone has heard the new stuff from him, but he seems more like a character from the Catina in ANH rather than...Jar Jar.

This feels like the Star Wars I thought was coming with Episode I, modern, but classic.

I didn't expect all the sequences to be in separate projects, anyway I'll look through them one at a time and write up what I think.  My instinct is to start editing away, but I realize I should talk to you first.  I'll pitch any video edits first, but audio will definitely be really fun to work on.  I'll see about doing it in Hi Def, the editing was a lot more intense than I thought, but I'll definitely try to give it the upgrade.

This is a pretty cool project everyone.  You should all be really excited.

I'm really, really excited to hear this!  After reading your comments I actually watched the movie again for the first time in months, and I got excited all over again.  I was actually just watching the movie for the plot this time, and I agree- it is really really good.  Isn't it amazing what the different soundtrack and pacing can do to improve a movie?

If you want to upgrade the video, that's great.  I wouldn't do it from scratch though unless you want to.  What I'd do is just take the HD AOTC, and split it in the exact same divisions as the standard def clips (I think it was it 6 or 7 pieces) and then just do a swap, and then tackle glitches on a case-by-case basis.  Like you said, the editing is very intense and getting things to flow right was a giant headache.  Putting everything in HD might solve a lot of problems in the long run.  We can talk more about that though....

I think it's a great idea that you suggested- going through each of my project files, taking notes on what you want to do with it or questions as to why I did something a certain way, and just dropping me a PM if you're planning on making a drastic change....

Anyway, great to hear that you and your buddies enjoyed it even in the unfinished version!  I don't care how long this takes you...I'm just excited this isn't a dead project anymore.

And remember I'm right here to help out with anything- voice redubs, lightsaber shots, contact info for the voice actors, or whatever other things come up.  

Also, to Ripplin and Octorox, THANK YOU very much for volunteering.  I definitely think we should follow through with your offers.  Maybe one of you could do Jar-Jar, or even an alternate Anakin dub in case mine doesn't work out for whatever reason.  If either of you could send me an audio test for Jar-Jar or Anakin and your voice sounds like it would work, I'll mail you a copy of the current cut so you can watch it and then dub the characters.

I'm excited now!  SOTDS is back in business:)  This is the final push it needed- a new editor, and possibly a couple new voice actors.  Thank you so much guys.  The end result will be worth it.

-TM

*Shrils in little girl voice* YESSSS FINILY, MY LIFE IS ALMOST COMPLETE!!!

*Starts sobbing for unkown reasons*

This is very good. So does paul have the whole movie or is it in chunks.

I do want!(ps...not obbsesed, just paranoid)

Paul and Trooperman, you're bringing cheer to the season!  Way to go!  I can still provide the audio as needed, I'm glad there will now be a place to send it.  This is exciting!

Thanks to everyone involved!

Thanks for the encouragement.

I should get together a "cast list" of everyone who might need to rerecord some of their stuff.  I'm still not sure what might need to be redone.  I haven't had a chance to start editing yet (I get a DEM error when I try to open a project file, figure I just need to reinstall Vegas).  But I'd like to know who's who, because I'm sure some of the ADR can't be saved at this point.  Some of the recordings have issues with room noise.  In some recordings, I can hear the hum of the actor's computer as he was recording dialog.  Sometimes people just need more feeling :)!

To open the thread back up to some discussion, I should know what's been discussion protocol in this thread the past 78 pages.  If I, say, felt some lines needed to be rerecorded for the reasons listed above, is that something I do through PM?  Or do I just post right here?  Thanks.

Paul, can I call you paul? I strongly recommend that you read every page, you will get the feel for the thing.

1 question. So you have not seen the movie as a whole, does it require "Stiching" Because the origianl cut... which nobody has seen (like me)... it's just that, I don't know what the cut looks like as a whole.

oh, I like disscustion, gives me something to look forward to lol

PaulisDead2221 said:

Thanks for the encouragement.

I should get together a "cast list" of everyone who might need to rerecord some of their stuff.  I'm still not sure what might need to be redone.  I haven't had a chance to start editing yet (I get a DEM error when I try to open a project file, figure I just need to reinstall Vegas).  

Uh-oh...this isn't good.  Are you running the same version of Vegas?  Maybe reinstalling will do the trick...I hope so...are you running Vista?  Nothing seems to work on Vista (for me anyway).

Hey MTHaslett and Erikstormtrooper!  Darth Richard and Master Qui-Gon!  Nice to have some of the old posters back...feels like old times again:)

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There is no real protocol.  What I always did was PM the voice actors, but oftentimes I'd mention it in the thread too.  I'll just list the cast here in the thread...

Anakin is me.  My voice hasn't really changed so I'll be able to rerecord all the lines you need.

Lama-Su was a user named "Nanner Split."  He's no longer available because his voice has deepened since doing the recording so the retakes would seem out-of-place.

Boba Fett was me, but I would recommend putting back the original voice unless an actual kid turns up that could do it.  

The new robot voices are me, run through various filters.

The stormtrooper voices were culled from 3 different users, all of whom did great work.  I think their usernames were: Weezer, hairy_hen, and THX, but I'd have to check.  They did really well- Weezer in particular used a very old mike, and combined with his acting he sounds exactly like a classic trooper.  If you can try and use as many of his recordings as possible, the better.

Uncle Owen and the higher-pitched Jar-Jar option were voiced by Sluggo, who is definitely available.  The new Dooku lines were also done by Sluggo, though people not familiar with the movie.

The Jar-Jar with the Australian accent (in the cut that you watched with your friends) and Mas Amedda (the blue guy with horns) were voiced by hairy_hen.  Not sure if he's still around, but I think I have his email.  I'll have to check...

The Nemodians were done by friends of Sluggo, who are not on this forum.  For any retakes, you would have to go through Sluggo and see if they can coordinate a date.  I also mixed these guys into the club scene (part 4 of the project).  

And finally, the child's voice when Anakin and Padme arrive at the house will be voiced by one of MTHaslett's children, and as you can see he's still here:)

And finally, Octorox is a new volunteer.  I haven't put together a voice test yet, but I think he'll be invaluable in redoing some things we have issues with (like Jar-Jar)

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So it's kind of complicated, and like I said, voices like Lama-Su don't exist anymore, because Nanner Split matured and his voice dropped.  But I think that voice works really well as-is.  

The way I see it is this...creatively, after watching this through the other night, this is such a good movie.  Now, the priority is (and I think I can speak for Paul too) is to get the production values up to the point where it feels like a movie, not a rough cut.  And a lot of that has to do with the audio.  I can't wait to work with PaulisDead on getting this movie finished and out to the community.  

To quote Bing Crosby..."It's been a long, long time."

Well, I do have a mic... and I have Audacity... hmmmm

I may be in the recording wagon yet... maybe background noice perhaps. I don'tknow, my voice is well, whatever lol

And yes, How ironic Teens make a better cut the GL and crew lololololol

Yeah, I agree with Trooperman at this point. Although I wouldn't mind re-recording Lama Su (I'd have to hunt down some recording equipment somewhere), I don't think Lama Su needs to sound like a smoker. :P

Any chance of a re-upload of the cantina scence, I must see it, I must, this will bring the hype (as if it needs it)

I MUST HAVE ITTT!!!!!