Can I ask what GKAR means? I know what it is, that is it refers to one of the three sources used for the edit along with the GOUT and '04 DVD I just don't know what the specifics are.

I watch the workprint last night. Well about a third and then I scanned through the rest (Endor and Death Star). I can only speak generally because I'm far from technical but the colours looked good (a big issue with me). Vader's lightsaber looks better. I agree on the letterboxing/ black bars issue that's been brought up.

I don't have the workprint on hand right now to reference but I thought the Jabba Palace dance sequence looked good enough. Maybe a little bit too much GOUT, but what's the alternative?

I'm as much as a purist as the next guy but I personally don't see the point of using the Rancor/Luke footage from the GOUT. The drop in quality to retain the matte lines I don't think is worth it. Of course whenever the theatrical ROTJ is truly restored I want to see matte lines but that's because it won't be at the expense of quality.

I think it's an unnecessary distraction. It's not like Adwayn's TESB reconstruction didn't have SE Snowspeeder recompositions.

The same could be said for the shot of Boba Fett flying across screen into the Sail Barge after being hit in the Jetpack. Sure they're different shots from OUT to SE but I think in essence they're the same thing. I can't believe I'm saying this.

I say this not to criticise, but because most of the Salaac/ Barge battle shots look great and the quality you've been able to maintain while removing cg tentacles etc is really impressive. It's just my opinion. I know this is your project, do what satisfies you, not just one random person on the internet.