mrbenja0618 said:

rpvee said:

It's verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry interesting, to be sure. The transition from Obi-Wan's hut to the Tantive works for me because I get the kind of editing you had in mind. The cut from the Tantive back to Obi-Wan, however, is too rough in my opinion. It almost seems to indicate that Obi-Wan and Luke were talking while the Vader stuff was happening, which counters the flashback feel of the whole Tantive scene. You should fade between them or something instead of just a straight cut.

Also, when we first see the escape pod launch at the very beginning, it's unclear exactly where it came from (the Tantive or the Devastator). I'd include the shot from the flashback of the pod leaving the Tantive.

Very interesting project, I look forward to upcoming clips and the likes!

I knew some people would connect to it and some wouldn't. Thanks for the nice comments.

I'm also thinking about what you said. I've been so buried in this edit that I need fresh eyes. It may work better to fade back instead of a hard cut. Thanks for the advice.

I'm ok with the way the escape pod is in the beginning. I'm ok with people not knowing everything just yet. I think you figure it out when you flashback, because you will always have the droids as that connection. For me, the mystery makes it that much more interesting. Also, I really love the classic shot of the rear of the pod as it releases. Just looks so awesome, physical and real. Don't want to lose that if I don't have to.

You're most welcome. Regarding the mystery of where the pod comes from... it really isn't a mystery, just something that needs to be clearer. Where a pod came from isn't something worth pondering by the audience, it's just confusing.