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Harmy's STAR WARS Despecialized Edition HD - V2.7 - MKV (Released)
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14-Jun-2011, 9:13 AM

Harmy,

I've taken plenty of time to view this before giving feedback.  Of course, everyone has told you how great it is and I whole-heartedly agree. 

The first viewing I was so caught up the technical details, trying to see how well the shots blended and paying close attention to the colors.  I think the shots you recomposited are fantastic; the upscaled GOUT fits well; I especially like the entire Mos Eisley sequence (no more stupid rontos and dewbacks blocking the screen); the original shots of the X wings in front of the gas planet; and all the original Yavin shots.  It was great not having to look at all that ugly cgi.  It just doesn't belong there.

All those re-colored flashes and lasers make a huge difference.  The sickly feelings of watching the 2004 version are all gone; that version is like looking through a dark tinted car window with pink (and blue) goggles. It is so refreshing to look at what you've done.

I know you couldn't fix the duel lightsabers, which is a bummer, but they do look better.  I miss that retro animated look of the original, but I guess there's always GOUT sourced projects If I want to see it.

The second viewing I was able to just sit back and relax and watch the film, and it was a happy experience indeed.  The Death Star battle really shines here; the 2004 version seems dull compared to this.  It has been a while since the film was so much fun.  It's similar to when I first saw Ady's Revisited, only better!

Anyway, thanks for taking all the time and effort to do this, you've made us all very happy;  and thanks to Adywan and hairy hen and everyone else! :)