yeah, like I said in my first post on the subject, I wasn't sure if it was a problem with a recomposite or crushed blacks. But I think you've all convinced me it is just crushed blacks (& thanks for the better pics 005). But good grief! They're so freaking crushed that now it LOOKS like a bad composite even if it's not! way to go, lucasfilm...
Although one thing that still makes me question if it's not also a recomp... Is it just me, or does the ship in the GOUT look like it's nose is pointing just slightly up as compared to the 2004 version? Look at the pics in 005's post. I know they're not the exact same frame, but the angle of the ship never really changes in that shot even though it is moving.