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Complete Comparison of Special Edition Visual Changes
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10-Dec-2011, 11:32 AM

RotJ

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684529709621191122

In 1997, the skiff was recompositioned and the laser fire redone.

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684530641509285810

In 2004, this shot was colorized as previously it was just shades of tan.

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684531097601603570

In 1997, the right skiff was relocated and a heavy shadow added to hide it's extension.  Also Sarlacc tentacles were added.

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684531558799349554

In 1997, shot is reframed left to hide shadow above far right skiff.

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684532094620055186

In 2004, Obi-Wan was recompositioned.  There is an odd vertical light element thru Obi-Wan's head, which previously was a branch.

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684532452813010994

In 2004, This shot originally contained heavy effects artifacting on Luke Skywalker, a side-effect of the composite that made Obi-Wan transparent and luminous. The newer version gets rid of the jitter and outlines.

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684532594293686610

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684532798193100738

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684532994895067026

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684533228246332450

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684533448200962962

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684533595590167938

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684533713175239554

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684533843110115234

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684534009685478482

In 1997, the starfield seen thru windows was recomp'd.

[this is the same shot, which is already in the guide, the shot pans right to Vader standing in front of the screen]

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684534265355899570

In 1997, the Emperor falling was recompositioned.  Also the shaft was extended and the steam clouds rotated.

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684534731675682018

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684534769520916450

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684534796539467314

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684534818494895362

In 1997, the explosion after the Emperor's plunge down the shaft has been enhanced.

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684534838036241362

In 1997, the Emperor's shaft explosion has been redone.

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684534865854306146

In 1997, the shaft explosion continues past the bridges, while using some of the previous elements recompositioned.

http://picasaweb.google.com/102542760950977079734/JediSpecialEditionChangesHD#5684534928706497570

In 1997, this one frame shot of Wicket's hand has been removed.