Recovered Episodes - A radical Prequel Edit WORKPRINT NOW AVAILABLE

I have attempted edits in the past, however I never was able to finish them.  I now know why.  Nothing I could do would erase the sour taste in my mouth, until now.

The 'Recovered Episodes' is a mix of my attempts in the past, along with ideas from others here, particularly, the dusty silent edition.  I realized that with a silent film, I could change ANYTHING.  So I did...   This is not Uncle George's prequels.  Nor has anything like this been attempted, that I know of.  

Prequel edits are for the editor primarily, and I realize this may be too radical for most, but for me, it is what I needed to eliminate the sour taste left by Jar Jar and Hayden.

Episodes I and II are complete, I am about to begin Episode III.  

This is a black and white, silent film.  The music of John Williams is front and center.  Expect entr'acte, and intermission, like periods of music only. And yes, it is a bit of a gimmick, but it was the only way to "explain" my editing choices.    Here is your teaser:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HkZogobZEk&feature=youtu.be

What can you expect? 

• The very best of John Williams!
• All 3 movies are combined
• Episode 1 gets less than 8 minutes
• Anakin and Padme get married almost immediately in episode II
• Anakin confides in Obi-wan about the marriage, just as any best friend would.
• Obi, Ani, and Padme are never held prisoner on Geonosis. 

And that's just the beginning...  Forget all you know, or think you know... you are about to enter the Recovered Episodes of Star Wars!

(Oh yes, and this one will be finished.  Might not be the editing quality of others here, but it will be 720p)

First Clip:  Anakin's Introduction.  

While Obi-Wan is investigating a report of a bounty Hunter on Kamino, Anakin is stuck on Coruscant with street duty and rounding up low level criminals and scum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCuUuAQnfhs&feature=youtu.be

This is my first big change.  The black before the scene begins is intentional and is a stylized choice for the entire film that will be repeated through out. 

I really like how you opened and had her running to her speeder!

Its funny, because the clip can end-up looping forever!

Rough cut is finally finished.  Once I can get the encode under 2 GB, I'll post it to Dropbox for anyone who would like to take a look.  Current run time is 3 hours, 11 minutes.  Much work still needs to be done, but it is progressing.

Some Notes:

This is a silent film, black and white, edit of all three Prequel Films combined into one.  The Story and order of things have been changed!

No dialogue cards have been created yet.  These dialogue cards are crucial to changing the story.  Many of the cuts I've made won't make sense until the story is told with these new dialogue cards. (this could be a while, but end of June is my goal) 

Focus is on Music just as much as actual footage.  Visual footage doesn't appear until 1:49 seconds in.  I am considering adding Prelude and Intermission title cards. 

Most likely once I've completed the Dialogue cards, I will be seeking someone else to add the music.  For this rough cut, I've just thrown in some cues, very little time was spent doing this, and there are many silent places where I just didn't have the patience or time to find the right music cues. 

Hope to post all 3+ hours to Dropbox before the weekend is over. 

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This will give anyone interested insight into what I am trying to accomplish. At the end of the day, this is for me, but I would love thoughts. I will make it available for anyone else interested. I will take thoughts and suggestions into consideration if I think it will improve my enjoyment of the Prequels.

It is quite liberating being able to rework the story by going silent.  I hope others find this an interesting option and a different take on editing the prequel trilogy.  Most changes to EpII.  EpIII will be edited to support this new story.  EPIII has also been trimmed to exclude many things that I didn't like. 

Attack of the Clones  (Begins at 9:39)

Summary of Story Changes

-Obi Wan is sent to inspect the clone Army ordered by the Republic. It is known to exist by the Jedi and the Senate, and was created in anticipation of war with the separatists. Once there he is informed of a Bounty Hunter who has stolen an unaltered clone. Purpose unknown at this point.

-Anakin is on street Patrol on Coruscant, a padawan obligation.

-The Jedi Council does not approve of Anakins reckless methods. Obi-wan defends him... again.

-The two discuss this most recent event. Anakin has a surprise waiting for his friend Obi-Wan.

-Captain Typho announces the engagement of Anakin and Padme. Obi-Wan is shocked as this is forbidden by the Jedi.

-The two have a heart to heart, and Obi-wan decides to support his friend in his decision, even if it will cause difficulty with the Jedi Council.

-Palpatine has known of Anakins plans and has encouraged the wedding of the two.  He is the one who suggested that it take place on Padme's home planet of Naboo.

-Obi-Wan is ordered to investigate this bounty hunter and follow the tracking device. If the Separatists learn of the Republic's Army, the Republic will lose the advantage of surprise.

-Anakin and Padme are married. Anakin would like to reunite with his mother and share the news of his new bride. He has not seen his mother since he joined the Jedi. He discovers she has died and is angry that the Jedi have kept it from him.

-While Anakin and Padme are away, Obi-Wan discovers the threat on Geonosis. The senate declares war in light of this news in an attempt to resolve this upcoming war before it even begins.

-Padme, who has been against war from the start, returns to Coruscant furious that this has occurred without her. She should have been there to argue against it. Curiously, it happened to occur while she was away with Anakin...this had been encouraged and planned by Palpatine. 

-Padme and Anakin have their first lover's quarrel. Padme against the war, Anakin believing that this attack is the only answer and that the Jedi are the Republics only hope. 

- War!

Thanks for making it available but to keep within forum rules you should take the link down from the forum and offer it by request via Private Message.

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