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Post #702082

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StarmanSkywalker
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Star Wars OT & 1997 Special Edition - Various Projects Info (Released)
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27-Apr-2014, 3:44 AM

I'm really looking forward to the SE Blu-Rays.
 
One of my biggest gripes about the 2004 DVD / CS Blu-Ray were the nearly completely desaturated / sometimes overly-saturated explosions during the Battle of Yavin.

In the 1997 version the explosions had that wonderful golden color (especially during the trench run).

Or what about all those blue highlights that started popping up with the 2004 transfer during that scene. Most prominently the black table edges of the Rebel's tactical table turning blue.

Not to mention, the explosion of the Death Star has never looked more magical than it did in ANH's SE. The recoloring of the "light dot" debris from white to blue was a great idea to set it apart from the star field. It's an awe-inspiring visual. Jump forward to 2004 and the explosion fades into a lifeless desaturation. :(