Anjohan said:

Good to hear, guys. Then we’ll keep it that way.

Second attempt at the line WITH Obi-Wan added. If the “Obi-Wan” still feels out of place I can remove it. To me the line feels more complete with it, but to each their own.

https://streamable.com/uv5jsn

A suggestion as i still have the feeling the rescue is kind of slow and vader could do anything. Given the source material i think cutting the shot of the approaching droid (0:05 - 0:06) could further enhance the pace.
Despite that, your choice tries to get the most out of the source.

Second update:

Also, this is a scene i did after ep 2, and the intention is to build The Force theme throughout the film. It starts very light and unfinished, and by the time Obi-Wan becomes his former self the theme grows stronger with him.

This is also the first time in the film I use a Prequel score, to build some suspense and adventure as Obi-Wan embarks on his new oath to protect the second child (35th minute in film structure).

https://streamable.com/6wnzw2

Really like that rescore 😃

Anjohan said:
I see your point, but I won’t do that. I think it diminishes Vader’s abilities if he is unable to get Kenobi in this situation. He extinguished the flames ten seconds prior to the second fire. In my eyes, if Vader actually really want to get him in this scene, he is - as far as I’m concerned - highly incompetent, which I don’t want him to be. He could extinguish the fires. He could force push or grab the droid. He could’ve summoned the three Inquisitors through the force to immediately hunt down Obi-Wan and Tala in their obvious route of escape through the canyon’s, listening and sensing for Obi-Wan’s screams in agony and presence. He could do a high leap over the flames. He could even throw over some of his own Stormtroopers if necessary. And on and on it goes.

Perhaps the line is not the best fit, but it does clarify - imo - that he is disappointed and will proceed his hunt when Kenobi has regained some of his confidence. The kill would not be a satisfactory one - as of yet.

I agree with your assessment, given how the original episode plays out. They could and should‘ve written this scene different, you wrote down all the possible scenarios.
So we (you) have to work with what was given and therefore your choice makes the most sense.

TheAlaskanSandman said:

Sorry for the lack of post or anything. I am alive and well and I am still working to get this finished. That being said, there were definite set backs …

No need to apologize. Happy to hear you´re well. You don´t owe anything to people in this forum.

Artan42 said:

You have to. I don’t know if episode 4 can be saved. It’s bad bad. No underwater security? Darth Vader now speed walks? Snow speeders just hover oddly? vader doesn’t kill failures? Obiwan thinks a trench coat for a disguise will work? I literally cannot think of one salvageable moment? What if Obiwan let the water come in and they will escaped through the water?

Either way it would be convinient and/or bad writing. How so? Obi-Wan doesn´t have the opportunity to look for a better disguise (per your argument) because the writers deem it to be that way. So your rhetorical questions running nowhere.

idir_hh said:

This entire episode could be skipped and the story wouldn’t be hindered in the slightest, rather it would be improved as it would imply that Vader allowed Kenobi to escape so as to lead him to their base.

Absolutely agreed. What a waste of an episode when only three are left.

poppasketti said:
Seeing it lowered as one piece kind of made it look like a Halloween costume to me. Is this just me? (Sorry if it’s already been mentioned and I missed it)

I feel you. Bothered me, too. One could argue with the sealing/healing of his wounds the assembly process can be speed up and so we got what we got😅

Anjohan said:

Horror Version

https://streamable.com/y7ew0r

So as a response to my recent post and a suggestion from Hal9000, this is the recent update.

Yeah you probably right leaving it mainly as it is for your goal and these divers opinions.
I like the subtle dark deeds. Only thing that stood our for me was, that the sith whispers at the beginning could be more in tone with those later in the scene (quieter).

Anjohan said:

But isn’t Anakin’s actions horrifying enough, and the sadness in the music just a representation of Obi-Wan’s feelings in that moment? I always feel like Obi-Wan is heartbroken watching this, more heartbroken than scared.

How this scene is shot and Obi-Wans facial expressions as well as his hastiness doesn´t fit sadness. It´s fear, in my opinion. That maybe subject to personal interpretation though.
How do other people think of this?

RogueLeader said:

I also prefer the more eerie music of the original scene over the bombastic march.

I think some of Gordy Haab’s music could also be used for rescoring this series. He did the music for Battlefront and Jedi: Fallen Order, and I think he really nails the feel of Williams’ style without just repeating the same music.

For example, the theme for the Second Sister from Fallen Order could potentially be used as an Inquisitor motif that makes their appearances more menacing.

Also, maybe some stuff from the Shadows of the Empire soundtrack could also be used. I feel like that is another score that nails the Williams vibe pretty well.

I second that. Literally my thoughts as well.
Although the piano theme does have a nice ring, i think the horror is missing with it. But ultimately it´s your edit.
Anakins dark deeds could work, though.

I think your concept of the connection between Obi-Wan and Anakin works way better. Sure this scene needs more work (audio/video-wise) but it’s only a concept.

I disagree with one pro point of yours and that’s the lea actress. Unfortunately she’s too young to play this role more natural, but that isn’t her fault. Lea as a character here just isn’t convincing.

NeverarGreat said:
“Sir, all troops are converging on the cell block. But if the rumors about her are true…”

I agree most with your first line. It stills inheret the feeling of the troopers and there commanders to be on the lower chain of command and bush telegraph around these rangs.

Now you´re teasing, mate 😄 Eagerly awaiting 😃

This is bloody brilliant…:
https://youtu.be/8w5vfSAJgms

Reworked my regrade for this movie completely. At the following link you´re able to see a compariosn between the original grading and mine
https://slow.pics/c/KCU2ILaZ

Anjohan said:

UPDATE:

Also took the time to update A Storm of Swords (Howard Shore OST) with improved video and audio quality. Dialogue is now a lot clearer, and overall audio crisper.

First of all thank you, again. Doing these updates isn’t mandatory, so they are well appreciated.
Finally watched your six installment and i watched it in one session without a break. I think that’s the best compliment i can give you. Everything added up nor was is boring. Technically i didn‘t spot any issues.
Loved it 😃

A workprint is available and i would appreciate anyone who’s willing to give me feedback on it.

After reading ThanosM.s review and your respond, i‘ll wait until you updated your edit of Film VI. I am excited as hell.

Anjohan said:

UPDATE

Updated the first film (A Tale of Kings & Honor) with better video quality, a few audio additions and two minor fixes.

Added Film VI/Film 6.

Thanks for the update Anjohan! 😃

The edit is finished.

After finishing my Sicario 1 (The Wolf Cut) edit I now will be working on the sequel which lacks the atmosphere of the first movie. It´s more of an action-flick and worthwile for this genre.
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Synopsis
In my view this movie suffers from a narrative which aims to tell a complex political and sociological aspect. By no way i condem this approach but it isn´t told in a proper way and jumps back, forth between narrative locations and merge at the end.

So how i want to tackle this in hope that the movie becomes more interesting?
My approach is similiar to @L8wrtr ´s in his American Gangster - Two Tales edit (definitely a recommandation!) amd inspired me to try the same, kind of. Telling two stories separately before they flow into each other.
As the pieces of Alejandro and Matt makes up a huge amount of the overall storyline i´ll start with that till the point after they kidnapped Isabell and drove to the private jet to take her to the US. Followed by the shot of the Texas McAllen border sequence and the story of Miguel till his first “job” at the mall. After that the two plots are told more parallel until they merge (wittnessing Alejandros struggle at he border transport).

Another big change i try to achieve is the ending. Isabell will die and the last shot of the movie should be Alejandro rising in the pit. So why?
As Matt responds to Steve Forsing “fuck it all, wipe it clean” i thinks it feels more natural if they kill all of them, including isabell as this is there primary task given by their superiors.

Quality of the edit:
Video - 3840x1600 SDR at around 10-20 mbps bitrate. Depends on the codec i´ll use (either x265 or AV1).
Audio - AC-3 5.1 track 640 kbps from Dolby Surround EX

I´ve worked on a full workprint ending. Containing a shot by shot color grading and audio work. Don´t bother the artifacts it´s a low level encode just for demonstration:
https://vimeo.com/737138617

I always loved this movie from Denis Villeneuve and watched it numerous times.
There were always little bits and pieces i never grew fond
and thought of how to get rid off.

Synopsis​
The movie is about the united states war on drugs and what does it mean for the ones affected by it, actively and passively. We get to experience it through Kate (as she´s us) and aren´t able to fathom the politics of it.
Additionally Taylor Sheridan incorporated the view of a mexican police officer, named SIlvio. That´s the point where my thoughts and edit comes in. As Sheridans approach and intend is just, i never connected to SIlvio and his fight to provide for his family. Perhaps we shouldn´t. Therefore i got the feeling that the movies grip is loosen on me. So i thought:
What would it be like, if all reference to silvios background is cut and he´s just a corrupt cop who´s merly a tool for both sites? Alejandro certainly doesn´t care much as well as the cartel.
What this war does to mexican people is a little more in-depth with Solimas Sequel.

Editing: So it´ll be rather straight foward as i have not much to change on the storytelling despite Silvio and some color grading (tunnel and villa scene). The sound design doesn´t need any tinkering. Shouldn´t be too hard for me as a first editing attempt.

Video - 3840x1600 SDR at around 15-20 mbps bitrate. Depends on the codec i´ll use (either x265 or AV1).
Audio - AC-3 5.1 track 640 kbps from Dolby Surround EX

Cutlist:

• cut Reggie yelling “get down” at the beginning o the raid. As i thought of it as overacting with his facial expression (fully subjective)
• re-arranging the scene where the team is pressing forward, led by Kate. Because as she approaches the corner where she finally holds (back view) the next scene is her approaching again but from the front view. Now it´ll be one fluent motion till she gets the tap on her shoulder to press forward again
• cut “where are the hostages” from the off. I don´t know of any special units team who would approach a situation like that. Asking questions before everything else is cleared and still (controlled) chaos
• cut Reggies expression “whoa” as he takes a look at the whole in the wall and re-arranged his first look to the wall as consecutive scene with his site shot “what the fuck”, then close up of his face, Kate and the other collegue going towards him.
• cut approaching officer “Macer, the us attorney wants a statement…” and Kates response “The truth”. What else should they say to the attorney? “Oh well, we found nothing…”. The house was full of corpses.
• cut Matts hand gesture to Kates questions “what´s our objective?” and his response “to dramaticly overreact” in the meeting after the raid where she is recruited.
  Just let Matt smile as Kates reaction of subtle dissatifaction to this fits nicely (so i think). Therefore Matt is more shady for Kate and the viewer as we wonder what comes next.
• cut “everybody hold on” as their convoy gets redirected by the federal mexican police. Why bother saying this line . if they move on immediatly? (i´m a non-native english speaker, so if this expression got any other meaning, let me know, please)
• cut Alejandros line as they arrived at the prison “…it´ll be at the border”. We already heard that at the briefing, twice. The viewer gets it. big jump
• lower volume of the knife-draw as delta guy is entering the tunnel. It´s way too loud
• mute “six” remain as Alejandro walks into the villa of Fausto Alarcon
• end the movie as Alejandro is walking away from Kate after forcing her to sign the document
• display movie title as he left the screen + audio adjustment from the theatrical ending.

Some clips:
https://vimeo.com/675422870?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=115733525
https://vimeo.com/675966999?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=115733525
https://vimeo.com/675985484?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=115733525
https://vimeo.com/676072778?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=115733525
https://vimeo.com/676089729?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=115733525
https://vimeo.com/678316809?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=115733525

When Kaynes got stabbed from behind, for a brief second you see a little water fontane coming out of her suit.

The catacombs , yes. Oh boy, i am questioning my awareness 😩

I‘ve to say, in my book, this edit is flawless in a narrative as well technical way. It is as perfect as it can be giving the source. This edit didn’t loose me once as the theatrical cut did sometimes. Great work.
tipping hat

• 1:50:10 supposed to spill water only, not a mixture of blood and water? I don’t recall the theatrical scene as well as i can’t check it because i’m not at home.

Yeah resolve is kind of awesome. I use it myself.
Just now an idea came back to me: why did you cut the scenes where he prepares the underground?
It would add up nicely to his walk with his bags.

I think why i‘m not font of him in his white pullover (when he visits Santino) is, that it took me out of the movie, because as he kills the henchmen before, he‘s wearing a suit and again a suit afterwards as he reaches rome.

My pleasure krausfadr.

Regarding the white dirty pullover, perhaps you can cut that scene and just use the audio „John speaks to Santino whom he should kill“ as he looks over rome?