CamSMurph

Who here would like to see Hal do some BTS footage for the edit? 😁

Hal 9000 said:

And while I appreciate the work, I feel the scene as it is in V1 works better in the order it is. Just two bordering establishing shots of the Falcon.

And, if anything, I’d prefer to imply 3PO never regains his memory other than R2 verbally bringing him up to speed. I don’t think invoking prequel memories would be advisable or possible to pull off.

Agreed wholeheartedly. Leaving his memories “permanently” wiped would give his arc at least some impact.

If I were to be treated to a day-early viewing on December 19, which will mark two years since I sat through the movie in 4DX, that would really be something. Poetic, even. 😌

Hal 9000 said:

I would certainly hope to release it by TROS’ 2 year anniversary but it just depends. I will release it as soon as I get what’s needed and can compile it.

That’s December 20, right? 🤔

poppasketti said:

Atom,

That is extremely kind of you on all fronts! I appreciate the feedback and am so glad you and others have enjoyed this edit. It wouldn’t have been possible without Hal’s Legendary edit and many many other contributors.

The feedback from the members of this forum is top-notch— critical and respectful— and their attention to detail is next-level. This project started as one or two little changes, and kept growing from there until all of a sudden a year goes by!

And thank you for the congrats! It’s been the most exhausting and amazing experience becoming a dad. Can’t really put it into words (probably too tired 😆), but we appreciate the well wishes!

Take care,

poppasketti

Wait… since when did you become a father?! 😱

What is the future of this project in light of krausfadr’s retirement?

So I heard this guy is the one who came up with the whole “Rey killed her parents” idea. Has anyone succeeded in pulling that off with the currently available material? 🤔

Has HAL considered taking notes from Dominic and manipulating the source material so that Rey is “Just Rey” at the end, presumably in an alternate cut of this admittedly fantastic project? From what I’ve seen on his own thread, the test clips he’s provided work spectacularly in their own right, and I think it could work remarkably well in the new context of the narrative. 😃

I wonder, has Hal listed off all the things he would like to do with TRoS, but can’t due to the limited resources he has at his disposal? That would certainly be an engaging read! 😄

krausfadr said:

Hello, I am retiring from fanediting to focus on some major health issues. Thanks for your understanding as I will no longer be responding to fanedit inquiries.

Is it COVID-related or somewhat less serious? 😧

DZ-330 said:

CamSMurph said:

Movies Remastered said:

Wow! That’s really appreciated. Sorry I’ve not been involved in conversation. I find it tough not contributing to an edit thats so close to finish.

I’ve honestly really missed the escapism. I hope you’re all doing good though.

Thanks guys.

How are you still active without a working computer? 🤔

Smartphones are a real thing 😉

Figures. 🙃

sherlockpotter said:

I amended my comment to specify anyone who is able to should get the vaccine - yours sounds like a legitimate health concern, and I respect that - but for the most part this is science, not “different opinions.” It shouldn’t be controversial to say that vaccines are important.

Not that I want to turn this into a Covid thread; just me offering moral support to a friend.

So let’s just move on to further updates regarding the project, shall we? 😉

Movies Remastered said:

Wow! That’s really appreciated. Sorry I’ve not been involved in conversation. I find it tough not contributing to an edit thats so close to finish.

I’ve honestly really missed the escapism. I hope you’re all doing good though.

Thanks guys.

How are you still active without a working computer? 🤔

Master Lawdog said:

There’s also the VFX left for Rey’s eyes in both the vision and when her Dark Side self flares.

I’d like to see a preview clip of those if at all possible! ^^

BrotherOfSasquatch said:

Hey, so I know there’s been a couple of ideas about using Voice AI replication software to get new lines out of people such as Kylo Ren or Luke.

Anyways, I just finished watching the new episode of Disney Gallery about the Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian and they talked about how they used this software called ReSpeecher to replicate Mark Hamill’s voice from back in the day for his new lines. Granted, they had raw audio files from the films to use. But, I think with stuff like the Lego Force Awakens game, we could get some good stuff for Kylo Ren at least.

Has anyone looked into possibly using this? I know on the website (here: https://www.respeecher.com/?hsLang=en) it says something about scheduling a demo or whatever. I’m not sure what kind of price it has but has anyone thought about maybe biting the bullet and looking into it?

I think Skywalker Sound used some modern voice manipulation technology to have the late, great Alec Guinness speak Rey’s name. I wonder if we could try and replicate this method for a few potential new lines of dialogue? 🤔

Hal 9000 said:

We currently have completed:

• Duel in Kylo’s quarters
• Duel on the DSII
• Everything on Exegol

Still needed are:

• Opening training sequence (I can’t boot into Sierra right now to check, but it claims to be created last year so I think this is just kewlfish’s original, but it could be from Luka Frik and be finished)
• Underground with the worm, and faceoff with Kylo’s TIE
• “I think you’re okay” on Kijimi

Care to explain these changes in more detail please? 🙂

krausfadr said:

AspiringCreator said:

Well a little while ago I finished the edit and gave my full honest review.

Thank you so much for the detailed and very fair review. Criticisms I would add to my own edit are some of the audio transitions in the cuts were not smooth enough especially in the monkey elf scene. And an earlier instance of the edit had slightly better editing on the revamped Kylo Dialogue. But unfortunately I did this edit in Premiere and it glitches when saving audio at a granular level and reloading the project.

My hope is someone builds off Ascendant while using my or a similar implementation (idea by idir_hh) of Rey Killed her parents. I’d also like to see others moving the Emperor reveal to later but no one has jumped on that. Hal’s implementation of the Emperor’s broadcast, though, is quite brilliant and I’d be fine with his version of the scene in a “definitive” cut.

The best parts of my edit are probably the improved Rey Vs Ren in TIE Fighter, replacing, new SFX for the cartoony stormtrooper yells, tightening up of the final battle sequences (Finn and Jannah getting rescued) and celebration/hugs afterward.

Glad you appreciated some of the elements. Hope someone else takes some of my ideas and builds something even better!

I’d like to see if an experience editor can make “Rey killed her parents” work as seamlessly in the film as possible with the currently available material.

Hal 9000 said:

Isn’t it, though?

But of course! It has only made me all the more enlightened for the new version. 😃

How do you plan on restoring the original Cimarron trailer? 😱

CarterStarkiller said:

It’s been quite a while since I’ve followed this project and I’m speechless. I can’t put it into words how phenomenal the film is becoming. I haven’t read all the posts I’ve missed as it would take me a couple hours to read it all. Is there an easier way to see all the finished clips for 2.0? I’ve been able to find only a couple (the puppet show blew me away!) as a lot of them are lost within the discussion. A version 1.5 workprint maybe? Keep up the great work to Hal and everyone who has contributed to this edit. 😃

That sounds like a smart idea. Access to all the currently available preview clips for the latest version. HAL, get on that! XD

I wonder if you’ll pursue another full-length fan edit in the foreseeable future, Poppa? 😉

I’ve noticed this clip contains a noticeable reshuffling of shots that doesn’t seem to be noted elsewhere.
https://streamable.com/81qs12

Was this intentional on your part, SP? 😃

After reading all this, I’d like to check out the recent workprint version of your cut if you would be so kind. 😉

CaptainFaraday said:

Bumping this project thread with some updates on my stuff in general:

I’m still working on everything, nothing has been dropped or abandoned, but it’s going to be at a slow pace for a while. Here’s what I’m working on:

• TROS: Ascendant. I have to finish editing the Jedi Voices scene to include new dialogue of Sors Bandeam. I know a few people are pretty excited about this one. Also about three quarters done.

Hasn’t HAL already done that one?

Yeah, how? Weren’t they trained Jedi back in their day?