Hi Acbagel,
Is it possible to get a progress update for your project? 😁👍
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That’s gonna have to be a “no,” although if you wanted to rip the 3D discs and recreate the edits’ video stream, you could. I don’t know if there’s a way to contrive a 3D effect for modified shots.
Hmm… I’ll have to have a go at that.
This might be a hard sell but Hal would you possibly consider offering 3D versions to go along with your quality edits as every time I want to watch the 3D versions and pop in the disc I’m always reminded how bad those theatricals are.
For prequals I still go to an edit which is now over 10 years old and nothing still comes close to it, its called
StankPac’s Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Special Edition:
here I treat Revenge of the Sith like when a new hope can out ie the previous numbered movies are not needed, want to watch clone wars go watch the animated show, want to watch a kid darth vader talk about space angels and do pod racing, neither do I 😅.
… I wanted to show my wife an RotS cut WITH the Padme-birth of rebellion scenes included, just cause I feel Padme gets the short stick in RotS.
You should check out StankPac’s Edit of Revenge of the Sith Special Edition although its old now its well worth the watch and still is my go for RotS to this day. 👍
As requested I will give some feedback!
First and foremost, wonderful job on the edit, it cuts a lot of the cringe and unnecessary bits. The colour grading is fantastic without it feeling too saturated or bright (some edits do go a little overboard in that regard). The movie flows way better and the death of Val is MUCH more emotionally laden this way. I never liked her sacrifice, it seemed out of place. This works a lot better.
Only thing I would change is the introduction/ beginning of the movie:
- Keep the establishing shot of Corellia as seen in the original. I feel it is important to show the world Han tries to escape. Grimy, industrial and bleak.
- Right after the establishing shot of the planet, keep the shortcircuiting scene but don’t intercut it with the title card (though I really like the creativity and execution of this). Keep everything after this the same, the pacing and selection of shots is perfect!
- Show the title card ‘Han Solo’ with a nice musical cue right after he finally enlists for the Empire saying his name “Han Solo”. Fade to black after and then to the demoting scene. That way, the cut between enlisting and the demoting scene feels like some time has passed. His escape from Corellia is separated more from the main story serving as a little introduction.
It’s a minor issue and the movie works like it is now too, but perhaps you consider the idea.
Last thing is I hope maybe you will also consider making a smaller file size closer to 3-4GB.
Thanks anyway, I really enjoyed the movie this way and it will be my main viewing of Solo from now on.
Interesting ideas there Braltika, really like the title card idea after enlisting 👍
Also PMs sent.
Something a bit more short and sweat like this example for episode one seems more fitting…
"In a galaxy dominated by a tyranical Empires rule for 14 years, the Galactic Empires relentless expansion continues, subjecting countless systems to their oppressive rule.
On the distant planet of Lothal, young Ezra Bridger, orphaned after his parents were seized by the Empire struggles to survive through theft and scavenging.
As the weight of Imperial control bears down on him, Ezra yearns for liberation."
There are synchronization issues in S4E05 Family Reunion as well.
Quite noticeable around the 0:34 mark.
around 200 ms audio delay
I’ve set all episodes for season 1 (1080p V4 - HDR versions) which I’ve seen so far to -150 ms audio delay which shows better results. Like what I’ve seen so far g00b but crawls definitely need tweaking, I’ll also play around with Chat gpt and see what I can come up and let you know.
Finished watching your final episode of season 5 and the entire The Clone Wars: Refocused has been a great watch from beginning to end. The two mystical force centric episodes were the weakest in my view but thats to do with the source material and not the editor who does a great job making them fit in more by making the scenes and context more dreamlike and not actual physical places within the galaxy which fits in more with the films.
Thanks Eddie Dean I now have a Clone Wars show I can always watch and reference with the StarWars story canon without all the issues the original has.
Just watched your Dissent on Umbara episode and wow, Thanks EddieDean without your efforts I would of never of seen it as I just couldn’t get into the poorly paced, kidified version of the standard Clone Wars. Great work 😁👌
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Also Acbagel I made a simple project of BoBF series here to fix making Boba back to being a bad ass again. I never got around to refining it after the inital v1 but maybe you could take some ideas from it for this quality project your doing here. Example Boba being a bad ass in battle and not keep taking dirt naps which sounds like you’ve already fixed but it shows we’re on the same page of Bobas Book 😉 : https://vimeo.com/721775369
Nice! I scrolled through some of the changes there and it looks like we have a similar vision for Boba. Are there any changes that were not in my film that you had ideas for me to add?
I’ve not finished your book 2 as yet so can’t compare but one thing in the BoBF that bothered me was that Boba left Fennec to sort out the person involved with killing his tusken family at the end of the show, then she anticlimactically just leaves through the door. I addressed that with an alternate ending idea which might interest you.
Also would it be possible to improve on the encode quality a bit as there’s quite a bit of image banding within the darker scenes, examples:
Heres a good quick tip to reduce banding when encoding here
Ooooft. Buddy you know I’ve got a huge amount of respect for you and your work, and obviously you’ve got the complete right to execute your vision however you want, but I have to say that I think that treatment of the Boba content isn’t the right move for what I think your priorities are - or what they started out as. Perhaps your priorities have shifted, but to my mind when you started out it was to include as much good content as possible, in a smoothed-out movie structure. Whereas now, I feel like you’ve got major issues with the pacing and structure of Mando season three that you’re trying to repair (totally fair!) but executed this way would come at the detriment of other content.
You’re arguing, fairly, that Boba doesn’t appear to matter to Mando season three’s plot about uniting the clans, but - does he need to? He’s never been a ‘true’ Mandalorian (his own appearances in Mando S1-2 and his own show confirm that), so he doesn’t owe our characters anything. And just because he’s not present this season, doesn’t mean he won’t return in future, or even get wrapped up in the ongoing mission to retake Mandalore. And if he does, what then? I think you’d miss his earlier appearances.
Remember, this isn’t an ensemble show. It’s many contemporary-set shows which sometimes overlap. Boba isn’t (necessarily) a main character in The Mandalorian (or even The Filoniverse) saga, and neither is Ahsoka. Each show is its own thing - and ultimately the payoff, I’m sure, is going to come from consuming as much of it (polished, if you like) as possible.
Furthermore, Boba’s content is good! As you proved with your own original Boba edits, it’s a show which really lands, when some tweaks are made.
I don’t know. I’m not trying to be difficult here - I’ve had loud opinions in your thread quite enough! I just urge you - completely respectfully - to think and be absolutely sure about what your top-level priorities are for the entire Way of Mandalore project, and see how your decisions align. That sounds patronising but I don’t mean it that way at all - many times during my own project I had to check myself and found my priorities drifting, and had to reign them back in and make tough choices. And hey, if you’re certain this is the vision you’re striving for, of course I’ll respect and support that. I’m really invested in this project, that’s the only reason I’m so passionate about it here!
Also Acbagel I made a simple project of BoBF series here to fix making Boba back to being a bad ass again. I never got around to refining it after the inital v1 but maybe you could take some ideas from it for this quality project your doing here. Example Boba being a bad ass in battle and not keep taking dirt naps which sounds like you’ve already fixed but it shows we’re on the same page of Bobas Book 😉 : https://vimeo.com/721775369
Yeah that’s pretty sweet, I’ll stick it on the list to give it a try.
Idea for S03E00 - Dreams of Destiny:
The episode works really well (where I’m at watching so far) but I think a vignette effect around the FoD dream scenes would really work to hit home your watching a memory/dream and lesson the sudden change in animaton styles somewhat.
Before vignette effect
After vignette effect
Hope to see the latest Rey Palpatine versions of Ascendant & Legendary in the usual place.
Oops 😅…
Looking over EddieDeans The Clone Wars: Refocused spreadsheet creation for the first time!..
Just watched Prologue: Life and Death & a few of the first episodes and coming from someone that simply just couldn’t get into The Clone Wars, This way of watching them just simply works. I’ll give my full review at IFDB once I’ve finished it all. Thank you EddieDean for this 👍
… This story is more relevant to me than TPM, honestly (of course, if told correctly).
My sentiments exactly. I could always see the intended movie behind the very padded drawn out TV series. I hope Pixeljoker is able to divert the TV shows story enough to convey a more character driven story. I’m no pro movie editor by any means but felt the need to envision what I wanted out of a Kenobi movie myself using daneditors “best of” Kenobi movie edit.
Kenobi Movie - Guardian of the Force
If Pixeljoker was to even get one idea from this collaboration edit for his Jedi master version of all Kenobi edits then that could only be a plus. 😀👍
Kenobi Movie - Guardian of the Force
This is a revised version of daneditors original: Guardian of the Force (an Obi-Wan movie edit) which looks to change the TV show back to its original intended movie story telling style. Guardian of the Force is a best of all Kenobi movie edits which uses Spence V3 as a base and comprising of all the best and popular ideas from other Kenobi movie edits from Kai Patterson, FaMe and Pentex Productions.
The main changes are the removal of the first fight with Vader, Leia getting kidnapped a second time, completely cutting fortress Inquisitorius from the story (along with its many issues!) as well as addressing Revas story arc. All this reworked into a tighter and more compelling storyline within a movie length edit.
The main additions I’ve added to daneditors original version are:
PM me if interested 😉
Tala: “Do you think they’ll notice?”
The artwork for the ID badges 😎👍:
Looking forward to what Celebrations 2023 will show, Some of this years panels which might be worth checking out on day one:
Collectors Social
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Collectors Stage
Come to the kickoff event for the Collecting Track on Day 1 of Celebration! This event will be held at the Collectors Stage on Friday, April 7 from 10 AM to 11 AM, Come meet up and socialize with fellow Collectors. Get your first in-person glimpse of this year’s exclusive Collecting Track Giveaways!
Crash Course Into the Old Republic
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fan Stage
Thousands of years before the Skywalker name was known throughout the Galaxy, there were the incredibly powerful Rakata, a massive Sith Empire, Mandalorian fleets pushing the Republic to the brink, ancient superweapons, and the redemption of one of the most infamous figures in Star Wars: Revan. Join our panelists for a crash course in nearly 25,000 years of history and a chance to pick their brains. Stick around for discussions from both our Old Republic lore experts and Cosplayers of the Old Republic!
Lucasfilm’s Studio Showcase [Streaming to Twin Suns & Galaxy Stages]
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Celebration Stage
Star Wars Celebration returns, launching with a must-see showcase that will kick the weekend’s festivities into hyperdrive. Lucasfilm’s current crop of live-action filmmakers will be joined by special guests to discuss the many current and upcoming Star Wars adventures, including The Mandalorian, Andor, and more!
501st UK Garrison - Heroes of the Empire
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Galactic Senate Stage
Learn all about the history of the 501st UK Garrison, what they do and how they came
to be featured in a documentary. Also learn a little about what building various Imperial
costumes entails as your host, 501st UKG Commanding Officer Gary Hailes, explains the
process using a variety of costumes worn by UKG costumers.
Best of British? Eccentric vintage collectibles from Blighty
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Collectors Stage
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has a well deserved reputation for the eccentric - from crackpot inventors to Morris Men, funny food to minding your manners, curious customs and odd attire. The world of Star Wars collecting is no exception. From the first collectibles in 1977, to the end of the vintage period in the late 1980s, kids in Britain were treated to a world of weird and wonderful merchandise, officially licensed or otherwise. This panel looks at an assortment of unusual Star Wars memorabilia that was made in Britain, or for the British market, during the vintage period. We’ll be bringing you the best of the quirky, the unusual, and the downright odd, including toys, games and puzzles, stationery and food packaging, toiletries and homewares, magazines and more. Join us for a light hearted, entertaining, and educational panel, delivered by five dedicated collectors who keep up that great British tradition of eccentricity!
Built In Britain: The Making Of The Millennium Falcon
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
University Stage
With computer modeling a mainstay of the modern Star Wars landscape, it’s easy to forget that a few decades ago practical sets and location filming had an important place in movie making. One of the largest and most ambitious Star Wars sets ever constructed was the full-scale Millennium Falcon exterior, built especially for The Empire Strikes Back by a team of engineers in a remote town in Wales: this is its story.
The Making of Andor Season One [Streaming to Twin Suns & Galaxy Stages]
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebration Stage
Executive Producers Tony Gilroy and Diego Luna and their team of creatives recount the making of the epic first season of Star Wars: Andor. Guests Diego Luna & Diego Luna
Full of Sith
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Holonet News Stage (Room 17)
Full of Sith is a show dedicated to bringing the most interesting Star Wars conversations in the galaxy. We’ll be speaking with Matt Martin, a creative executive at Lucasfilm about the canon of Star Wars.
Vintage Star Wars 101
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Holonet News Stage (Room 17)
An impromptu talk on everything vintage Star Wars, how to get started, advice on where to look, price guides and the types of variant figures. Q and A with the audience after the talk. Come join in.
The History of Kenner’s Rocket Firing Boba Fett
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Collectors Stage
An in-depth look at the creation of the character by Lucasfilm through the prototyping and development of the toy by Kenner. Learn how Kenner unveiled their mysterious new action figure with a spring-loaded rocket launcher and the subsequent events that eventually forced its removal. Now an iconic toy-that-never-was, this fascinating tale spans nearly five decades and is rife with falsehoods and hearsay. Come hear the real story.
Full Panel List:
https://www.starwarscelebration.com/en-us/panels.html
