Jar Jar Bricks

Movies Remastered said:

Jar Jar Bricks said:

Movies Remastered said:

TestingOutTheTest said:

The profit-making shit show that is Fixing Disney Star Wars

Dude, let it go! You have no idea how much they’re spending on each project nor how much is being donated. Non profile doesn’t mean designers/vfx artists/voice actors works for free. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Who ever it was used EbSynth from what I recall.

Yes, it’s true that there isn’t necessarily any profit-making involved. However, that still doesn’t give them the right to collect funds to create content based upon intellectual property that isn’t their own. Star Wars Theory funded his fan film entirely through his own funds, and he didn’t restrict access to seeing his work based upon whether you are paying him directly or not. If the Fixing Disney Star Wars team had a Patreon, and simply posted their content for everyone to see on YouTube while saying, “Hey, if you like us, feel free to support us financially through donations” then it wouldn’t be a problem. It becomes a problem when the content itself (which isn’t their property even if they create it) is an incentive to supply funding. Yes, it sucks to have to spend that much money on stuff, but they aren’t being forced to do any of that work. It should be coming solely from their ambition as fans of the franchise.

You have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about. Star wars theory funds his films with donations and YouTube money. He even says “without you guys these fan films wouldn’t be possible”. It’s kinda boring having the same argument on different threads so I’ll leave it there.

No you don’t know what you’re talking about. I clearly made that distinction in my argument. I have no qualms with donations. The problem comes when you restrict access to content that isn’t intellectually yours based upon whether you donated or not.

Their team literally just said that for 2 months the only way you will be able to see their fan edit is if you pay them via SubscribeStar. If that isn’t illegal then I don’t know what is.

Movies Remastered said:

TestingOutTheTest said:

The profit-making shit show that is Fixing Disney Star Wars

Dude, let it go! You have no idea how much they’re spending on each project nor how much is being donated. Non profile doesn’t mean designers/vfx artists/voice actors works for free. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Who ever it was used EbSynth from what I recall.

Yes, it’s true that there isn’t necessarily any profit-making involved. However, that still doesn’t give them the right to collect funds to create content based upon intellectual property that isn’t their own. Star Wars Theory funded his fan film entirely through his own funds, and he didn’t restrict access to seeing his work based upon whether you are paying him directly or not. If the Fixing Disney Star Wars team had a Patreon, and simply posted their content for everyone to see on YouTube while saying, “Hey, if you like us, feel free to support us financially through donations” then it wouldn’t be a problem. It becomes a problem when the content itself (which isn’t their property even if they create it) is an incentive to supply funding. Yes, it sucks to have to spend that much money on stuff, but they aren’t being forced to do any of that work. It should be coming solely from their ambition as fans of the franchise.

Why have we never considered adding laser bolts to that shot? Thank you for the idea sasquatch.

jarbear said:

It’s choppy, the lighting and shadows are off, the fluttering leaves in the air literally just appear out of now where and the the textures on everything are unrealistic. It sticks out really bad. I’m sorry … I just don’t get it…

+1

Brewzter said:

Also, the Vader’s castle fly-by work is going great- is anyone still trying to add the castle into the background when Kylo holds up the wayfinder, or was that ever finished?

Yes I’m like 99% sure that shot was finished. It’s very subtle, though.

Octorox said:

Honestly, I’m not so sure about the castle shot either. It still looks too obvious that it was ripped from Rogue One for me.

I just watched the scene in Rogue One which it is ripped from and it legitimately took me an entire minute to realize where we ripped it from in the landing sequence. IMO the color difference, reversal, and mirroring of the image make it look completely original.

JakeRyan17 said:

In the topic of switching up the trees, would it be possible to re-colour the trees from Mandalorian: The Jedi? Is there a shot in there that could be laid underneath the TIEs?

I just took a peek at the episode and I’m pretty sure that every aerial shot has Mando’s ship in it so it would have to be edited out. Additionally, the camera is really low to the ground (like below the trees kinda low). Not sure that it would work.

Ah ok. While I’m here I will say that I’m not completely convinced about the Ajan Kloss gameplay. Gives me the same vibes as the Battlefront 2 stormtrooper landing.

Hal 9000 said:

Whoa! That’s pretty nice!

What are you referring to? The Ajan Kloss thing or the YouTube clip I provided?

DominicCobb said:

I think that’s a very good point. I had the same thought and have looked on and off for a better second shot with burnt trees to match, but so far no dice.

What about this (watermark doesn’t appear for a couple seconds at the beginning):
https://youtu.be/L3uwl-840kk

Burbin said:

I gave it a shot to turn off the lights
https://vimeo.com/508165510

Perfect! I personally don’t think the shot NEEDS anything else, but it wouldn’t hurt to try putting some cracks in the castle. Again, as far as I’m concerned, that should be final, though. Thank you.

I said before that all that shot needs at minimum is to have the lava windows darkened. If nobody is willing to try doing that, I may have to set aside some time this month to learn how!

TestingOutTheTest said:

So the whole I**n Ort*ga situation all over again?

Pretty much. Except arguably worse because of their beliefs concerning censorship (even if it is warranted).

They honestly seem like the type of people that would solely blame the “deep state” if their content ever got removed by Disney and/or they got sued. Even though what they’re doing via donations is definitely an offense worthy enough to warrant such an action and is completely unrelated to that conspiracy.

RogueLeader said:

Do you? I mean, it is Star Wars content, so they don’t own the rights to it even if they made it. Of course we normally ask for permission to use stuff in this context, but it isn’t a question of legality.

I’m not an expert in law, I was just guessing with my limited knowledge tbh. You’re probably right.

hinventon said:

That’s nice, if someone could take that and animate some TIES over it it might look great with the forest shot we have already.

As I said, the shot actually has Kylo’s ship flying across the screen. Also that watermark is stuck there, for now.

Additionally, there is the concern of legality. I’m fairly certain that since the CGI was commissioned, by all rights that video belongs to the Fixing Disney Star Wars team. We would have to communicate with them or settle some sort of deal in order to use it.

Context image for those wondering what I’m talking about:

ziggyonice said:

Jar Jar Bricks said:

https://youtu.be/b1Xf24aX-kk
So apparently that animation is already finished, too. By Petrovelly (says so in description). But only viewable on their SubscribeStar. Doubt they are willing to share it, either.
IMO just kinda sucks that this fan editing community’s manpower is being divided because the Fixing Disney Star Wars team is using financial contributions.
EDIT: I realize they likely wouldn’t be able to create that Mustafar shot without that money, but it still seems kinda scummy imo.

I signed up just to see that clip. I applaud them for the effort, but rest assured that what we have looks better.

If you want to see it, PM me.

Alright so I agree to a certain extent that the second shot doesn’t look completely movie quality. Additionally, there is no forest anywhere in that shot by the castle, which makes no sense. And I think it would have been better to use the TIES instead of Kylo’s ship.

I did enjoy their version of the castle in ruins, though. And they did say it was only 90% done so who knows if that second shot would improve.

I saved a video recording of this older version that IMO sounds way better:
https://youtu.be/LSFMf3qQwtc

Jar Jar Bricks said:

Just want to point out that there is a small audio issue on the latest version of the edit. Right before Palpatine says, “I need your help, son” there is a musical cue that begins to play, at least in the older version I have. However, this is missing in the latest version, making the jump between the deleted scene and the higher quality scene much more noticeable.

This issue is still present in v2. Idk if you intended for it to be that way, but the music just sort of pops in at an awkward point and makes the cut really noticeable.

TestingOutTheTest said:

Part of me feels that Rey holding the lightsabers of the two Skywalkers who helped shaped her to be the Jedi -
holding their legacy against the man who ruined their lives - is more symbolic and meaningful.

It is also symbolic of if Anakin (Skywalker saber) had stood by Mace (purple lightsaber) to reflect the lightning back at Palpatine. It’s about correcting the mistakes of the past.

TestingOutTheTest said:

Lies! There’s no PM in my mailbox!

Sorry I meant I send one to Ziggy. My bad.

Sent you a PM. I was convinced that since Petrovelly made it that it would be cinematic quality but I guess not!

Burbin said:

The chorus in this rendition of DotF totally reminds me of the moment Luke snaps against Vader in RotJ. Which has the same effect of giving the scene a feeling of sadness and defeat as the hero gives in to the dark side.

The crackling of Rey’s saber only makes this implication more apparent.

Papa’s_rod said:

This video explains perfectly why i can’t enjoy this movie with the 'Rey palpatine" plot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrMM33uHAo8

Fortunately I don’t feel the same way as you. As soon as we have a v2 of the current edit I’m sure Hal will begin work on a Rey nobody version.