That first video reference clip should give you a nice colour palette to pick from as it’s virtually the same shot from TLJ. In your own time though, Man 😃
I think the orange is the glow from the fire not from the Sunset?
While Ach-To is in the conversation, can we talk about “It was fear that kept me here”? I know I’m just parroting Nerrel’s video, but ever since he pointed it out I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Luke was kept there by shame, and a genuine belief that the Jedi are a bad thing. It’s a hard thing to reconcile with TROS’s conversation, but I think “it was shame that kept me here” and “what are you most ashamed of” (in a Rey Palpatine cut, of course) would make a lot more sense. Not that I have a good way to implement that or anything.
I decided to cut that line and just have a slight pause after Luke says “I was wrong!” just to let it sink in. Fear keeping him there didn’t seem right when he also says “Confronting fear is the destiny of a Jedi”
I’d love to have Luke say “because you’re a Skywalker” at that point but there wouldn’t be any follow-up other than the end line. It would make more sense if she were, IMO
I think the porg shot is fine, personally.
You wouldn’t get that rear, pure white lighting effect around them from moonlight. It would be a lot softer. Just my thoughts though.
EDIT: Here’s a good fire reference. Maybe try a colour change from White to Orange just for that clip?
JEDIT: Just realised the lighter sky in Luke’s close up is from his glow. Did you use a fathered mask or a glow effect for that?
Wondering if this will help https://youtu.be/CKyztMknex0
Can’t pull the wool over your eyes, eh, MR? You’re right - I was trying to do it with a feathered mask. I’ll take a look at that video later; thanks for the reference!
haha! Sometimes it’s a curse, Dude 😉
I think the porg shot is fine, personally.
You wouldn’t get that rear, pure white lighting effect around them from moonlight. It would be a lot softer. Just my thoughts though.
EDIT: Here’s a good fire reference. Maybe try a colour change from White to Orange just for that clip?
JEDIT: Just realised the lighter sky in Luke’s close up is from his glow. Did you use a fathered mask or a glow effect for that?
Wondering if this will help https://youtu.be/CKyztMknex0
I think this is really starting to work. I’m wondering if the Porg shot should be removed as their lighting seems way off?
Those couple of Luke outside shots make it feel like it’s getting lighter, not darker but the overall feel to this scene is pretty great.
I always find it best to work on a clip until I can’t anymore, take a day off and then revisit with fresh eyes. You guys are doing a great job. Most impressive.
When we get the “I’m the spy scene” from Hux.
If I could suggest an edit:
After we hear the shots and Poe and finn turn to look, instead of cutting to the stormtroopers and Hux then saying the line. Have the shots, the characters turn and then cut straight to Hux saying “we dont have much time”.
The characters look at the ground anyway, and it removes the dreadful exchange and it let’s us know everything we need to know and the humour ruins it. Its much better in my opinion.
Remember, Hux helped form Starkiller base, and having his reveal be a goofy one, it removes any form of seriousness.
I disagree. How else are Poe and Finn supposed to know that Hux is the spy? They’ll be confused as to why Hux just shot his own men.
The “What? You?!” reaction (and the later “I knew it!”, depending on whether it’s kept or not) would be enough to sell that. Some things don’t have to be explicit all the time.
Agreed! At least with the “I’m the Spy!” line cut, it doesn’t treat the audience like total idiots. They seem to keep adding little plot reminders throughout this trilogy, TLJ was extremely heavy on this “make for people with short attention spans”
I just noticed the “A 1000 generations…” line being cut. I’ve been wanting to remove that weird exposition for a while but never got around to it. This is excellent. If there is a way of fixing those earlier scenes I’d love to use this if I may?
I’m only looking on my phone but that looks so good. I love the moodiness of the sky in the doorway in contrast of Luke’s glow. It also feels like the movie gets a little breathing space to pass over another day. Really nice.
Yeah, I’ve been replaying that scene a bit lately. The fact that Pride announces Hux is the Spy really makes that reveal a little redundant.
Exactly! It sounds pretty epic to me. Great job.
I did. I fully support it. There is a time for jokes and there is a time to shut up, the movie cant let a suspenseful moment exist without a quip!
Here you go https://vimeo.com/431985484 pw fanedit
100% agree! In fact it’s felt like a fulltime job removing that from the sequels. Did you see my Zorii video abouy removing “banter”?
When we get the “I’m the spy scene” from Hux.
If I could suggest an edit:
After we hear the shots and Poe and finn turn to look, instead of cutting to the stormtroopers and Hux then saying the line. Have the shots, the characters turn and then cut straight to Hux saying “we dont have much time”.
The characters look at the ground anyway, and it removes the dreadful exchange and it let’s us know everything we need to know and the humour ruins it. Its much better in my opinion.
Remember, Hux helped form Starkiller base, and having his reveal be a goofy one, it removes any form of seriousness.
I posted that exactly cut for Hal a while back but I’m not sure he used it? It’s in my cut though. It flows so much better, IMO.
That Chewie scene is brutal. I’m not sure I wanna see that in live action. 😣
I think the problem is that the ghost effect changes in almost all movies. Yoda wasn’t even transparent in TLJ. I kinda like the original look where Obi-Wan was washed out with a more blue hue effect around him. It seemed to get very Ghostbusters by the time it got to TROS.
Did you cut out the time limit in this edit? This would make more sense if you did, Otherwise tick tock, tick tock.
Peonthegrate was whom he was referring to. LOL 😄
But it’s ok for you to bury others in your own pointless rants? It’s not all about you! Stop being so opinionated and aggressive in your responses. Every time I check this thread it’s your avatar I’m seeing.
How about you stop with your own hostility and think about changing your own attitude on here? It’s getting a little excessive now, dude.
Can we just have Luke say “Because you’re a Skywalker” and be done with it?
“Because you’re a Skywalker … or a Kenobi … or Palpatine … or something else, I’m sorry, I am confused too. Seems like the force the last few years hasn’t been consistent one many things or directions and the last few months was trying to decide who you are. Wait … yeah, your a PalpaWalker … wait, what was I saying?”
A PalpaWalker!!! Actual LOL’d with tears haha! 😄
EDIT: 7 Mins later and still laughing. Man, I needed that 😄
Can we just have Luke say “Because you’re a Skywalker” and be done with it?
I’m not getting notifications for this thread anymore. I’m still subbed though. Any ideas why?
Personally, those colours really mess with my head. Each scene seems to be a different colour but that’s coming from colourblind eyes.
I absolutely LOVE the de-blue Luke. Was that done using a LUT or did someone else pre do those scenes? 100% approve of that change.
@Brewzter I wasn’t happy with the transition from hyperspace so I did a little tweak. This is the older scene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BwHer15DeU
Oops! I did say my sarcasm gets me in trouble. My apologies guys.
I just felt things were bubbling up between some of you so I thought I’d address it with some banter. I guess it gets lost in text but I’m glad people felt the same. The word “arguing my point” really doesn’t have to be til the death. If I’ve learned one thing from editing star wars, it’s that people can have completely different opinions and still get on. Happy to see it’s got us back on track though.
Here’s where I’m at:
I’ve remasked the T-Minus 5 windows as they had a slight round edge that I wasn’t happy with. They are now square to match the Falcon shape and is finished.
Crackling Saber is on hold as I’m becoming way too picky about the effect and it seriously changes under a different light. Sometimes the particles animate perfectly, while in other shots they seem to have an energy flow. No idea why, They all have the same settings but I’ll figure it out once I get more time.
Not sure if you’re going with the Sith Red Lightning? but those scenes are looking incredible but again, my perfectionist ways are picking holes in everything I do.
@sherlockpotter Lightsabers fizzling out near the end of the Death Star battle, and after Palpatine’s defeat (In development, I think? I remember seeing a test clip, possibly done by MR?) Is finished. My next video will be on this scene so I’ll upload some test shots once I release that tutorial.
@Burbin I forgot to bring it up a way back, but didn’t MR’s shot of Vader’s Fortress in the background still have the ‘lights’ on? I couldn’t even tell but if it does I’m sure it’ll be an easy fix for this cut. I’m personally leaving them on to show the Mustafarians still using it. Didn’t it use to be a monastery or something?
@NeverarGreat Eventually I hope to do the timecode removal of the Klyo scene and several others from TFA, but the time and effort required are quite daunting. If you ever do this please let me know. I was going to attempt it when I revisit the other movies so that would be a load off if you manage it. Thanks! EDIT: DUDE, Those other clips that look awesome. Nice work
@sherlockpotter Potentially recoloring Ahch-To to go from nighttime to sunrise? (Discussion – I don’t think we decided one way or the other. I personally like the idea though. Plus, if the sky becomes purple at sunrise, it would symbolize Leia’s new lightsaber color.) This is a beautiful idea. I’d love to see this happen.
Oh cool, I didn’t get a notification for these replies. Honestly, The amount of money this edit has cost me already $300 would be worth it just for that perfect pay off.