Movies Remastered

JakeRyan17 said:

I know most people here hate TLJ, but I was wondering if anyone ever attempted to restore the extended scene between Finn and Phasma.

The VFX to complete the scene are well-beyond me, but I feel it would dramatically help Phasma feel like a villain and Finn have a more fleshed-out arc. It also establishes that Phasma lied when she escaped Starkiller, which makes her more interesting (even if she does die right after).

I’m going to give it a try once I’m done with TROS but being colourblind it’s gonna be really tricky getting the colour grading right. I doubt all clips can be restored but I hope to use some.

majoras_wrath said:

oviniboy said:

Cinefy said:

I wish we could get Palpatine to say “Nothing will stop the REVENGE OF THE SITH” instead of saying return,

that would be a serious “Hux realizes that he lost the star wars” moment

You say that like it’s a bad thing 😛

On the topic of Ascendant, has anyone heard from jonh lately? He hasn’t posted in a while.

He’s back to work full time and has a lot on. He’ll be back when he gets time.

StarkillerAG said:

Ed Slushie said:

Brewzter said:

Is it possible to change around the voices Rey hears? It’s frustrating that she hears voices of Jedi who couldn’t preserve themselves past physical death. Keep the voices of Qui-Gon, Kenobi, Yoda, Anakin, and Luke- cut the rest? The gaps might be awkward so other lines from those characters could fill in.

You know there’s a designated Redux ideas thread, right? You don’t need to make everything Hal’s responsibility.

+3000

It’s so frustrating that no one posts in the Redux thread anymore, and everyone just uses this thread as a general ideas thread instead.

I do but the response rate is almost flatline so I guess people prefer the interaction on here. Maybe if others replied more in Redux it may regain momentum?

Agreed! I took it out for that very reason. I think if it’s going to be used that it needs to be the first or second clip before Leia lays down.

It’s really throwing me as it’s so far off that the new scenes stand out by a mile.

It also seems the blu-ray runs either at a different frame rate or is slightly longer in running time and when I switch the source file all my edits are out of sync. 😣🔫

What source is everyone using?

I’m not sure if it’s my screen but there seems to be huge colour differences between DVD, Blu-Ray and 4K versions. Handbrake also seems to lighten the source on conversion, which I’ve never experienced before with other movies.

Any ideas?

kewlfish said:

Here is the first pass of Rey V Zori on Kijimi… there are couple masking issues and the first scene needs the saber to be toned down a little but pretty good for a first pass I think. I am excited get working on the first Lightsaber fight next.

https://vimeo.com/440215054
pw - fanedit

The only frame I noticed IRT is around 24-second mark just as Rey switches off the Saber. Zorri’s gun is out of focus but the Saber light is sharp. If you add a blur it shouldn’t stand out so much.

Another amazing job, Dude! You’re really getting the hang of this 😃

No worries. Just tried to give feedback that wasn’t opinion based.

No, the original goes falcon to mask fix. You’ve added kylo flashback in between. It’s very subtle so I wouldn’t worry if it’s not audible in stereo.

Everything else is very seamless.

Audio in sounds like the last note ends but comes back in again.

Audio out sounds like the next track note comes in just before the fade out just after the mask pieces are slammed down.

Nice! It was only the second time hearing it in 5.1 so I heard so many new little parts.

Very happy with this version.

Just watched the workprint. Liked the flashbacks, the “ok!” Edit, Loved the “I will be your protocol Droid” and the “Kill me now” joke.
The overall feel and pacing is so much better.

Things that stood out.

Surprised you kept the Rey handing over of Saber continuety issue in.

Finn saying “look sharp” to R2 seems the same as Leia saying “take that expression off your face” to 3PO in TLJ.

Weird audio issue from group falcon scene to vaders mask.

Soundtrack clash coming out of above scene.

Desert chase feels a little cold in tone.

Did you add the trooper saying “move animal” to Chewie?

Are you adding KoR voices?

A huge improvement on your previous versions. Nice work everyone!

idir_hh said:

C’mon guys, don’t ruin our escapism.
We’re all here to have fun.

Here, here!! It’s the whole reason I fanedit and the same reason why I’ve stepped by.

I’ll check out the workprint as soon as I can find somewhere to download it.

Kewlfish I’ve cut that whole Rey and Whisper scene from mine but if you’d still like me to view the masking PM me.

Can I have a link please?

I’m kinda at a standstill when it comes to finishing this edit.

Here is a video explaining what I’m stuck on. if anyone can help please let me know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_mz4XDDcUE (Fixed scene updates in the description)

Any planet ideas for Palpatine’s message scene could be (Currently Coruscant)
Anyone who can help with content fill a small scene with motion tracking
Anyone who can help colorize Poes jumpsuit orange (I’m colorblind so can’t do that scene)

This TROS edit can be finished 😃

I’m the same, man. Feels like the more hectic work gets the more I wanna turn my back on it and get stick into these edits. It’s great escapism.

Cool, it just looks a bit over white. Maybe thin it down, up the crackle and increase the bluer outer glow?

I still can’t download large files but if you wanna do a low render and have me run through any scenes like I have been then just let me know and I’ll pick them up in the morning.

Really impressive work dude.

Well, you giving up so much free time is much appreciated, mate.

I’m still only on my phone but everything looks pretty perfect apart from the blade gets a little too thick and over exposed when Finn gets it. Everything else seems on point.

I definately think the crackling Saber and Sith whispers are some of the best ideas to cover up the two biggest outstanding issues I had with this movie.

Damn, you’re working fast!

I’m only on my phone til tomorrow but first pass looks awesome up until just before the serpant, blade noise over poe.

Can’t wait to do the sound on this one.

What would’ve been awesome was to see Rey merge both Luke’s and Leias crystal to form her own which gaves her a mix new colour Saber.

Yeah, I’m very split. Just trying to give Kewlfish less work be side I think the masking around Ben’s hair on the exchange will be an absolutely nightmare!

I like both ideas.

Just looking at the Saber exchange and I think the healing idea could work. You can ramp up the crackling sound when it’s virtually silent before and drop it out when Ben has it. It’s very clear visually and auditable at that segment.

Yeah, I get that. I’m trying to replace my DVD source with a higher res blu-ray version without buying a blu-ray drive. Noticed there’s so much grain on DVD. Hoping blu-ray is a little cleaner.

Did the Jedi temple scene ever get finished?

Nothing like IRL. I’ve really enjoyed doing zoom screenings and getting live feedback.

This forum is by far the best place for encouragement and creativity. You’re doing star wars a great justice, man. Can’t wait to see the next workprint. What’s the eta on it?

Here’s an idea of the scale I’m working at. The original cover art was only in 72dpi but for print, it really needs to be in 300dpi so that’s why there’s a little quality loss but once it’s scaled-down it will look fine unless you’re going for billboard ads? 😉

I’ve tried to lighten the color around Rey’s ear and hair but that effect is on two different layers so I have to match the color on both to lighten the effects, weirdly I have to use a dark color to brighten it up so it’s tricky. I’m colorblind to most of these colors so if it looks off let me know where and which tones. It’s also in RBG as I wasn’t sure if this was just being used for digital use but will naturally lose so of its brightness when converted to CMYK for print.

For the Bluray cover, I’ll have to shorten the design as I can’t stretch it out due to too many layer variants but I hope this is ok now?