The Aluminum Falcon

Sounds like a good idea. It would be fixed continuity-wise, I suppose and it won't take away from the story.

msycamore said:

I don't know where that have been established, both Reivax and Flunk is said to be professional digital beta tape transfers rather than captured broadcasts.

Smearing on the '97 SE has been a main topic on the last few pages of Dark Jedi's Special Edition V2 thread, as he decided to go to the laserdiscs, which he believed lacked the broadcast's smearing. Pages 13, 14, and 15 have discussions about smearing.

As for where I thought it was established that the smearing was a result of the capture method, Adywan said the following on page 14 of aforementioned thread:

Nice menu Frink. I love how Spock is in it.

I completely agree with you bkev. The prequel Yodas can't hold a candle to the original puppet. At least the AOTC Yoda seemed to be the right size and not always angry, I would have been find with him if not for the lightsaber battle at the end. ROTS Yoda looks too small and new TPM Yoda looks too angry. The original TPM Yoda looks... strange.

Angel said:

Note that is only a test shot. Might be different and more grand ;)

Still... for a test shot it's amazing. The grander the Death Star looks the better. The visuals should correspond to how it's the main threat of the movie... that is make it look huge and a killer.

When the Falcon approaches the Death Star, what do you think of having the Death Star's laser seem to be facing it, so as to heighten the sense of grave danger?

That's good. I'm eager to see the final version of your edit.

nightstalkerpoet said:

I was curious though, how people would feel about the battle simply being moved to right after QuiGon and Obiwan hook up with Jar Jar. I could cut Jar Jar from the battle and make it look like the Gungans lose.

Interesting. Personally I think that would probably be the best place for the battle but I am neutral as to whether or not it should be included. If it is included, Jar Jar could appear as somewhat of a deserter and the Trade Federation would appear more vicious.

Out of curiosity, what did you think of my reorganized climax idea?

timdiggerm said:

But was the picture letterboxed? If not.... could it have been DJ's v3 or something? Harmy's Despecialized?

If you look back on the last page you'll see this:

Wait what? Smearing on the laserdisc? I thought it was established that the smearing was a result of how the broadcasts were captured...

Would it be less evident on the laserdisc since I didn't see any on mine?

Angel said:

Salute the new Star of Death that Jaitea will do his magic.

I love that Death Star! It's very dark and ominous. The angle, of course, makes it look like it's looming over everyone. Can't wait to eventually see this in Jaitea's edit.

I do like that second version. It's subtle and doesn't call attention to itself.

Possessed said:

If anybody was interested, I dunno if this edit was really followed much or anything.  But if you guys were interested I've decided to take this up again.  I know it's been a while.  But I feel I could make a good edit of this film.  All the existing edits of this film out are... good.

As a person who likes fan edits, it's always good to hear of a new Return of the Jedi one. I frankly don't understand why people stay away from editing it even though it has flaws just like the Prequels. In any case, I can't wait to see your version of it.

Also thanks Aluminum Falcon, I will be using that, and if I ever get this finished you shall receive an XVID of the first draft.

Yay! Thank you.

Nice article; I'm glad those projects are getting deserved attention... In fact, I don't really mind that he said there are some "hardcore nerfherders" here. :-)

Functionality of this would be a good trade-off. I know I'll be looking at a lot of parts often... until your DVD of this comes out at least. ;-D

That story's fantastic, Adywan. It's good to know that some of the general populace prefers playing the theatrical version. After all, the GOUT has no crushed blacks or color issues...

Out of curiosity, Adywan, are you sure it is the GOUT; it would be unbelievable if someone dared to play Harmy's Despecialized, your Reconstruction, or DJ's V3.

I'd be interested in links for an inproved version as well too please. I'd like to go over certain parts with the power of being able to forward through it.

TV's Frink said:

Oh, and they removed my edit listing as well.

I left a comment on the article page (now reopened, apparently) requesting some information.  I predict it will also be removed without comment.

Sent you a PM, Dark Jedi. :-)

Mielr, I did indeed see the skin tone thing a few days ago and posted about it a few pages back. In my opinion, it could be a result of GOUT smearing or color offset, which is only visible when upscaled to the Project Blu's resolution.

krloz said:

How can I get this edit?

Laserschwert said:

... between the shots from that Star Wars Blu-ray Up Close at LucasFilm: Part 3 of 3...

Nice comparison. I guess Lucas is adamant about that color timing. I suppose I'm happy that there were the little color corrections in terms of lightsabers... still. By the way, did anyone notice that that article said that the TPM disc had the scenes from the DVD as well? If true, that would be fantastic news and probably true of the rest of the Prequel Trilogy deleted scenes.

none said:

TV's Frink wrote: I don't recall seeing this one yet...

http://bluray.ign.com/articles/119/1190282p1.html

or this:

Before you head to the comments to ask, yes, Greedo still shoots first in this version (although you may still see an original version of that scene in the set – hint, hint).

These guys make the same allusion but with an added details of it being in the deleted scenes:

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/oi-star-wars-20110825-1jb1v.html

(Oh, and for purists: Star Wars' creator has let the scene run long enough to finally clear up a long-debated point: yep, Han shot first.)

Or Han's the only one to shoot... ...wait to see if it's the Lost Cut b/w or color. maybe this site will answer that question.

I believe the cantina scene only exists in that extended format within the Lost Cut, so it will be black and white. Wasn't there some black and white footage of Jenny and Han in another trailer, proving that it will be black and white, albeit possibly nicer and with less film artifacts?

Like in the deleted scene from the CD-Rom, Han is the only one to shoot (an English-talking) Greedo.

captainsolo said:

It's the IB prints and 70mm that really draw out the color because I don't think the general 35mm would have had the same density.

Hmm so what you're saying is that the people who saw it in 70mm and IB prints would have a completely different experience than those who just saw 35mm prints? If the original trilogy, would it be restored to look like the 70mm/IB prints or 35mm then; if the 70mm/IB prints drew out extra color then does that mean the less colorful 35mm is closer to the cinematographer's intentions?

Chewtobacca said:

Here's a comparison between the German BD and the US/UK BD.

Thanks but they come from the same master right?

captainsolo said:

But I freaking love my 93 WS LD. Color is spot on imo, and it supposedly has the full 70mm 4.2 just literally transferred as close as possible to the digital tracks. Freaking powerful! Destroys every DVD and even my 5.1 reissue LD.

Hmm.. thanks captainsolo. I suppose I will end up picking the Apocalypse Now laserdisc after all. The Blu-Ray does have some annoying grain reduction...