g00b said:

g00b said:

Kestrel said:

Right off the bat in ep 1, a couple things:
-The audio seems to be favoring the left side. This has happened to me when the audio layout is wrong in my timeline (5.1 and 5.1F have different layouts). That would be my suspicion.

Do you have any tips on how to resolve this? I’ve been teaching myself this editing business from the group up with this edit hahaha. In Premiere Pro’s timeline my audio is split into 3 stereo tracks (due to previous mistakes)… so it definitely could be a mistake there… or is it something to do with how I render the files?

I’ve just checked my source files and the left side favouring seems to be present here as well, so now, I’m not sure if this is a problem I’ve created. Do you have any tips on how to resolve it though? 😃 (I’ll be doing some research but I’m not sure how successful I’ll be.

So, on my headphones the sound favours the left. Likely because the middle speaker is coming through the left ear and on my actual 5.1 surround sound setup the sound is lot favouring the left and is balanced quite well. Would love to hear more from you in regards to this Kestrel 😃

g00b said:

Kestrel said:

Right off the bat in ep 1, a couple things:
-The audio seems to be favoring the left side. This has happened to me when the audio layout is wrong in my timeline (5.1 and 5.1F have different layouts). That would be my suspicion.

Do you have any tips on how to resolve this? I’ve been teaching myself this editing business from the group up with this edit hahaha. In Premiere Pro’s timeline my audio is split into 3 stereo tracks (due to previous mistakes)… so it definitely could be a mistake there… or is it something to do with how I render the files?

I’ve just checked my source files and the left side favouring seems to be present here as well, so now, I’m not sure if this is a problem I’ve created. Do you have any tips on how to resolve it though? 😃 (I’ll be doing some research but I’m not sure how successful I’ll be.

Kestrel said:

Right off the bat in ep 1, a couple things:
-The audio seems to be favoring the left side. This has happened to me when the audio layout is wrong in my timeline (5.1 and 5.1F have different layouts). That would be my suspicion.

Do you have any tips on how to resolve this? I’ve been teaching myself this editing business from the group up with this edit hahaha. In Premiere Pro’s timeline my audio is split into 3 stereo tracks (due to previous mistakes)… so it definitely could be a mistake there… or is it something to do with how I render the files?

-The transition at the beginning from the inquisitor to Ezra doesn’t work at all. It looks like a cross-fade and a hard cut put together and the music stops too abruptly.

The transition itself is exactly what the show does, I’ve simply moved it to another scene. I agree the music stops a bit abruptly but without a rescore I’m not sure there is much I can do to resolve that… I might come back and look into it again after I’ve given the other seasons some more polish.

The rest of it seems really good! I like the color grade you did. That and all the cuts you made make it feel a lot less kiddy.

Thanks! 😄 And thanks for the good feedback!

It makes sense to me to use Ian’s actual performance of this scene rather then an AI model, so that’s what I’ll do! 😃

NFBisms said:

Ian McDiarmid actually already voiced this scene, it was re-released some time around his season 4 appearance.

I did not know this! Well that’s more to think about…

I’ve been playing around with the idea to use AI to change Sam Witwer’s appearance as the Emperor to match Ian MacDiarmid’s (As Ian comes back in Season 4 for the role, it feels odd to have them both voice him! Even though I love Sam’s performance)

https://youtu.be/FEggwBqXDPc

I’d love to hear feedback on this scene 😄

Alright! Season 1 has been repolished and updated with the new intro! I don’t think I’ll be back to edit more of it unless there is specific feedback that I’m acting on. Back into Season 2 I go! (Again)

RELEASED S01E07 - A Message To Lothal V4.1

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• 1080p version: available
• 1080p recolor: available
• 4K recolor: available
• Subtitles: available

Changes from V4

• Updated look to introduction text
  • Centred Text
  • Decreased size of Text
• Rewrote introduction text
• Replaced old intro with new one
• Restored S01E15: Fire Across the Galaxy episode opening scenes
  • “Miss me bucket heads” - line cut out of scene
  • “Yup, you differently missed me” - scene cut
  • “The artist is back” - line cut, the rest were rearranged and put onto a different place in the footage
  • “You got a little better” - scene cut
  • “But I got a lot better” - scene trim to remove line
  • “Not again” - scene trim to remove line
  • “And by didn’t exactly you mean?” - scene cut
    • Sequence references a moment in the Rebels shorts (which are not currently apart of my edit) hence the dialogue and scene cutting
• Updated the look of the end credit ‘concept art’
  • Added a cracked paint effect to all concept art
  • Added a canvas texture to all concept art
• Updated subtitles
  • Change >> to character names
  • Resynced subtitles
  • Minor fixes to dialogue
  • New subtitles added to cover added scenes

For recolors only:

• Fixed colors for introduction sequence
• Fixed colors of end credit sequence

RELEASED S01E06 - Broadcast of Hope V4.1

Downloads

• 1080p version: available
• 1080p recolor: available
• 4K recolor: available
• Subtitles: available

Changes from V4

• Updated look to introduction text
  • Centred Text
  • Decreased size of Text
• Rewrote introduction text
• Replaced old intro with new one
• Updated the look of the end credit ‘concept art’
  • Added a cracked paint effect to all concept art
  • Added a canvas texture to all concept art
• Updated subtitles
  • Change >> to character names
  • Resynced subtitles
  • Minor fixes to dialogue

For recolors only:

• Fixed colors for introduction sequence
• Fixed colors of end credit sequence

RELEASED S01E05 - Trial of the Jedi V4.2

Downloads

• 1080p version: available
• 1080p recolor: available
• 4K recolor: available
• Subtitles: available

Changes from V4

• Replaced old intro with new one

thorstenmorsten said:

Could you please send me the links to your edit?
Sounds great, thx.

PM Sent 😃

TheDimitrios said:
s01e04 had a black frame popping up around 1:20

Looks like this was a rending error for the 1080p recolor only, so I’ll fix that up soon! Good spotting!

and when they are running from the parade and zeb says “welcome back kid”, it is pretty obvious that they are running around some corners, so the next shot of zeb shooting the Inquisitor does not really fit. Maybe there is a way to rearrange this in some way?

I’ve watched this sequence again and feel it works just fine. Sabine and Zeb are hidden away from the crowd to throw the fireworks while Kanan and Ezra are at the heart of the parade. They then all run around corners, taking the back route I’d assume, to reconvene in the open. Zeb then tries to take a shot and Kanan redirects it to the Grand Inquisitor.

I could cut the moment entirely… however I like the moment of brutality it gives to Zeb, he’s a solider willing to try take out the enemy (especially given that I’ve cut Kallus saying he gave the order to kill the Lasat’s giving Zeb less motivation to target him directly).

As always thanks for the Feedback! It’s always helpful!

https://youtu.be/YPx1kTveXpk

It could be worth contacting this fan animations creator to see if you could incorporate parts of it in your edit!

The opening scene I know you’ve tried to implement a few times in this edit.

And the other footage could be interesting in the finale.

At bare minimum, it’s definitely worth a watch!

RELEASED S01E04 - Empire Day V4.1

Downloads

• 1080p version: available
• 1080p recolor: available (reuploaded)
• 4K recolor: available
• Subtitles: available

Changes from V4

• Updated look to introduction text
  • Centred Text
  • Decreased size of Text
• Rewrote introduction text
• Replaced old intro with new one
• Updated the look of the end credit ‘concept art’
  • Added a cracked paint effect to all concept art
  • Added a canvas texture to all concept art
• Updated subtitles
  • Change >> to character names
  • Resynced subtitles
  • Minor fixes to dialogue

For recolors only:

• Fixed colors for introduction sequence
• Fixed colors of end credit sequence

TheDimitrios said:

s01e01:
The first scene with the Inquisitor and Vader needs a better transition. The close up shot of the inquisitor builds up to his eyes being revealed, but because of the very sudden fade out that reveal does not have enough room to breath. I would either give they “eye reveal” a bit more time to sink in or just show him from the back, not cutting to the close up of the face at all. (which would make the last scene the first time we see his face, which would be kinda neat)

I’ve played with this transition a lot. I found when we jump from the back of the inquisitor to Ezra it feels a bit jarring and the building music doesn’t have a chance to resolve.

I don’t think it’s perfect but the transition is the length of the original show and the same (just to a different scene).

I might play around with it some more but from what Ive experimented with I think I’ve already got the best transition (without having to rescore anything).

The scene with Ezra returning the lightsaber and joining the crew also needs a bit more room to breath before it cuts away.

I’d love to get some suggestions for this as I don’t think I’ve cut anything around this part so I’m not sure what I could use to extend this moment. I do agree though!

Last small thing: around 12:00 there is an establishing shot of the full city that goes by way too fast. I would either take that out or prolong it.

I’ll check that out and see what I can do. 😃

All in all, a very good job, the rest flowed wonderfully. 😃

Thanks for all your input! It’s much appreciated! 😃

RELEASED S01E03 - Old Masters V4.1

Downloads

• 1080p version: available
• 1080p recolor: available
• 4K recolor: available
• Subtitles: available

Changes from V4

• Updated look to introduction text
  • Centred Text
  • Decreased size of Text
• Rewrote introduction text
• Replaced old intro with new one
• Updated the look of the end credit ‘concept art’
  • Added a cracked paint effect to all concept art
  • Added a canvas texture to all concept art
• Updated subtitles
  • Change >> to character names
  • Resynced subtitles
  • Minor fixes to dialogue

For recolors only:

• Fixed colors for introduction sequence
• Fixed colors of end credit sequence

RELEASED S01E02 - Familial Bonding V4.2

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• 1080p version: available
• 1080p recolor: available
• 4K recolor: available
• Subtitles: available

Changes from V4.1

• Fixed intro text font

PsyGemini said:

S02e11 - A New Base
Honestly, the first half could just… go? It’s pure filler (yeah, the droid is with them later, but so what, it’s just a droid, these things come by like sand in the desert), bland, quite childish and it also ruins the pacing of the season finale. Then again, maybe I’m a little biased, cause I’m really not a fan of droid centered stories in SW at all.

I’ve thought this as well (hence the heavy cuts). I’ve got less of a problem with a character appearing and more of a problem with the locating of Chopper base… I’ll see what more I think I can cut when I next come around to it 😃

Star wars arrowverse said:

Can you send me a link please?
Thx!

vrox said:

Hi, having just finished The Clone Wars Refocused, I was wondering if you could share a link to your Rebels Recut series? Thanks!

PMs sent 😃

TheDimitrios said:

New Intro and Credits are very nice, “artwork” looks way better.

Thanks!

In the intro there seems to be a comma misssing after “clash” and I think on the 2nd page of text there are 2 different fonts used. Maybe the pace of new sentences appearing could be tuned down just a little as well, i feel like it is a bit fast.

Oh, so there is! Good spotting! I’ll fix that up when I get the chance.

The transition between stories is better now, i still think title cards would be better. 😃 See CWRefocused s02e07.

I definitely think functionally your suggestion is better however stylistically I think my approach is more effective.

If I had the opportunity to use extra title cards in other episodes I think it would definitely work the best. However, in terms of flow and expectations it’s a bit odd to have the second episode of a series setup a style of episode and never use it again.

Although, I’ll keep this suggestion in mind!

As always, keep up the goood work!

Thanks again! You feedback is much appreciated. 😃

RELEASED S01E02 - Familial Bonding V4.1

Downloads

• 1080p version: available
• 1080p recolor: available
• 4K recolor: available
• Subtitles: available

Changes from V4

• Updated look to introduction text
  • Centred Text
  • Decreased size of Text
• Rewrote introduction text
• Replaced old intro with new one
• Incorporated scenes from S01E06 to bridge story arks.
  • Added shot of the Ghost in space above Lothal
  • Added shot of Hera receiving coordinates
  • Added shot of the Phantom detaching from the Ghost
    • Reversed Phantom detach scene
    • Recolored Phantom detach scene to remove green tint
    • Changed Phantom detach scene’s audio to match Ghost in space audio.
• Updated the look of the end credit ‘concept art’
  • Added a cracked paint effect to all concept art
  • Added a canvas texture to all concept art
• Updated subtitles
  • Change >> to character names
  • Resynced subtitles
  • Minor fixes to dialogue

For recolors only:

• Fixed colors for introduction sequence
• Fixed colors of end credit sequence

RELEASED S01E01 - Spark of Rebellion V4.5

Downloads

• 1080p version: available
• 1080p recolor: available
• 4K recolor: available
• Subtitles: available

Changes from V4.4

• Replaced old intro with the new one
• Resynced subtitles

Thanks for the link! They were a pretty enjoyable watch.

The Ahsoka and Ezra episode was nice. Feels like a very Anakin lesson for Ezra. I would think this slots into Rebels somewhere between end of season 1 and end of season 2. The planet feels like it’s ment to be Lothal but Ahsoka was never there with Ezra and it’s never explicitly said, so I see no reason why it couldn’t be a different one.

The Sabine and Hera clip would take place somewhere in season 2. Based on her hair colour. I might be able to incorporate this episode and the last together in season 2 somewhere… It’s a good lesson for her character around this time AND sets up Chopper being capable which leads nicely into him finding Chopper base in season 2.

The final episode with Sabine and her brother I thought was very interesting but unfortunately I think gets completely undercut by Mando and the Ahsoka show. Given that their efforts are completely for nothing. It could be worth incorporating into a season 3-4 intermission though.

I’ll keep considering options for these! Happy to hear any suggestions from anyone in regard to this content!

Thanks for the suggestion TheDimitrios!

TheDimitrios said:

As long as it is just an option and not mandatory.

Definitely optional! Just like my other changes in relation to modifying the visual content (1080p v 4K, Recolor vs no recolor). I like to provide flexibility and choice! Hahaha

Idea after watching EddieDeans Clone Wars Refocused halfway through: He found a nice way in s03ep00 to include some forces of destiny stuff relating to Ahsoka. Maybe there is a way to construct a similar interlude for the Rebels related FoD stuff? More of a Gimmick, but it was kinda enjoyable in this format.

I’ll have to watch Forces of Destiny (as I haven’t). It’s a fun idea! I might revisit it once I’ve got the core series polished and released 😃

That’s something I did consider for a while but recently I thought, if I’m putting the work in to remaster and enhance the footage I might as well increase the FPS for those who couldn’t otherwise and would like it. I wont replace any previous version but add a 4K Recolor 70FPS download option.