mrbenja0618

TV's Frink said:

WhatsMyName said:

...this is the only other fan edit that looks amazing to me.

:-(

I concur.

daneditor said:

I really like Attack of the Phantom but Shroud of the Dark Side will be (assuming the edit gets finished) by far the best episode two edit. It's stunning.

I know I'm late on this one, but just the workprint was the best edit of Ep. 2 out there.

Am I the only one tired of this discussion? It also makes me nervous. Less talk like this, the better in my opinion.

If we continue shining light on this issue, it could ruin things down the road. No one here wants that I hope.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GURbUS2WX8&feature=related

I thought this was an interesting scene that could be done somewhat differently. Maybe using dialogue from the Clone Wars. Can't recall what was said, OR we could find someone who can do a good Liam Neeson impression.

SpenceEdit said:

I'm going to remove any references to Padme being elected, and any references to how old Anakin is. We might as well just not bring it up at all, I guess.

Do they ever actually mention how old he is anyway? Sounds like great changes all across the board.

fishmanlee said:

More Ollie (and unfortunately Lloyd) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzaDs57CAPc&feature=autoplay&list=ULXEXegBuCafc&lf=mfu_in_order&playnext=1

That's actually a somewhat charming moment.

I know that feeling. It is very nice. =)

The blue milk scene is interesting only from a standpoint of "Wow, new shot!". Other than that, I don't really see the point of being in an edit. Just my opinion.

SpenceEdit said:

So I want to put an update here for everyone following along.

- The goal is to make the film feel like more of a standalone adventure movie, similar to the original Star Wars and the first Pirates of the Caribbean.

- No Jar Jar

- A bigger focus on Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan as the protagonists

- Darth Maul replaces Sidious as the main villain. This will be done via darkening the Sidious holograms and adding a new voice over for Maul.

- The story now revolves around a new energy source discovered on Naboo, and the Federation's desire to control it.

- The inexplicable lightsaber battle room is now the energy source mine.

- C-3PO will be removed entirely from the film.

- The obvious stuff (no midichlorians, no accidental heroics, no fart gags, no Captain Olie-Obvious)

Everyone caught up? Good. Because this thing has gotten pretty crazy over the past few days since I originally posted. Please post crazy ideas. I want to make this movie really sing. There are already good edits of TPM, so I don't feel like I need to play it safe. Let's try some new shit. It could be a great new Star Wars movie, or it could be an interesting failure. Either way, it'll be fun.

That's a pretty good list of changes. And all of them are possible.

SpenceEdit said:

This is definitely being considered. It depends how well I think it can blend when I get to Episode III. I will leave the option open. If it fits nicely, I'll use the idea, but I don't want to force it in.

I sent you an email, Spence. Just so you know...

jonathan7 said:

Here's a question...

Do you think Tatooine could be entirely recut so that our first introduction to Anakin is the Podrace... i.e. Qui-Gon goes to Mos Eisley and ends up watching the Podrace and seeing Anakin win? Tatooine I think is one of the massive weaknesses of TPM; Could his Jedi mind trick on Watto be changed to work? (It is ridiculous that Republic credits aren't accepted; the Republic would surely of been a bit like America and it's dollar in that smaller countries many would accept the dollar as currency - especially gambling dens).

Onto Episode II - next question is... Could Anakin and Padme's scenes on Naboo, be changed to Alderaan? Would seem to me there would be more emotional ties to Alderaan being blown up in IV if we see it in the Prequels... Could me the Amidala families "summer" retreat.

I've heard ideas like these before, and agree that Alderaan should have played a much larger role. That way when it's blown up we really feel the impact.

MrInsaneA said:

mrbenja0618 said:

MrInsaneA said:

Realism? Dude, it's not like they CGI-ed the swordplay in the Mustafar fight. That was their actual movements, in real time. So if they actually did that, that means it's in the realm of possibility. I don't know why two actors awkwardly swinging laser swords at each other is any different from two actors SKILLFULLY swinging laser swords at each other. 

Point is, while some people may like the OT fights better, that doesn't mean the Prequel fights should conform to them. At least in my opinion.

You know, that's like arguing that a real gun fight is just like a paint ball war. You act differently when you know your life is danger, but with paint ball you know you're not going to die from anything so you do things that would be foolish and risky in a real gun fight.

PT looks like paint ball.

Okay fine. But y'know what?
I love paintball. :D

 

I do as well. ;)

Sepharih said:

mrbenja0618 said:

You know, that's like arguing that a real gun fight is just like a paint ball war. You act differently when you know your life is danger, but with paint ball you know you're not going to die from anything so you do things that would be foolish and risky in a real gun fight.

PT looks like paint ball.

Honestly.....let's not kid ourselves here.....most of the firefights in the OT look like paintball.  Just sayin.....

Well, I was more referring to the lightsaber fights... You are very much correct about gun fights in any of the Star Wars movies.

MrInsaneA said:

Realism? Dude, it's not like they CGI-ed the swordplay in the Mustafar fight. That was their actual movements, in real time. So if they actually did that, that means it's in the realm of possibility. I don't know why two actors awkwardly swinging laser swords at each other is any different from two actors SKILLFULLY swinging laser swords at each other. 

Point is, while some people may like the OT fights better, that doesn't mean the Prequel fights should conform to them. At least in my opinion.

You know, that's like arguing that a real gun fight is just like a paint ball war. You act differently when you know your life is danger, but with paint ball you know you're not going to die from anything so you do things that would be foolish and risky in a real gun fight.

PT looks like paint ball.

I always saw the PT fights as cotton candy. It looks good and tasty, but after too long my teeth hurt and I have a stomach ache. OT fights for me are like a fine perfectly cooked steak. Mmmmmm steak. It looks meaty, it tastes great, and I feel fulfilled.

Point being the PT fights were filled with needless flipping and for me lost all sense of the danger of it all. They just went at each other like they had wet noodles, with no thought that it may take off their heads in the madness. In the OT, they seemed fully aware that they were holding a lightning bolt, and carefully picked their swings. I always go back to the ESB duel. Giant Vader crashing down with one demolishing swing after another, and Luke barely holding onto his weapon every time. IT. LOOKED. DANGEROUS. The first time I saw it I was one the edge of my seat wondering when Luke's arms would give way and he would be done. And man was he broken by the end. It was just a level of realism that is completely lost in the prequels.

Sorry if this has been posted, I just never saw it myself, but I think it could be a great idea.

http://www.youtube.com/user/magnoliafan78#p/u/6/EiOA5iYckPs

I didn't learn about this here, but on aintitcoolnews.com Pretty awesome.

Have to say, I loved your earlier work, but as Raiders is my favorite movie of all time, I'm giddy over this. Thanks for all the effort!

Not sure if anyone saw that this was being done, but being an Indy fan first, THIS IS EXCITING!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ILoeH2eB_UQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=M2yU8zR8JFI

Seems like there was an edit that used dialogue from Passion of the Christ for some of the Neimodians. Can't remember for sure.

Good idea on the Mass Effect stuff too. But honestly if I'm going to go to that much trouble to change the language, it might be easier to do redubs.

TK-949 said:

 

doubleofive said:

that not all Imperials are mass murdering psychopaths.

Well, I am. ;-)

 

I don't know who you are space man, but dang it your signature picture made me laugh.

I think so too... I'll tinker and see if it's even possible.

Mrebo said:

TheoOdo said:

We may agree that it's silly for Obi-Wan to be dressed as a Jedi whilst in hiding, but it's been established - from Return of the Jedi on, if not earlier - that that's just what he was doing.

This is compelling evidence. But what about:

Is it because this is truly the outfit of peasants and Jedis have adopted it? It is a little odd that no distinction was made between Jedi clothing and Tatooine clothing.

Thank you. This was my point all along.

Having thoughts of changing a major scene in my edit.

http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/The-ANH-SE-Redux-Ideas-thread-Radical-Ideas-Welcome/post/534381/#TopicPost534381

post 1406 is the idea and you can read my thoughts past it... It's very interesting to me.

The Aluminum Falcon said:

As much as I love the duel, cutting it is an inspired idea. The duel was inserted there to introduce audiences in 1977 to lightsaber fights, but with the series working as a whole, it would probably be interesting to have it cut. Ben come across as having become more contemplative since Episode III and Vader seems more brash and revenge-driven still.

Precisely.

I guess I've never tried an MKV.... I may tinker a bit and see if I can come up with something.