Any visual comparison coming for this clip? :)
^ and smoke a pipe ;)
Funny how the article bashes blinking Ewoks but fails to mention Ady's cantina scene or blinking Yoda.
Yoda blinks naturally, with a slight face scrunch, etc... Ewoks just do the creepy eye thing.
Though, if you pay attention to the article, it does say that many people would be pissed off if Lucas made the same changes as Ady, which would include those things.
I sat down and watched the faces vhs today for the first time in about 10 years (found a factory sealed set for $10) and was brought back to my childhood... and as the trailer at the beginning ended, I heard the words stated in a slow, emphasized way... ONE... LAST... TIME...
I give up. :P
Let there be no bad blood here. Lightsaber wounds cauterize instantly, after all ;)
I mean this in a totally non-offensive way, but I think too many people get caught up in thinking this project is a preservation as opposed to what the special editions should have been - enhancements that improve the quality of the material and help add to the impact of the film without detracting from it.
This lackluster line is a nice example of the sort of thing a special edition CAN touch up on when every detail is analyzed and perfected.
I believe my exact lines were "Keep an eye on them. I have debts to pay." It plays into the dynamics, and makes Anakin seem less innocent. I'm excited to see an actually well done edit that does this (mine was passing at best) - I'll be viewing it tonight.
Considering how many players are available that can play both NTSC and PAL discs, I was curious if anyone has watched both region versions, and if the better resolution on PAL really stands out. ANYONE? :)
If I were to slow the video playback on the PAL version to 24p(23.9....), and then replace the audio with the NTSC version audio so it matched up, technically speaking i should have the best version of Revisited possible.
A lot of Bluray players play a variety of video files now, and output at 24p.
In this setup, would it be worth it to try this, or would the results be negligible? Keep in mind, nothing would be re-encoded from what Adywan originally released.
Who else is waiting for the announcement of the OUT on Blu that's supposed to be coming today?
Happy Birthday, sir. I too am glad that there is still good in you.
Out of curiosity, what did you change Watto's subs to so Anakin joins up with the group?
I did something similar, and found that it actually added a dynamic to the scene, rather than cheapened it.
3. Every time we want to make advancements in quality, they make you pay again. This last one is my biggest gripe with DVD-->Blu-->FutureThat one I have to give you. Although, if we were talking directly about BD, I already have all the tech and at this point to stream movies, you must buy specialized tech too or at least f*ck around with the tech you already have.
The problem here is that this will continue to be the case for digital copies of movies as well, because of the simple fact that streamable/downloadable copies tend to mimic the quality of currently available physical media. DVD was the physical media, so we got 480p digital files. Bluray is the physical media, so we get 1080p (often just 720p) digital files. This is going to be the case in the future, IMHO. Which means each time the physical format moves forward, you'll need better PCs, more space, better internet...
As a side note, I personally think that Standalone Upconverting DVD players greatly diminished what could have been a very successful Bluray takeover. By only allowing Bluray players to upconvert DVDs, everyone would've had to dip a toe into Bluray. Combine that with combo-pack only releases, where people would choose to watch the Bluray copy and be wowed...
Personally, I think the biggest problem with physical media vs streaming is the potential for the physical media to get worn out. I would love to see the next generation of media come in the form of something akin to UMD, with an outer casing that prevents direct damage to the disc.
I HATE streaming/downloading, because while costs may be less for individual films, the cost of a new hard drive and fast internet come in large chunks, and bandwidth limits what you are able to view, despite those costs.
And its nice to see the blurays on the shelf :)
No, i think we're still on "Summer" as the tentative release date.
PIF would be too difficult this time around anyway, since few people have bluray writers atm. I'd be happy to upload and seed off thepiratebay; i have decent cable internet.
adywan said:
Update:
Today i did an update ;)
See? Instant anticipation :P
Meant no disrespect to Adywan at all with my comment. For some reason a lot of my comments seem to strike a nerve accidentally...
I've just noticed a marked decline in posts by Ady on here (if I recall correctly, he has been having internet issues that won't load the forums) and thought it might be nice to get little notes like "color correcting ______ today" or "fixing ____". (Perhaps emailed to someone who could post them for him)
... my ideas are always lighthearted suggestions, and I don't intend to accuse or criticize in any way.
Maybe Ady could start writing a journal of sorts, every night vaguely outlining what he worked on. A post of what Ady is doing everyday would be awesome, and probably help build back up some anticipation for people who have lost a little in the silence.
It seems slightly inappropriate to start a thread about changes you'd like to see specifically in someone else's edit, especially when there is a thread created by the editor specifically designated for discussion of that edit.
But perhaps I'm misunderstanding. Are you stating a desire for changed music in any new edit of ANH? If so, perhaps you could change your thread title to reflect that, as in that case it would be misleading.
Thanks everyone for taking the time to answer my questions/responding to my speculations and thoughts. It's a lot easier than wading through over a thousand pages.
I'm excited to be a part of the RotJ:R thread from the beginning, so I can also be a completely informed individual :)
I know they won't be in 1080p, I was mostly joking (I am holding out for the PT to be in 1080p. Considering how fast technology is moving forward, I wouldn't be surprised if internet speeds and burnable media allowed for it by the time Ady finishes them.)
Muddy, nice personal sacrifice for the project! I will say though, simple donations are a nice option because I can easily send $20 your way, but it's hard to bid on an ebay lot :(
To my original point about purchasing a new Top-of-the-Line PC for Ady, I think that is a reasonable donation goal that could stay open for quite a while. We'd probably have the money raised by the time Ady is ready for RotJ:R, and considering the potential speed increases with the latest CPUs and GPUs, the project would go that much faster. He'd be able to implement his ideas in real-time, virtually unhindered by potential loading and rendering.
I was hoping to donate as well... Very excited that donations were met that quickly, but hoping there might be another opportunity. Maybe we can start donating to get Ady a top of the line PC so ROTJ:R and ANH:R:HD can be 1080p :)
You underestimate his power!
Awesome, I get a chance to donate :)
Ady posted some info over on the facebook page I haven't seen mentioned here:
i'm using the 6.1 DTS-HD tracks as a basis for the audio, but it will be a new mix due to all the extra elements and edits. The rear centre channel is probably the lamest channel i have ever heard in a 6.1 mix. there are only about 4 times thought the whole movie that any effects come out of the channel and that is only a split second effect. Plus the rear left/right channels are pretty lame too, with really hard music edit cuts that just suddenly come in, or ambient effects that just suddenly stop for no reason. This mix is going to be ultra surround sound. Due to the nature of this edit there is no way i can use the theatrical PCM tracks
The blu-ray version will be a BD-25. The sound mix will be a DTS-HD 6.1 mix on the blu-ray and a AC3 5.1 mix on the DVDs. When i say "ultra surround" i mean a mix that actually utilises all 7 speakers instead of just some music and sound effects now and then.
He'd be able to act simply as a guard to Palpatine in that circumstance. He is always in disguise anyway. Considering the fact that a lot of Anakin's actions hinged on Padme, I couldn't see Palpatine telling him to just forget her. Instead, I see him stringing Vader along on promises of possible resurrection. Attending the funeral, seeing her dead seems like it would help that along nicely.