Master Lawdog

Octorox said:

CourtlyHades296 said:

Adywan did a good job removing Yavin IV from the SE shot of the fighters approaching the Death Star. You should check it out, and possibly use it in the next version of ANH.

I think Hal’s said that continuity errors don’t bother him if they were in the film originally. Doesn’t the pre-SE shot have Yavin IV in it too or am I misremembering?

That is true. One of the things that makes Adywan’s work so impressive is how he has really payed attention to the tiniest details. There are some creative changes he’s made that I disagree with, but overall, an incredible piece of work.

On a side note, I’d like to know how Mos Eisley is going. I don’t know what the plan is, but I could pitch my own scenario for how it plays out.

Oh well. Just an idea that came into my head.

I just had a great idea for altering one of Palpatine’s lines for the Rey Nobody version.

ORIGINAL:
“Your master, Luke Skywalker was saved by his father, the only family you have here… is me.”

ALTERATION:
“Your master, Luke Skywalker was saved by his father, the only family you have… is here.”

After that cues Rey looking at the Battle of Exegol, as Palatine is referring to the Resistance, as it’s a reveal that they are here as well to her.

I just had a great idea for altering one of Palpatine’s lines, but I think my pitch is too late.

ORIGINAL:
“Your master, Luke Skywalker was saved by his father, the only family you have here… is me.”

ALTERATION:
“Your master, Luke Skywalker was saved by his father, the only family you have… is here.”

After that cues Rey looking at the Battle of Exegol, as Palatine is referring to the Resistance, as it’s a reveal that they are here as well to her.

Elkkuvelkku said:

I only now came across this, and I’d love to hear your work if possible! Huge respect to you for putting your time into making these, music and ambience makes all the difference in audiobooks!

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DSX said:

Hi Master Lawdog. Awesome work you are doing. I am a big fan of theatrical audiobooks and loved listening to Phil Dragash’s Lord of the rings and Bluefax’s the Hobbit. But my favorite book series by far is Harry Potter.
I’ve only listened to Jim Dale’s audiobook so I am very much excited to listen to Stephen Frys version WITH all these great additions you’re making.

I already found your work elsewhere so I don’t think there is a reason to send me a PM like I see here?

You are right about that.

WoCool said:

I’d love a listen! This would be great on my upcoming trip!

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I know people have done color corrections and such, but I’d like to see someone take the 4K remasters, and completely color grade them so the colors look proper. I think Adywan’s color grading looks terrific, as it looks clear to see, colorful in the right places it should be, yet not too over saturated.

A New Hope looks the best of the three, though a little too dull. The Empire Strikes Back never looked good color wise in 4K, and Return of the Jedi, while it wasn’t transferred out of focus like the 2004/2011 remaster, it still looks too dark and desaturated. I remember how bright and colorful the Sail Barge Assault originally looked.

Also, something that has rarely been said about the 4K remasters is the film grain, and that’s because there really isn’t any. It’s the same issue the 2011 Blu-rays of the Prequels had, where it looks too soft looking.

I gotta be honest, I’m not really a fan of the color grading on the 4K release, especially of The Empire Strikes Back.

Mrrk said:

If possible I would love to hear your work.

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mr.twabfish said:

I would love to hear your work - this sounds amazing!

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G&G-Fan said:

Master Lawdog said:

I’m curious if anyone is going to request having Vader’s eyebrows back.

Why? The lack of eyebrows makes more sense. Even in just the context of the OT Vader was always supposed to have gotten a lava bath.

I agree, but there may be some people who prefer the eyebrows.

I’m curious if anyone is going to request having Vader’s eyebrows back.

gbroyce said:

I would love to get access

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I still prefer Sebastian Shaw as Anakin as a Force ghost, no matter which movie it is.

matthewfox64 said:

I would love to get a link to these. I just started getting into audiobooks, went through some incredibly atmospheric star wars ones only to be a little disappointed when I got to Potter with the lack of production. This sounds incredible and exactly what I wanted!

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FrosenFoot said:

Been a while since I checked in on this project. How are things coming along Noah? I’m so excited for the grand finale! I hope you’ve been enjoying working on it thus far. I’m guessing that seeing this huge undertaking of yours finally come to an end is bittersweet for you. Wish you the best 😃

I’ve been a little busy and at times distracted, but I’m getting there. I actually got a chapter done yesterday. As of right now, the first thirteen chapters are done. I’m going to try getting back to work on the project once I get some other things done, one of those being going out to see The Secrets of Dumbledore.

Gumamela said:

I recently started reading the series again, I would love to listen to your enhanced version of the audio books if you’re still sharing 😃

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Vilgefortz said:

Master Lawdog said:

MoviesGamesMusic said:

You mention that you are “planning” to rescore Snyder’s films using past Superman and Batman themes. Is there any possibility you won’t do this? I love both their classic themes but they just do not fit Snyder’s molds for these characters in his films.

I don’t think it would be a popular choice as you stated.

However, each to their own as this is YOUR own personal edit. Just wanted to say I would be interested if this change wasn’t made that’s all.

Master Lawdog said:

papill6n88 said:

Master Lawdog said:

I’m planning on making edits of Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 1984, Aquaman, Man of Steel, Batman V Superman and Justice League.

For the Superman’s ones, do you plan to make them less dark and more colorful maybe?

More colorful. I will say upfront that my plans and intentions for Zack Snyder’s films are going to be extremely unpopular with many people. I’m planning on re-scoring and restoring John Williams’ Superman theme and Danny Elfman’s Batman theme.

I’ve already done edits of Superman, Superman II and Superman Returns already, if you’d like to check them out.

I hate to say this, but I’m not going back on my decision. I just find Hans Zimmer and Junkie XL’s scores to be depressing, forgettable and droning with the wallpaper sound most films released today I have.

Hans Zimmer’s Superman theme, for what it is, is a good fine theme, but to me, it’s not a good and appropriate Superman theme. I have never liked Junkie XL’s theme, as it felt like getting smacked upside the head with a keyboard. Very loud and headache inducing.

I’m sorry that some will not like my thoughts on the music and why I plan on replacing it, however, I am not the first to do this. Agent 9’s edit of Man of Steel, which will play a heavy influence on these projects, replaced Zimmer’s work with John Williams’ masterpiece of a score, and his project won Favorite Edit of the Month on fanedit.org.

I’ve put Elfman’s Batman theme, Elfman’s Flash theme from 90s show, classic Batman Tv show theme and classic Wonder Woman TV show theme in my JL edit and won FEOTM too 😃 Also, I consider Elfman’s JL soundtrack to be better than the music from ZSJL, which I consider to be really boring.

I will always support that kind of changes.

I have to agree.

feronstost said:

Doctor M said:

Master Lawdog said:

While everyone here is waiting on the final audiobook to be released, here is a little something I put together for fun that you all may enjoy.

https://vimeo.com/575462602

So much better. Not many composers create such memorable soundtracks.

I think Desplat did a fantastic job with the scores for the last two films. Very emotional and epic. But it is undeniable how good this works.

I do agree with you, but I did want to try this out for fun. It is odd how Hedwig’s Theme is the only theme Doyle, Hooper and Desplat continued to use in the series after John Williams left.

MoviesGamesMusic said:

You mention that you are “planning” to rescore Snyder’s films using past Superman and Batman themes. Is there any possibility you won’t do this? I love both their classic themes but they just do not fit Snyder’s molds for these characters in his films.

I don’t think it would be a popular choice as you stated.

However, each to their own as this is YOUR own personal edit. Just wanted to say I would be interested if this change wasn’t made that’s all.

Master Lawdog said:

papill6n88 said:

Master Lawdog said:

I’m planning on making edits of Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 1984, Aquaman, Man of Steel, Batman V Superman and Justice League.

For the Superman’s ones, do you plan to make them less dark and more colorful maybe?

More colorful. I will say upfront that my plans and intentions for Zack Snyder’s films are going to be extremely unpopular with many people. I’m planning on re-scoring and restoring John Williams’ Superman theme and Danny Elfman’s Batman theme.

I’ve already done edits of Superman, Superman II and Superman Returns already, if you’d like to check them out.

I hate to say this, but I’m not going back on my decision. I just find Hans Zimmer and Junkie XL’s scores to be depressing, forgettable and droning with the wallpaper sound most films released today have.

Hans Zimmer’s Superman theme, for what it is, is a good fine theme, but to me, it’s not a good and appropriate Superman theme. I have never liked Junkie XL’s Batman theme, as it felt like getting smacked upside the head with a keyboard. Very loud and headache inducing.

I’m sorry that some will not like my thoughts on the music and why I plan on replacing it, however, I am not the first to do this. Agent 9’s edit of Man of Steel, which will play a heavy influence on these projects, replaced Zimmer’s work with John Williams’ masterpiece of a score, and his project won Favorite Edit of the Month on fanedit.org.

Doctor M said:

Master Lawdog said:

While everyone here is waiting on the final audiobook to be released, here is a little something I put together for fun that you all may enjoy.

https://vimeo.com/575462602

So much better. Not many composers create such memorable soundtracks.

Thanks. Even though I’m restraining to only use music from each movie for each individual audiobook, I might put in some familiar cues to really give the emotional impact the finale should deserve.

blindeagle141 said:

Would love to listen to this - Very excited for this experience

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While everyone here is waiting on the final audiobook to be released, here is a little something I put together for fun that you all may enjoy.

https://vimeo.com/575462602

Too bad they didn’t also have the Force ghosts on Exegol and Ben at the end with Luke and Leia like this masterpiece of a fan edit.