I Genuinely teared up at the older Anakins Force ghost. Theres something so emotional about seeing Anakin much older than he was yet the same as we remember him. It's like his soul has finally returned. Truly Spectacular what you have done!
Honestly now that he knows he's not as hated as he thought, he may be more likely to do it, since he's already come back for 3 projects in the past couple years.
Could be done with AI Deepfake to change the face to the more current Hayden Christensen. Would need a proper set up to get it done well, but even a guy with a decent rig in his basement can do it with the know-how. Perhaps I will take a crack at it.
People will not ever fully understand the overwhelming work and level of passion this took, and I want you to know how much I admire you for this and how thankful I am that finally we have the story of the original trilogy how it feels it was truly always intended to be told.
@@redacted1462 lol "stolen"? It's pretty self-evident that it is mostly the Special Editions, but cutting back to the theatrical versions when it should. I never claimed this was anything else. It still took a lot of time and work, especially the many new things that I changed and added myself.
You deserve an Oscar for this. Preserving the original intent of the films, and removing some of the terrible new changes you can't avoid on streaming and new blu rays is insanely important.
Most of what we originally got was not the original intent though. For example, storyboards show that the Sarlacc pit was always meant to have a giant beak-like tongue popping out.
I finished the Trilogy at the weekend and can whole heartedly say this is the definitive trilogy version for me. The amount of work you have put into this cant be appreciated enough my friend so thanks from all of us for your dedication to making such a fantastic final cut!
For anyone wanting to download the 4K version but are getting the "quota received" message: 1. in the upper right corner, click on the Drive symbol, organize/add to my drive and add a shortcut 2. Create a new folder in your Drive (might be easier to create it prior to doing Step 1, ie SW 1, SW 2, SW3) 3. Place the shortcut inside that folder 4. Open Drive and right click to download on the FOLDER itself. It will zip the contents and then allow you to download. 5. Enjoy, and may the Force be with you.
I was a bit worried about how you'd handle Boba's voice in ESB, but you really did a great job of blending them together in a decent way. Having his original lines be the distortion from the helmet is a great addition to Morrison's Boba voice.
Your changes that you made are incredibles, my dad and I are so ready to watch your edition of the original Star Wars trilogy in the best possible way. Thanks for making this project very special. My dad is gonna love the changes that you made in The Empire Strikes Back, is my father's favorite movie. May the Force be with you!
For the longest time I’ve been telling everyone that my favorite version of Star Wars doesn’t exist. I actually like some of the special edition changes, while finding some of the others as abominations. This Final Cut…… I think hits that sweet spot for me (for the most part)! This is fantastic!!!! So now I have the 4K77/80/83, Despecialized Trilogy and now the Final Cut Trilogy. I love all of them. Thank you so much for your hard work. What a dedication. Congratulations, all of us fans love you!!!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it, and am so glad I could share this project with you and other like-minded fans who wanted a sweet spot between the old and the new :)
You have changed it into a version I have fantasized about for years. This goes above and beyond what I personally would have loved to see for years now.. I'm greatly looking forward to being able to download and watch this. Thank you so much for your dedication and the amount of effort you have put into this. ❤
From a fan who was there in 1977 to see the original on opening weekend: this is BEYOND amazing. Thank you for sharing this gift with fans all over the world!
14:08 Thank you for using a screen wipe instead of a cross fade for this shot. To me it never really looked right and in other fan edits you could still see part of the ring out to the Jabba scene.
I'm glad you noticed and appreciated that! Haha it was actually way harder than you would think to transition and not still see the tail end of the Jabba scene, but I finally got just the right frame to start/end it on!
It’s a minor thing but I actually prefer Han’s special edition line of “I can see a lot better.” Sounds both very in-character for him and feels like it would do a somewhat better job of reassuring Lando while also at the same time not reassuring him at all. 😂
Yeah I always thought that was funnier and more in character for the scene. One of two choices I disagreed with David on. Other being one of the Mos Eisley CG shots being included over another.
AMAZING! Just watched A New Hope. I’m 51 and ANH was first movie I ever saw in a theater so I’ve been chasing a good original version for decades. I would say I wanted Despecialized but there were a few shots here and there in the Special Editions so this is a perfect combination best of best bits. Thank you!!
My dream is that one day there will be a program that lets you pick and choose exactly what you want in your version of Star Wars. In the meantime, this is the best. Thanks for all your work :)
Looks so cool! I can see you put a lot of effort into this. I had one question though, is it fully legal to download this? As long as I have a DVD Copy of it?
Amazing work!!! Honestly, in my opinion, it's the best thing that could have happened to Star Wars. At the same time, it's a huge shame for Disney, because your version is better than their version. I decided to try to record this masterpiece on VHS.
As a SW fan of over 40 years now (holy shit I'm old!!) I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I wasnt able to download the 4k version due to too many downloads but was able to get the 1080 versions and cant waitto watch them tonight!! YOU ARE A LEGEND!! I'll probably end up thanking you again after watching them : )
If you make a folder in your google drive and put a shortcut to the files in that folder, you should be able to download the folder and thus the 4K versions!
The amount of work that has gone into this is astonishing. Thanks for putting it out in full 4K. As a life-long SW that grew up with the OT fan I really appreciate this project.
This is beyond impressive. The labour that's gone into this is incredible, and I like literally everything you've done. The reversed shot of Vader you fixed is one of those "Takes hours to fix, but you'd notice if I didn't" shots. Excellent work. Really love how you cut Jabba out of 4 too. I think it's really good to build up that character, and adding Boba Fett into that scene was kinda just... pointless. Cutting it entirely gives us that "well they can't return to Tatooine" followed by the payoff of them being in deep shit with Jabba when they do come back in ROTJ. Lovely work, truly.
I am genuinely wowed, I haven't yet watched these edits, but this video definitely motivated me too. you made my mouth drop to floor with that 3P0 character arc comment, never caught on to that after all these years. also side note that changing focus shot in the sarlacc pit shot does wonders in blending the 90s cgi with the live action footage
With hope, this is the last time the Original Trilogy is touched. You did a great job and I’ll let myself dream of a timeline where Disney hires you to clean up the versions they currently have
This is... pretty much everything I could've ever wanted from an OT fanedit. While I disagree with a few combinations, it's nice to finally have an option for those of us that prefer a _couple_ of the Special Edition changes to their original counterparts, as unholy as that may sound to some.
I love a lot of these changes! I think you did a great job compiling all of the most preferred things from each cut. I agree with pretty much everything you've done here, and I applaud the extra effort in doing brand new things. The new Hayden ghost is especially quite good. I can't imagine it was too easy. Also thanks so much for removing Vader's nooos, using Adywan's ROTJ Emperor hologram, and restoring "Bring my Shuttle!" (plus the entire pacing of the climax). One place where I do disagree is that I don't really care for any of the added CG. I prefer when it's consistently the practical effects from the original cuts, as the switching between them can break immersion for me. I prefer when it consistently has effects from the time it was made and not CG added from 20 years later. But that's my own preference for my own cut of the film. Something beautiful about fan-edits is that anyone can make their own, using what others have contributed to make their own perfect versions. In the end, this is your cut, you did what you wanted, and I applaud you for it. You did an amazing job, and I'm sure so many will love what you've released.
I can’t thank you enough for doing this! This is the version I always dreamed of watching. It really is the best of everything. Not only did you make the choices I would have, you outdid yourself by making parts even better! What a labor of love this was. My kids and I are going to get so much enjoyment from this. All the very best to you! 😊❤
I do appreciate the work. I love you kept Jason's Boba voice in the background. I hate his contribution has been erased from 2004- to present. You had me at removing Vader's "no!!"
The amount of dedication you have combining all 5 versions AND make your own special edits on them?! Outstanding work! I don't plan on watching them, but maybe soon!
Great work all around! The all-new version of the scene with the Emperor talking to Vader in "Empire" is absolutely jaw-dropping. And clever way to work in everyone at the cantina. The sarlacc fixes are impeccable. Nice blending on the dewback stuff. What can I say? It all looks amazing! Oh, and I agree with you about Threepio's character arc. You're right, not many people do talk about that. :)
A long time ago I tried to do this exact thing - a custom cut of the entire trilogy with new effects, the best parts of SE kept in, the others thrown out, etc. It was way too big a task for one man, so I dropped out. I'm really, really happy to see that someone has done exactly what I've always envisioned, and THEN SOME! Things I never even thought about. Clearly the right people were involved in this project, so congrats to everyone. Welcome to the definitive, truly FINAL version of the original trilogy we all know, love, and grew up with.
It's really crazy timing that your video came out a couple of hours before Sean Chandler posted his video about the OT and the Special Editions. Your version of the movies, mixing, picking and choosing from all versions really interest me. Imma seek them out and watch them. I've wanted to have something like this for a while, just taking the changes that make sense, that are right, then leaving the rest untouched. Thanks and cheers from France! 🍻
I actually prefer Han's "I can see a lot better now" to the original. Fits better with Lando's comedic panicking. I'm not too sure about the Boba Fett voice, feels like it needs a bit more messing with the volumes, however the "Put captain Solo in the cargo hold" line is the perfect one to me and works the best. However, those are just my personal prefrences. This edit is a masterpiece, and it restores the good, eliminates the questionable, but keeps the charm of every version of the films. I really can't wait to watch it, and share with my friends!
I believe this is the definitive edition of the original Star Wars trilogy, I don’t think I’m ever going to go back to any other versions because this is amazing!
Thanks a lot, i am a star wars fan since 8 y/o and havent watch the original trilogy since 2010, your version make me think its the perfect time to rewatch it. I wish it had subtitles in other languages, since I speak Spanish. Thanks again
Looks AMAZING. Coming from a former fan who only got back to watching this media because of TPM 25th anniversary. Older Anakin force ghost, wonky CGI removals, while still keeping some of the good magic Lucas added initially. I would love it if you also did similar work to the prequels (which I grew up on as well as the originals). Thanks for doing this!
Mr. Kaylor. Absolutely incredible achievement in editing, compositing, and design. This is a pivotal moment for me, because these will be the versions I choose to watch with my kid this year. Thank you and much respect.
Vader landing in the death star 2 hangar during ESB from special edition is so goofy....especially with Jerjerrod clearly there. I guess you could say it was under construction even back then, but it still feels odd using a ROTJ shot.
Definitely. And it doesn't even make sense for it to be the Death Star II at all, even if it was under construction, because we clearly see Vader approaching his Super Star Destroyer before, and being in it after.
Was able to download all three and plan to watch them this week after work! I had thought about making something similar to this at one point in my life, but now I don't need to! You nail exactly what your cut aims to do best of both worlds. Whenever I watch the 4K Theatricals I miss some of the quality changed the special editions did bring. Thank You!
Masterful edit. You did so many edits I wanted to make when I thought about doing this myself. You also made a ton of edits I never would have considered. There were a couple I was sad to see go, like the stormtroopers and dewbacks on Tatooine. To me, it just makes it feel like the recovery of the Death Star plans was a much bigger and more important operation, as it should be, though I definitely would have trimmed those shots some. They go on way too long. Similar with the mini-probes that accompany the Stormtroopers in Mos Eisly. But all in all, incredible edit. Thank you for doing this way better than I could have. Can't wait to binge these final cuts tonight. :D
That battle of Yavin comparison is night-and-day. I’ve never seen the 1977 original, so I always assumed the effects were good from the beginning. Now I see that there was a serious jump in quality between the original releases of A New Hope and the next two movies. I know the special additions get a lot of hate for some of their stupid changes, but I really appreciate them remastering that battle up to ep. VI standards.
I'm a working audio engineer & I thought it sounded dumb. There were a few changes I didn't care fore (I'm incredibly impressed with the majority of the work done here), but the Boba Fett voice was literally the only change in this that was actually bad, imo.
@@BaldPerspective I've also worked in audio engineering, and I thought it sounded cool, and what's more than even what it sounds like is just the idea of honoring both actors at once. But to each their own
@@TheVarietyGuy I kinda hyped myself up when you said you used both & thought you used diff voices for diff lines or even used one voice for a line, but with certain words from the other comped in.
This looks great, I love how you preserved the originals while keeping some of the positive changes of the special edition. I’m so checking this out! Thank you for creating what may very well be the definitive versions of the original trilogy.
Additionally, methinks I'll use your version of ROTJ as a goto, till Adywan releases his version (which many will know, will retain the original Sarlaac look and the removal of the Victory Celebration music). Absolutely dug the inclusion of Rebel fighters/pilots too!
i could go in to detail about how you're the besterest ever for making this but i'll be here all day so i'll sum it up: thank you, from the bottom of mine and every star wars fan's hearts, for bringing what all of us have wanted for years to life.
Wow! You did a great job with a lot of good taste. Your version, for an old Star Wars fan like me (48), is the definitive version: the perfect combination between the original spirit of the films and the modern special effects. I was waiting to watch this since 1997: THANK YOU!
Soooo, I have no idea if you have noticed this too, but when previewing the files in the web player, despite having no SFX or dialogue and leaving only the soundtrack behind, it gives the effect of viewing the Trilogy as "Silent Film" versions of themselves, much like early examples of the old adventure serials Lucas loved watching growing up, and, to be perfectly honest, REALLY makes John Williams' musical score shine through all the better. I know this was probably unintended, but I think it adds a whole new dimension to experiencing them and that's a benefit in my book all things considered.
That is definitely intended! I state in the PDF linked in the description that the files have two audio tracks - the normal 5.1 mix with all the dialog and sound effects, and then the stereo isolated score tracks that are just the music. I love watching the movies as a "silent film" sometimes with solely John Williams' beautiful music playing! Now I don't know why the web-player is playing that track instead of the normal one like I intended, but if you download the files, you'll get both tracks to switch between :)
This is going to be my definitive version to watch from now on! I’ve always been a special edition defender overall and always wanted a version with just the changes I want. This iteration is basically what I always wanted. Keeps the best special edition, fixes errors that always drove me crazy, and wow that color grade is perfect. I cannot wait to show my daughter this for her first Star Wars experience soon!
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you agree with my changes, and am so glad you can use this version to show your daughter the best parts of Star Wars! 😁
@@TheVarietyGuy any chance of a larger 1080p version (20ish gb)? The 5 gb versions don’t meet my expectations and the 4k ones only work on my gaming pc. I have no easy way to get them to my tv downstairs and want my daughter to have the perfect t experience for the first time. (I only have 1080p screens in my house at present)
One change I dont see addressed here is Luke screaming as he falls down the shaft in ESB. I know that only appeared in the 97 VHS SE, and all subsequent Special Editions have rightfully discarded it, but its a thing that happened and you dont see many people address it these days.
Oh I know, that decision was baffling, haha. I thought about mentioning that in this video, but since it's basically just comparing the newest 2019 SE, I didn't really think it was relevant. But no, he does not scream when he falls, haha
Finally got my hands on these & all I can say is these are chef’s kiss 💋 👌 truly sublime work on your part. You should be very proud & these editions will be the only way I watch the OG Trilogy now alongside Hal9000’s cuts of the Prequel Trilogy & Sequel Trilogy.
There is something so satisfying and pleasing about seeing older Hayden as Anakin's force ghost that it makes the quintessential ending point of Star Wars.
Man, you did a GREAT job with this, sir! Before coming across this, I was imagining what I might do if I were ever to edit these movies myself (though I probably never would), and funnily enough, you actually made a lot of the same changes I was thinking of! I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way, either--I think you made a version that would be the most popular choice in the eyes of a huge portion of the Star Wars community if they knew about it. Great job, and thank you!
This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen. I cannot wait to download the Blu-Ray ISOs and make custom Blu-Rays for myself. This will be the definative release of these films and will have a prominent place on my film shelves for all to see. I love your use of deleted scenes. The only deleted scene that was not added back in that I kind of wish had been was the scene of Palpatine telling Jerjerrod to blow up the moon if the deflector shield was deactivated and the later scene of Jerjerrod being conflicted about doing so when the deflector shield is disabled. I liked this little bit of humanity for the Empire. Helped show that not everyone in the empire was as wicked as Palpatine. Makes the conflict more nuanced and more realistic.
Thank you so much!! I really liked that deleted scene/scenes too, but unfortunately it doesn't exist in very high quality, and it would kinda of stick out
@@TheVarietyGuy Yeah, perhaps some day some fans will either find a superior print, or will with the magic of digital film restoration and AI clean it up and bring it up to snuff with the rest of the available footage. When that day comes, which may well be sooner rather than later, I'll be sure to let you know. Until then, I will enjoy every second of your final cut releases. They are so wonderful and I cannot praise them enough.
Well I managed to download A New Hope, but for Emprire and Jedi it says that i cant download or play the file because too many users have done so recently. And that it could take up to 24hrs to be able to download the file. This is crazy its been 2 days lol. This is a good problem to have.
YESSSSSSSS ! It1s finally here! I've been counting the days!!! 🤩 Thank you so much for your effort! Haven't watched them yet but I'm sure they will be great! May be my go-to version of the originals. And thank you for the subtitles (i really need them) P.S:Any intention in making future edits for other star wars projects?
I loved your addition of the Rebel soldiers in the Falcon, though I would have liked it if you added Jerjerrod's conflict in the Battle of Endor, it really humanizes his character and adds tension in the battle instead of just Luke, Vader and Palpatine.
You have great instinct on what to keep and what to remove! I look forward to watching this, perhaps it'll become my Go-To version of the OT! *Why did you keep the Dug!? Noooooooo!!!!!
Thank you very much!! Edit: Haha sorry about the Dug!! I didn't see that much of an issue with it - it adds some slight movement to that otherwise brief static shot, and ties in to the prequels, lol.
@@TheVarietyGuyCan you do a OT unaltered with better effects and canon things? Such as Anakin at thr end of ROTJ, No Eye brows, Palpatine, and then updated effects.
@@TheVarietyGuy I mean without the added scenes, minimal changes at best, while keeping the Unaltered OT, unless it's very few changes. Like Force Ghost Anakin works since it ties with the Prequels, no eyebrows, Palpatine works, and etc, I'd have to dig deeper. I could explain more if there was a means of messaging you, by means of Discord.
Haha! FINALLY!!! I first noticed Vader's 'bobble' in theaters back in 1980. I didn't see it the first time I saw it in the theater, but I saw 'Empire' at least 6 times back then, probably more. I was 9 years old then, but even after all these years, you are VERY MUCH RIGHT... Once you see it, you can't un-see it! For DECADES, no one I knew had noticed the 'bobble', until I pointed it out. So, I thank you for trying to fix it, but after seeing it so many times, it doesn't look right with a fix! Btw, the fixed version still has a 'tell'. The cape is a bit worse than the bobble, IMO. Sorry, but it's an easy enough fix. For me, I kinda feel victorious! I've been talking about that scene for 40 years, & FINALLY, someone else has seen it, & talked about it. (Yes, this is the first time I've heard anyone else talking about it.) So, my job is finished here... Well, YOU FINISHED IT, but for some reason I feel like it's a win for me, too. GOOD WORK! KEEP THE GOOD WORK GOING!!! 🤘😁👍 And... May the force be with y'all! 🤪🤘
That's hilarious!!! 😂 I'm glad I could vindicate you after all these years!! lol. I'm sorry that you got so used to it that now my "fixed" version looks weirder than the normal hahaha. I see what you mean about the cape tell. In my opinion it's still less noticeable than his entire body and head, but it definitely is there. Glad you enjoyed, and May the Force be with you too! :D
Wow, this was really a great experience! I have only had the time to watch your ROTJ 4K cut, but I wanted to say thank you. I haven't been able to watch a modern version of ROTJ without feeling "unsettled" (if I ever watch ROTJ, it is always the Despecialized version). I thoroughly enjoyed what you did and the decisions you made. Sure there are a couple of minor things I would have preferred different, but hey it's not my vision. As a whole, this is just phenomenal and will be my future go-to for watching ROTJ. I am looking forward to watching your cuts of ANH and ESB soon. Heck, even the PDF you created screams integrity. Thank you once again, I know this was quite time consuming for you.
Hey David, Happy OG Star Wars Day! Incredible and painstaking work you've done here! Been a fan since you're Siege of Mandalore/ROTS edit. Couldn't wait to get into watching 'em! Just gotta wait for the files to be available again.
Amazing work! I would love to watch the movies but I always find the same issue (not your fault)...files can't be viewed or downloaded because too much traffic
31:11 I think I know what the issue with the flipped Tauntaun scene is. Luke is established to be down and to the left of Han. When he ignites the lightsaber, it looks like he's going to cut into Luke instead of away from him. Ironically, the guts shot in the Special Edition has Han cut towards Luke when he really shouldn't do that and Final Cut fixes that.
I Genuinely teared up at the older Anakins Force ghost. Theres something so emotional about seeing Anakin much older than he was yet the same as we remember him. It's like his soul has finally returned. Truly Spectacular what you have done!
truly the most logical solution Lucasfilm missed out on
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you agree!
Nerd lol
Love seeing young force 👻 Anakin Skywalker
Cringe
I'd actually love it if they did a updated retake of Anakin ghost now with current Hayden since he's now closer to the age Anakin was when he passed.
I would love that
Honestly now that he knows he's not as hated as he thought, he may be more likely to do it, since he's already come back for 3 projects in the past couple years.
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Could be done with AI Deepfake to change the face to the more current Hayden Christensen. Would need a proper set up to get it done well, but even a guy with a decent rig in his basement can do it with the know-how. Perhaps I will take a crack at it.
People will not ever fully understand the overwhelming work and level of passion this took, and I want you to know how much I admire you for this and how thankful I am that finally we have the story of the original trilogy how it feels it was truly always intended to be told.
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it, and am so glad you enjoyed!
Most of it is just stolen from the special editions though? It's all pointless additions anyway.
@@redacted1462 lol "stolen"? It's pretty self-evident that it is mostly the Special Editions, but cutting back to the theatrical versions when it should. I never claimed this was anything else. It still took a lot of time and work, especially the many new things that I changed and added myself.
You deserve an Oscar for this.
Preserving the original intent of the films, and removing some of the terrible new changes you can't avoid on streaming and new blu rays is insanely important.
Most of what we originally got was not the original intent though. For example, storyboards show that the Sarlacc pit was always meant to have a giant beak-like tongue popping out.
@@vetarlittorf1807this happens all of the time. There is nothing wrong with a film not having everything that was originally intended.
I finished the Trilogy at the weekend and can whole heartedly say this is the definitive trilogy version for me. The amount of work you have put into this cant be appreciated enough my friend so thanks from all of us for your dedication to making such a fantastic final cut!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you enjoyed! :)
For anyone wanting to download the 4K version but are getting the "quota received" message:
1. in the upper right corner, click on the Drive symbol, organize/add to my drive and add a shortcut
2. Create a new folder in your Drive (might be easier to create it prior to doing Step 1, ie SW 1, SW 2, SW3)
3. Place the shortcut inside that folder
4. Open Drive and right click to download on the FOLDER itself. It will zip the contents and then allow you to download.
5. Enjoy, and may the Force be with you.
you're a friggen genius, thank you so much!
Of course! Happy to help.
Amazing! Thank you so much for this tip!
legend! downloading this before Disney's lawyers!
Dude, you saved me from a lot of headaches. This method worked, got them all downloaded with no problems.
Nothing brings me more joy than seeing the dancing C-3PO at the end of ROTJ.
I was a bit worried about how you'd handle Boba's voice in ESB, but you really did a great job of blending them together in a decent way. Having his original lines be the distortion from the helmet is a great addition to Morrison's Boba voice.
Thank you very much!!
Your changes that you made are incredibles, my dad and I are so ready to watch your edition of the original Star Wars trilogy in the best possible way. Thanks for making this project very special. My dad is gonna love the changes that you made in The Empire Strikes Back, is my father's favorite movie. May the Force be with you!
Thank you so much, I'm so glad!!
I'm your 69th like lol
For the longest time I’ve been telling everyone that my favorite version of Star Wars doesn’t exist. I actually like some of the special edition changes, while finding some of the others as abominations. This Final Cut…… I think hits that sweet spot for me (for the most part)! This is fantastic!!!! So now I have the 4K77/80/83, Despecialized Trilogy and now the Final Cut Trilogy. I love all of them. Thank you so much for your hard work. What a dedication. Congratulations, all of us fans love you!!!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it, and am so glad I could share this project with you and other like-minded fans who wanted a sweet spot between the old and the new :)
You have changed it into a version I have fantasized about for years. This goes above and beyond what I personally would have loved to see for years now..
I'm greatly looking forward to being able to download and watch this.
Thank you so much for your dedication and the amount of effort you have put into this.
❤
Thank you so much! I'm so glad!
From a fan who was there in 1977 to see the original on opening weekend: this is BEYOND amazing. Thank you for sharing this gift with fans all over the world!
14:08 Thank you for using a screen wipe instead of a cross fade for this shot. To me it never really looked right and in other fan edits you could still see part of the ring out to the Jabba scene.
I'm glad you noticed and appreciated that! Haha it was actually way harder than you would think to transition and not still see the tail end of the Jabba scene, but I finally got just the right frame to start/end it on!
It’s a minor thing but I actually prefer Han’s special edition line of “I can see a lot better.” Sounds both very in-character for him and feels like it would do a somewhat better job of reassuring Lando while also at the same time not reassuring him at all. 😂
I agree. Its also a nice conclusion to the other times where his post-carbonite eye sight issues are mentioned
It's also a lot funnier
Yeah I always thought that was funnier and more in character for the scene. One of two choices I disagreed with David on. Other being one of the Mos Eisley CG shots being included over another.
@@Logan_Irrelevantdid yoy help with this fan edit.
@@disneyboy3030 Nope, so really I can’t nitpick it, but it’s just something that rubbed me the wrong way yk?
AMAZING! Just watched A New Hope. I’m 51 and ANH was first movie I ever saw in a theater so I’ve been chasing a good original version for decades. I would say I wanted Despecialized but there were a few shots here and there in the Special Editions so this is a perfect combination best of best bits. Thank you!!
Thank you!! That's awesome, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Original version on DVD double pack original and special edition together
My dream is that one day there will be a program that lets you pick and choose exactly what you want in your version of Star Wars. In the meantime, this is the best. Thanks for all your work :)
I hope you enjoy!!
[Timestamps]:
• Intro - 0:00
• Color Grades - 1:01
• Special Edition Changes - 1:21
• Theatrical Version Changes - 11:29
• Audio Changes - 17:35
• The Final Cut Exclusives - 25:16
- Stormtroopers and Dewbacks - 25:33
- Obi-Wan's Krayt Dragon Call - 25:56
- Arrival in Mos Eisley - 26:50
- Cantina Aliens - 28:28
- The Falcon in Hyperspace - 29:09
- Biggs' Death - 30:24
- Un-Flipped Han Lightsaber Shot - 30:56
- The Emperor Scene - 31:20
- Boba Fett's Voice - 33:22
- Darth Vader's "Bobble" Fixed - 34:44
- Lapti Nek, and Oola in the Rancor Pit - 35:19
- Reworked Sarlaac Hybrid Sequence - 37:32
- Restored Deleted Rebel Soldiers Shots - 41:26
- Anakin's Force Ghost - 43:51
- Victory Celebration - 45:07
• Character Arc Showcase Interlude - 48:25
• Outro - 50:17
• End Cards - 51:18
Looks so cool! I can see you put a lot of effort into this. I had one question though, is it fully legal to download this? As long as I have a DVD Copy of it?
Do you mind if I one day combine this edit, Adywans edit, and my own interpretation to hAve 3 films of Episodes 1-6? + The Kenobi series?
@@ECLECTRIC_EDITS Not at all! Just be sure to credit me for the stuff that is exclusive to mine :)
@@lntr0verted-101 If you already own an official DVD of the films then you're good to go! Just please don't share the links publicly :)
@@TheVarietyGuy Thanks! I just tried downloading it but I have to wait, :(. Can't wait, sure it will be good!
Amazing work!!! Honestly, in my opinion, it's the best thing that could have happened to Star Wars. At the same time, it's a huge shame for Disney, because your version is better than their version. I decided to try to record this masterpiece on VHS.
That is awesome!!!
23:20 is all I have ever wanted back. Thank you so much!!!!!
He forgot "the magic word..."
4:30. That music cue with the X Wings banking in like that. It’s SO good!
As a SW fan of over 40 years now (holy shit I'm old!!) I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I wasnt able to download the 4k version due to too many downloads but was able to get the 1080 versions and cant waitto watch them tonight!! YOU ARE A LEGEND!! I'll probably end up thanking you again after watching them : )
Thanks so much!!! I hope you enjoy! :)
If you make a folder in your google drive and put a shortcut to the files in that folder, you should be able to download the folder and thus the 4K versions!
The amount of work that has gone into this is astonishing. Thanks for putting it out in full 4K. As a life-long SW that grew up with the OT fan I really appreciate this project.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you appreciate it! :)
29:30 - that hyperspace change is amazing!
This is beyond impressive. The labour that's gone into this is incredible, and I like literally everything you've done. The reversed shot of Vader you fixed is one of those "Takes hours to fix, but you'd notice if I didn't" shots. Excellent work. Really love how you cut Jabba out of 4 too. I think it's really good to build up that character, and adding Boba Fett into that scene was kinda just... pointless. Cutting it entirely gives us that "well they can't return to Tatooine" followed by the payoff of them being in deep shit with Jabba when they do come back in ROTJ.
Lovely work, truly.
Thank you very much!! I'm so glad you agree 😁
I am genuinely wowed, I haven't yet watched these edits, but this video definitely motivated me too. you made my mouth drop to floor with that 3P0 character arc comment, never caught on to that after all these years.
also side note that changing focus shot in the sarlacc pit shot does wonders in blending the 90s cgi with the live action footage
These will be my go-to versions from now on... a million thanks from every Star Wars fan in the galaxy, Mr. Kaylor!!!
This is mind-numbing amount of work and some people might not understand the effort in this but this actually seems amazing.
Thank you so much!! Yes it was, haha. I'm glad somebody understood that!
With hope, this is the last time the Original Trilogy is touched. You did a great job and I’ll let myself dream of a timeline where Disney hires you to clean up the versions they currently have
Most of this stuff was already in the special editions.
Blinking Ewoks was one change I didn’t mind.
I'm fine with the blinking, but the CGI pupils look pretty cursed, haha
Came here to say this
Well the thing is, every Ewoks eyes don't have pupils and don't blink, so I think it's fine without blinking or pupils.
Agreed!
Ewoks were supposed to blink their eyes originally, but there were problems with this mechanism.
This is... pretty much everything I could've ever wanted from an OT fanedit. While I disagree with a few combinations, it's nice to finally have an option for those of us that prefer a _couple_ of the Special Edition changes to their original counterparts, as unholy as that may sound to some.
I love a lot of these changes! I think you did a great job compiling all of the most preferred things from each cut. I agree with pretty much everything you've done here, and I applaud the extra effort in doing brand new things. The new Hayden ghost is especially quite good. I can't imagine it was too easy. Also thanks so much for removing Vader's nooos, using Adywan's ROTJ Emperor hologram, and restoring "Bring my Shuttle!" (plus the entire pacing of the climax). One place where I do disagree is that I don't really care for any of the added CG. I prefer when it's consistently the practical effects from the original cuts, as the switching between them can break immersion for me. I prefer when it consistently has effects from the time it was made and not CG added from 20 years later. But that's my own preference for my own cut of the film. Something beautiful about fan-edits is that anyone can make their own, using what others have contributed to make their own perfect versions. In the end, this is your cut, you did what you wanted, and I applaud you for it. You did an amazing job, and I'm sure so many will love what you've released.
I can’t thank you enough for doing this! This is the version I always dreamed of watching. It really is the best of everything. Not only did you make the choices I would have, you outdid yourself by making parts even better! What a labor of love this was. My kids and I are going to get so much enjoyment from this. All the very best to you! 😊❤
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it, and so glad you enjoyed!
I do appreciate the work. I love you kept Jason's Boba voice in the background. I hate his contribution has been erased from 2004- to present.
You had me at removing Vader's "no!!"
The amount of dedication you have combining all 5 versions AND make your own special edits on them?! Outstanding work! I don't plan on watching them, but maybe soon!
LOVE that you didn't try to fix Luke's infamous "Force Kick" at 40:03 Thank youuuu
Great work all around! The all-new version of the scene with the Emperor talking to Vader in "Empire" is absolutely jaw-dropping. And clever way to work in everyone at the cantina. The sarlacc fixes are impeccable. Nice blending on the dewback stuff. What can I say? It all looks amazing!
Oh, and I agree with you about Threepio's character arc. You're right, not many people do talk about that. :)
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! 😄
A long time ago I tried to do this exact thing - a custom cut of the entire trilogy with new effects, the best parts of SE kept in, the others thrown out, etc. It was way too big a task for one man, so I dropped out. I'm really, really happy to see that someone has done exactly what I've always envisioned, and THEN SOME! Things I never even thought about. Clearly the right people were involved in this project, so congrats to everyone. Welcome to the definitive, truly FINAL version of the original trilogy we all know, love, and grew up with.
ive been waiting for somebody to show comparison changes for ages. finally get to see things i knew were changed and things i didnt. cool
There’s something so special yet familiar about seeing an older version of Anakin’s force ghost standing next to Obi-wan & Yoda’s own force ghosts.
Yeah man it's the perfect blend of old and new. Just what a Special Edition should do!
The overlayed voices with Boba makes him sound more menacing tbh, like his armor's voice amplifier is damaged from all the badass shit he's done
I'm glad you think so 😎
The Final Cut is now the only way to truly experience the original trilogy.
What a masterpiece.
Thank you so much!
It's really crazy timing that your video came out a couple of hours before Sean Chandler posted his video about the OT and the Special Editions.
Your version of the movies, mixing, picking and choosing from all versions really interest me. Imma seek them out and watch them.
I've wanted to have something like this for a while, just taking the changes that make sense, that are right, then leaving the rest untouched.
Thanks and cheers from France! 🍻
I actually prefer Han's "I can see a lot better now" to the original. Fits better with Lando's comedic panicking. I'm not too sure about the Boba Fett voice, feels like it needs a bit more messing with the volumes, however the "Put captain Solo in the cargo hold" line is the perfect one to me and works the best. However, those are just my personal prefrences. This edit is a masterpiece, and it restores the good, eliminates the questionable, but keeps the charm of every version of the films. I really can't wait to watch it, and share with my friends!
You make justice, this is the best cut of Star Wars so far, thanks!!!
Thank you so much!!!
I believe this is the definitive edition of the original Star Wars trilogy, I don’t think I’m ever going to go back to any other versions because this is amazing!
Thanks a lot, i am a star wars fan since 8 y/o and havent watch the original trilogy since 2010, your version make me think its the perfect time to rewatch it. I wish it had subtitles in other languages, since I speak Spanish. Thanks again
Looks AMAZING. Coming from a former fan who only got back to watching this media because of TPM 25th anniversary. Older Anakin force ghost, wonky CGI removals, while still keeping some of the good magic Lucas added initially.
I would love it if you also did similar work to the prequels (which I grew up on as well as the originals). Thanks for doing this!
Mr. Kaylor. Absolutely incredible achievement in editing, compositing, and design. This is a pivotal moment for me, because these will be the versions I choose to watch with my kid this year. Thank you and much respect.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it, and I'm so glad you enjoyed
Vader landing in the death star 2 hangar during ESB from special edition is so goofy....especially with Jerjerrod clearly there. I guess you could say it was under construction even back then, but it still feels odd using a ROTJ shot.
Definitely. And it doesn't even make sense for it to be the Death Star II at all, even if it was under construction, because we clearly see Vader approaching his Super Star Destroyer before, and being in it after.
Was able to download all three and plan to watch them this week after work! I had thought about making something similar to this at one point in my life, but now I don't need to! You nail exactly what your cut aims to do best of both worlds. Whenever I watch the 4K Theatricals I miss some of the quality changed the special editions did bring. Thank You!
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you like it!
God that new Krayt dragon noise sound is ridiculous, like someone hammered their thumb.
Masterful edit. You did so many edits I wanted to make when I thought about doing this myself. You also made a ton of edits I never would have considered. There were a couple I was sad to see go, like the stormtroopers and dewbacks on Tatooine. To me, it just makes it feel like the recovery of the Death Star plans was a much bigger and more important operation, as it should be, though I definitely would have trimmed those shots some. They go on way too long. Similar with the mini-probes that accompany the Stormtroopers in Mos Eisly. But all in all, incredible edit. Thank you for doing this way better than I could have. Can't wait to binge these final cuts tonight. :D
That battle of Yavin comparison is night-and-day. I’ve never seen the 1977 original, so I always assumed the effects were good from the beginning. Now I see that there was a serious jump in quality between the original releases of A New Hope and the next two movies. I know the special additions get a lot of hate for some of their stupid changes, but I really appreciate them remastering that battle up to ep. VI standards.
Truly a FAN-tastic edit, Thank you!
I actually like the voice change for Boba you did. Makes it feel like hes got a voice changer on top of his normal voice
Thank you! That's what I was going for, in-universe, as well as of course honoring both actors also
I'm a working audio engineer & I thought it sounded dumb. There were a few changes I didn't care fore (I'm incredibly impressed with the majority of the work done here), but the Boba Fett voice was literally the only change in this that was actually bad, imo.
@@BaldPerspective I've also worked in audio engineering, and I thought it sounded cool, and what's more than even what it sounds like is just the idea of honoring both actors at once. But to each their own
@@TheVarietyGuy I kinda hyped myself up when you said you used both & thought you used diff voices for diff lines or even used one voice for a line, but with certain words from the other comped in.
@@BaldPerspective That would have been weird.
This looks great, I love how you preserved the originals while keeping some of the positive changes of the special edition. I’m so checking this out! Thank you for creating what may very well be the definitive versions of the original trilogy.
Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed!
Nice work! Love that you chose to blend Jason Wingreen and Tem Morrison's voices for Boba too!
Additionally, methinks I'll use your version of ROTJ as a goto, till Adywan releases his version (which many will know, will retain the original Sarlaac look and the removal of the Victory Celebration music). Absolutely dug the inclusion of Rebel fighters/pilots too!
i could go in to detail about how you're the besterest ever for making this but i'll be here all day so i'll sum it up:
thank you, from the bottom of mine and every star wars fan's hearts, for bringing what all of us have wanted for years to life.
😁
❤ Thank you so much also loved EP 3 Edit and this just made my day been waiting all week for this edits love it so much thank you
Wow! You did a great job with a lot of good taste. Your version, for an old Star Wars fan like me (48), is the definitive version: the perfect combination between the original spirit of the films and the modern special effects. I was waiting to watch this since 1997: THANK YOU!
I hope this edit finally puts the debate to rest. There's a version of Star Wars out there for everyone.
Looks great David. Thank you for all your work
Soooo, I have no idea if you have noticed this too, but when previewing the files in the web player, despite having no SFX or dialogue and leaving only the soundtrack behind, it gives the effect of viewing the Trilogy as "Silent Film" versions of themselves, much like early examples of the old adventure serials Lucas loved watching growing up, and, to be perfectly honest, REALLY makes John Williams' musical score shine through all the better.
I know this was probably unintended, but I think it adds a whole new dimension to experiencing them and that's a benefit in my book all things considered.
That is definitely intended! I state in the PDF linked in the description that the files have two audio tracks - the normal 5.1 mix with all the dialog and sound effects, and then the stereo isolated score tracks that are just the music. I love watching the movies as a "silent film" sometimes with solely John Williams' beautiful music playing! Now I don't know why the web-player is playing that track instead of the normal one like I intended, but if you download the files, you'll get both tracks to switch between :)
Bravo! Incredible! I simply have no other words, I'm just overcome with gratitude for all the hard work you put into this. Thank you!!
33:24 Amazing! :D
This whole project is AMAZING.
Thank you!!! :D
Downloading now! Thank you so much for all of your hardwork 👏 this will be my go to way to watch the OT from now on 😊
This is going to be my definitive version to watch from now on! I’ve always been a special edition defender overall and always wanted a version with just the changes I want. This iteration is basically what I always wanted. Keeps the best special edition, fixes errors that always drove me crazy, and wow that color grade is perfect. I cannot wait to show my daughter this for her first Star Wars experience soon!
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you agree with my changes, and am so glad you can use this version to show your daughter the best parts of Star Wars! 😁
@@TheVarietyGuy any chance of a larger 1080p version (20ish gb)? The 5 gb versions don’t meet my expectations and the 4k ones only work on my gaming pc. I have no easy way to get them to my tv downstairs and want my daughter to have the perfect t experience for the first time. (I only have 1080p screens in my house at present)
@@InvisibleHand24 I will be putting 20ish gb 1080p ISO files on TheStarWarsTrilogy forums in the next few days.
@@TheVarietyGuy that’s really great to hear! Thanks so much!
@@InvisibleHand24 No problem!
That scene in A New Hope where Han Solo chases a squad of Stormtroopers and runs into a hanger full of them will never get old.
Dang, the Boba voice...actually works! It's the best of both worlds.
Thank you! I'm also very happy with how it turned out!
Incredible work my friend. Beautiful to see so much love put into Star Wars! Big hugs!!
Thank you!
One change I dont see addressed here is Luke screaming as he falls down the shaft in ESB.
I know that only appeared in the 97 VHS SE, and all subsequent Special Editions have rightfully discarded it, but its a thing that happened and you dont see many people address it these days.
Oh I know, that decision was baffling, haha. I thought about mentioning that in this video, but since it's basically just comparing the newest 2019 SE, I didn't really think it was relevant. But no, he does not scream when he falls, haha
Finally got my hands on these & all I can say is these are chef’s kiss 💋 👌 truly sublime work on your part. You should be very proud & these editions will be the only way I watch the OG Trilogy now alongside Hal9000’s cuts of the Prequel Trilogy & Sequel Trilogy.
Thank you so much!!
There is something so satisfying and pleasing about seeing older Hayden as Anakin's force ghost that it makes the quintessential ending point of Star Wars.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you agree!! 😁
Man, you did a GREAT job with this, sir! Before coming across this, I was imagining what I might do if I were ever to edit these movies myself (though I probably never would), and funnily enough, you actually made a lot of the same changes I was thinking of!
I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way, either--I think you made a version that would be the most popular choice in the eyes of a huge portion of the Star Wars community if they knew about it. Great job, and thank you!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the kind words 😊
The circle is now complete.
Thanks for all your hard work putting this together :) Amazing!
That rack focus on the sarlacc was the icing on the cake I didn't expect lol
Thank you!! I thought it would be nice, haha
I almost wish the shot could somehow be longer to put more emphasis on it lol
Wow thank you so much for this labor of love.
This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen. I cannot wait to download the Blu-Ray ISOs and make custom Blu-Rays for myself. This will be the definative release of these films and will have a prominent place on my film shelves for all to see.
I love your use of deleted scenes. The only deleted scene that was not added back in that I kind of wish had been was the scene of Palpatine telling Jerjerrod to blow up the moon if the deflector shield was deactivated and the later scene of Jerjerrod being conflicted about doing so when the deflector shield is disabled. I liked this little bit of humanity for the Empire. Helped show that not everyone in the empire was as wicked as Palpatine. Makes the conflict more nuanced and more realistic.
Thank you so much!!
I really liked that deleted scene/scenes too, but unfortunately it doesn't exist in very high quality, and it would kinda of stick out
@@TheVarietyGuy Yeah, perhaps some day some fans will either find a superior print, or will with the magic of digital film restoration and AI clean it up and bring it up to snuff with the rest of the available footage. When that day comes, which may well be sooner rather than later, I'll be sure to let you know. Until then, I will enjoy every second of your final cut releases. They are so wonderful and I cannot praise them enough.
@@Kaijuken98 Thank you so much!! And definitely, I don't doubt that day is soon upon us
Absolutely amazing, thank you for your hard work!!
Well I managed to download A New Hope, but for Emprire and Jedi it says that i cant download or play the file because too many users have done so recently. And that it could take up to 24hrs to be able to download the file. This is crazy its been 2 days lol. This is a good problem to have.
Haha it is! There's a top comment a few down on here saying how you can workaround the limit
Wow we all thank you very much!!!! May the force be with you always
I'm not crying, you're crying!
Thank you for this, truly
YESSSSSSSS ! It1s finally here! I've been counting the days!!! 🤩
Thank you so much for your effort! Haven't watched them yet but I'm sure they will be great! May be my go-to version of the originals.
And thank you for the subtitles (i really need them)
P.S:Any intention in making future edits for other star wars projects?
47:57 Obi Wan and Yoda ghosts:
"damn, why don't we look like this young fella"
I loved your addition of the Rebel soldiers in the Falcon, though I would have liked it if you added Jerjerrod's conflict in the Battle of Endor, it really humanizes his character and adds tension in the battle instead of just Luke, Vader and Palpatine.
I like that deleted scene too, but unfortunately the video and audio quality is not on par with the rest of the film.
@@TheVarietyGuy yeah, that's the thing with those deleted scenes.
thanks so much for putting this together!
You have great instinct on what to keep and what to remove! I look forward to watching this, perhaps it'll become my Go-To version of the OT!
*Why did you keep the Dug!? Noooooooo!!!!!
Thank you very much!!
Edit: Haha sorry about the Dug!! I didn't see that much of an issue with it - it adds some slight movement to that otherwise brief static shot, and ties in to the prequels, lol.
@@TheVarietyGuyCan you do a OT unaltered with better effects and canon things? Such as Anakin at thr end of ROTJ, No Eye brows, Palpatine, and then updated effects.
@@soybasedjeremy3653 That's what this is... haha
@@TheVarietyGuy I mean without the added scenes, minimal changes at best, while keeping the Unaltered OT, unless it's very few changes. Like Force Ghost Anakin works since it ties with the Prequels, no eyebrows, Palpatine works, and etc, I'd have to dig deeper. I could explain more if there was a means of messaging you, by means of Discord.
@@TheVarietyGuy Well if you have a more private way of communicating I'd love to get your thoughts on a couple edits I'm cooking, perhaps collaborate?
This is SO good. Fantastic work- thank you! I cant wait to get that download once its working again.
Thank you very much!!
GREAT WORK!!!!!!
Thank you!!!!
Omg dude. Words can not describe what I'm feeling right now. Thank you so much.
Haha! FINALLY!!!
I first noticed Vader's 'bobble' in theaters back in 1980. I didn't see it the first time I saw it in the theater, but I saw 'Empire' at least 6 times back then, probably more.
I was 9 years old then, but even after all these years, you are VERY MUCH RIGHT...
Once you see it, you can't un-see it!
For DECADES, no one I knew had noticed the 'bobble', until I pointed it out.
So, I thank you for trying to fix it, but after seeing it so many times, it doesn't look right with a fix!
Btw, the fixed version still has a 'tell'. The cape is a bit worse than the bobble, IMO. Sorry, but it's an easy enough fix.
For me, I kinda feel victorious! I've been talking about that scene for 40 years, & FINALLY, someone else has seen it, & talked about it. (Yes, this is the first time I've heard anyone else talking about it.)
So, my job is finished here... Well, YOU FINISHED IT, but for some reason I feel like it's a win for me, too.
GOOD WORK!
KEEP THE GOOD WORK GOING!!!
🤘😁👍
And... May the force be with y'all!
🤪🤘
That's hilarious!!! 😂 I'm glad I could vindicate you after all these years!! lol. I'm sorry that you got so used to it that now my "fixed" version looks weirder than the normal hahaha. I see what you mean about the cape tell. In my opinion it's still less noticeable than his entire body and head, but it definitely is there. Glad you enjoyed, and May the Force be with you too! :D
Wow, this was really a great experience! I have only had the time to watch your ROTJ 4K cut, but I wanted to say thank you. I haven't been able to watch a modern version of ROTJ without feeling "unsettled" (if I ever watch ROTJ, it is always the Despecialized version). I thoroughly enjoyed what you did and the decisions you made. Sure there are a couple of minor things I would have preferred different, but hey it's not my vision. As a whole, this is just phenomenal and will be my future go-to for watching ROTJ. I am looking forward to watching your cuts of ANH and ESB soon. Heck, even the PDF you created screams integrity. Thank you once again, I know this was quite time consuming for you.
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that comment, and am so glad you enjoyed 😁
15:58 Yes, I totally agree.
Hey David, Happy OG Star Wars Day! Incredible and painstaking work you've done here! Been a fan since you're Siege of Mandalore/ROTS edit. Couldn't wait to get into watching 'em! Just gotta wait for the files to be available again.
Thank you so much!!
Amazing work! I would love to watch the movies but I always find the same issue (not your fault)...files can't be viewed or downloaded because too much traffic
Thank you! Yeah, you'll have to just keep checking periodically. I wasn't prepared for this much demand, haha
As a voice actor for Boba Fett on a series of upcoming Star Wars Fan projects, I give this merging of the two voices my absolute seal of approval
Awesome!! 😃
Time to download and edit it to insert:
“WEESA FREE!”
lol The Finaler Cut
@@TheVarietyGuy
The secret WEESA Free Edition.
31:11 I think I know what the issue with the flipped Tauntaun scene is.
Luke is established to be down and to the left of Han. When he ignites the lightsaber, it looks like he's going to cut into Luke instead of away from him.
Ironically, the guts shot in the Special Edition has Han cut towards Luke when he really shouldn't do that and Final Cut fixes that.