Absolutely love how they used clever tricks with matte paintings and models, like at 5:35 - 5:38 part. You can see how they used a laser flash to switch from matte painting to a prop model for the trench run.
I remember my cousin taking my little brother and I to see the original "Star Wars" at a local theater in the Detroit, MI area, way back in '77, while I was on vacation from boarding school. I had a fun-filled sense of "immersion" seeing that film, kinda like a "you-are-there" feeling, and that's how I *really fell in love* with science fiction! I guess that no matter *how old* I get, there are a lotta great things in my childhood that I'll *NEVER* outgrow!
Just over 8 minutes of film took up over half their budget. A price well paid for without these scenes done so well the movie would never have been a success.
Thanks, this is the only version that can bring one back to the excitement of 1977. Getting flashbacks of being 14 again. (Even appreciate the close-up view in the formatted version. Also, this has the Falcon sounding its' best - not the ear-piercing shrill pitch in the special edition (flying to the rebel base part- and 'starsiegeplayer' is right - original model ships far better than the CGI.)
When I was a kid and I watched these spaceships they were the future to me. Once cgi became prominent and they started making spaceships that looked like toys, with lively colours and rounded shapes, it no longer had that magic.
It’s phenomenal to see the original effects in a video. I genuinely haven’t seen this version of the footage since I was very little and my dad had the OT on VHS. That being said, anyone who says the updated ones are worse are straight up delusional. George has always treated his films (especially the OT) as unfinished and eventually he got them the way he wanted them to look. Whether you like them or not he got his films made and you can do nothing but respect that. Personally, prefer the updated versions but I will always look back on this footage with nothing but fondness. Such a shame Disney have effectively started to put the nails in this franchise’s coffin after footage like this gave it life.
We've captured a freighter entering remains of the Alderaan system. Its markings matches those ships that blasted its way out of Mos Eisley. (There was a clip of the Falcon lifting straight out of shot from docking bay 94)
I object to the scene at 2:17! A planet being destroyed is not a ship! 😂 Edit: in all sincerity I am deeply thankful for the non-special edition scenes. I haven’t seen the originals for over two decades!
@@wonderfulwookiee6443 I thin only tie fighters cannot jump. As a diplomatic envoy for the whole of Alderaan and a seat at the main council, I doubt her cruiser would not be able to jump considering the likely distances between alteraan and the coruscant
@@awfine510 it's a battle station the size of a small moon aka a dwarf planet, a movable battle station isn't a ship. Pods aren't a ship because no one uses them to get from point A - B, they can get you to B but not from A but somewhere in-between...
1977 version.. Thank you Sir... Thank You!!
Question how can see see the death star next to a gas giant?
I mean like yavin prime is the biggest planet in star wars yet we can see the death star next to it tho
Absolutely love how they used clever tricks with matte paintings and models, like at 5:35 - 5:38 part. You can see how they used a laser flash to switch from matte painting to a prop model for the trench run.
They used pieces from Battleship sets to create the surface of the Death Star.
I had never realized! Can't unsee it now ^^
I remember my cousin taking my little brother and I to see the original "Star Wars" at a local theater in the Detroit, MI area, way back in '77, while I was on vacation from boarding school. I had a fun-filled sense of "immersion" seeing that film, kinda like a "you-are-there" feeling, and that's how I *really fell in love* with science fiction! I guess that no matter *how old* I get, there are a lotta great things in my childhood that I'll *NEVER* outgrow!
2:53 I like how the Falcon was like “Nope, not today!” and left right after entering the Death Star.
6:06 this shot is so satisfactory
Just over 8 minutes of film took up over half their budget. A price well paid for without these scenes done so well the movie would never have been a success.
This is the old version. Wow. I’m not used to seeing this.
I'm not used to seeing the correct color timing, also! WOW!
77, 78, 79 ver. Or 2006 ver.
ORIGINAL version you mean ;)
Yay, old version! I love you ThomasHuntFilms!
@@delta5297
Original Version
I appreciate the inclusion of the original models in this video rather than the CGI stuff from the later re-release.
Honestly, the first time I saw A New Hope was the 1997 version. Later in 2012, I saw a 1977 version of A New Hope
I prefer the 1977 and 1997 version.
It was NOT "A New Hope." It was simply STAR WARS.
@@potatohead1423 Sorry to bust your bubble, but when I first saw this movie- *_IN 1977_* -IT WAS TITLED "Star Wars Episode IV 'A New Hope'"!
Temmin Wexley the cg scenes look so out of place in a 70s movie.
Finally the cut I've always wanted. Also, I never realized the final battle was over half the in-space scenes. I suppose obvious in retrospect.
Nothing beats an original the Virgin of Star Wars 💚💙❤
Old, ways too make a film = are better. 10/10
Bless you for using only 1977 footage. Also, I love that the Death Star counts as a ship. 😊
Love seeing this with all the original VFX!
Dolby Stereo Level: *INSANITY*
That Roll at 5:08 was the most iconic scene in that entire dogfight
In this original version, there are some beautiful shots. The version what I appreciate when I was a 12 years old kid. Thanks too much!
5:31 Two Y-Wings instantly disappear out of shot
Looks like stormtrooper patrol duty extends to walking in space around their own deathstars. And that didn't end well either
este video es excelente, muy buena idea felicidades.
..at 13 in '77, this blew me away. I had to know more about this.. Dykstraflex camera driven by memory system..I remain blown away.
I love it when you mash up stuff like this.
Thanks, this is the only version that can bring one back to the excitement of 1977. Getting flashbacks of being 14 again. (Even appreciate the close-up view in the formatted version. Also, this has the Falcon sounding its' best - not the ear-piercing shrill pitch in the special edition (flying to the rebel base part- and 'starsiegeplayer' is right - original model ships far better than the CGI.)
Calm the heck down, 1977! Your Stereo Sound is going crazy!
2:02 Wow, that guy knows some maneuvers.
Hyperspace looks like doctor Who. The best!
When I was a kid and I watched these spaceships they were the future to me. Once cgi became prominent and they started making spaceships that looked like toys, with lively colours and rounded shapes, it no longer had that magic.
I watched Star Wars when I was little with my grandmother and family. I loved Luke, but now I love Han.
Awesome may the force be with you.
It’s phenomenal to see the original effects in a video. I genuinely haven’t seen this version of the footage since I was very little and my dad had the OT on VHS. That being said, anyone who says the updated ones are worse are straight up delusional. George has always treated his films (especially the OT) as unfinished and eventually he got them the way he wanted them to look. Whether you like them or not he got his films made and you can do nothing but respect that. Personally, prefer the updated versions but I will always look back on this footage with nothing but fondness.
Such a shame Disney have effectively started to put the nails in this franchise’s coffin after footage like this gave it life.
"Ship Wars"
YAY for plastic models and firecrackers!! I'll take this over CGI any day!!
Great Video Now you just ,got to make another video with the Remastered Versions of the first 3 Star Wars Films .
Great original Version!
But you missed Falcon leaving Mos Eisely, And the Death Star is Not Oblong it's a sphere
The Falcon leave Mos Eisely.
A great video!
This is lovely.
5:12 The TIE Fighter is dark for some reason
3:45 OLHA ESSA NAVE DESCENDO KKKKKKKKKKKKKK
Mantap 👏
AWESOME!
Now that's cool. 🎉
All killer, no filler.
Hard to get life insurance being a rebel pilot. You're lucky to survive one mission. Like rallying in a Ford pinto
i love that moment 1:27
Please do it for all the films
Is it just me or are the Death Star's guns bigger than those our Battleships used?
I wonder why Lucas wasn't concerned so much with perspective and realistic lighting.
You are missing one of the equator trench shots of the Falcon entering the DS hanger.
Yep. Plus there are a few shots of characters viewing ships through windows that are missing too.
7:15 X-Wing crashes on the right.
I miss the old star wars
Original !
Forgot the scene when the falcon left tatooine
That's from the special edition not the original 1977 release.
We've captured a freighter entering remains of the Alderaan system. Its markings matches those ships that blasted its way out of Mos Eisley.
(There was a clip of the Falcon lifting straight out of shot from docking bay 94)
I think because there are stormtroopers in that scene, and this is just supposed to be the ships.
I object to the scene at 2:17! A planet being destroyed is not a ship! 😂
Edit: in all sincerity I am deeply thankful for the non-special edition scenes. I haven’t seen the originals for over two decades!
👍😎
I’m so happy to see this video
I wonder how these ships move left or right, I don't see any jet or stream coming out from the sides and ailerons are rather useless in empty space.
Obviously,Death Stars dont validate parking!
So, yeah that was it, kids
Insert Helvetica font.
Thank you
5:10
star wars Special edetion ships only
Firing 5:11
ALL STAR WARS SHIP IS VEzRY UNIQ
4:46 to 4:48 why are the X wings so slow?
Because this is the old version of the movie that was made in 1977 I am more used to the re realised version I think it is better
Yes it's brilliantly compiled and put together but I don't know the usefulness of a video like this.
How did the empire capture Leias ship after it had jumped to hyperspace
Maybe Leia's ship can't jump to hyperspace? Or the star destroyer was travelling at the same speed?
@@wonderfulwookiee6443 I thin only tie fighters cannot jump. As a diplomatic envoy for the whole of Alderaan and a seat at the main council, I doubt her cruiser would not be able to jump considering the likely distances between alteraan and the coruscant
@@stephendoherty8291 yeah, you're right it should be able to. Maybe the empire jammed its hyperdrive?
I'm 4 years old again.
Thank You, i love sci fi.
Star wars is guilty.
So much better than the cgi crap
Because we shouldn't be able to see the death star cause its smaller than it
Death Star isn't a ship, same with escape pod.
The Death Star is manned so it is a ship. So is the escape pod, think of it as a rescue vessel.
@@awfine510 it's a battle station the size of a small moon aka a dwarf planet, a movable battle station isn't a ship. Pods aren't a ship because no one uses them to get from point A - B, they can get you to B but not from A but somewhere in-between...
13th Evergreen - Okay, we’ll agree to disagree lol
@@Meg_Lovegood Ridiculous.
@@_Braised not everyone is born with a brain
Star wars 4 5 and 6 is shit u want to know why cos its low quality unlike star wars 3