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Mar 20 15 8:16 PM
Count Gamula wrote:I have to admit I rankle a bit every time someone refers to these two reconstructions as "fan edits" or when someone assumes they are an attempt to "fix" the movie or make it better through creative choices made by Clark or myself. Or they think we claim that our re-edits represent what Browning wanted the final film to be. All Clark and I have done is arrange the the scenes in their original order according to the script to see how the film plays that way. Clark worked only with footage from the Browning film to create a very watchable alternative version of the movie based strictly on the structure of the script. I did the same thing, but included footage from the Spanish version and photos in an attempt to construct a rougher but more complete version that was as close to the script as possible. No personal changes were made to the movie by either of us. I know "fan edit" is a common term for this kind of altering, but it implies that we each edited the movie the way we wanted it to be, in an attempt to improve it. Clark and I have only attempted to construct the movie as is was on paper at the time that shooting began, which I think is a fascinating exercise . Viewers can decide if they think the movie worked better as it was originally structured or as it was in the release version. Rather than "fan edit," these could be called the "Garret Fort edit".
Kerry,
Not being as talented as you or Clark, I have no idea of the amount of work that is needed to accomplish what the both of you have accomplished. However, if I had to guess I would imagine that it does take a certain amount of time and patience to get the thing right. Considering that I am correct in my assumption of the cost in time and perhaps money(?), I have to wonder what could possibly be the incentive if not to improve upon something you obviously think is flawed enough to warrant a recut. Obviously you can't make any money on the thing, so what was it then, just as you say a fascinating exercise, like some high school science project which simulates a volcano? Sorry, and I mean no disrespect, but I truly believe you wanted to improve upon the original film and show how much better your versions are. They very well might be, I dunno, I just don't like the whole concept.
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