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Faneditor Name:
Original Movie/Show Title:
Franchise:
Fanedit Type:
Original Release Date:
2022
Original Running Time:
100 minutes
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
83 minutes
Subtitles Available:
Available In:
- HD
- Surround Sound
Additional Links:
Synopsis:
This is not explicitly a Predator movie until Naru first encounters what she’s hunting. Dialogue is at a bare minimum, with any Commanche characters limited to their native tongue and scenes re-cut to allow for better dub synchronisation; audio tweaks have also been made to help the dub sit better in the film mix. Further changes are made to tighten some of the action and pull attention away from weaker FX elements.
Intention:
If it wasn’t already apparent, my “Implicit” cut takes are all about making themes and narrative implicit, and removing anything too expository or on the nose; it’s also a general experiment in seeing how effective visual storytelling is when we remove most of a film’s chief storytelling device. With Double Indemnity, I removed all narration; with The Haunting I removed all inner monologue; and with this I am removing (nearly) all dialogue. Generally speaking, I think Prey already has an effective visual narrative and almost none of the dialogue is "needed", but some of it does serve to develop characters and clarify things. This is why I have opted to keep key lines. It was important to me, however, that any kept lines be in Comanche, not just because that was how the film was originally intended to be presented, but because the English dialogue is jarring and out of place. The only instance in which we hear English dialogue is when the French trapper attempts to communicate with Naru.
In addition to that approach, I’ve made some changes to scenes to keep the focus on the human characters and avoid Prey being a Predator movie until the first official encounter. I’ve also made changes to special FX sequences.
In addition to that approach, I’ve made some changes to scenes to keep the focus on the human characters and avoid Prey being a Predator movie until the first official encounter. I’ve also made changes to special FX sequences.
Other Sources:
Freesound.org
Special Thanks:
Thank you to Last Impressions, friends Jonny and Joebby, and brother Banapaulo for previewing this and providing feedback. It was great to get varied impressions from people both familiar and unfamiliar with the material.
Thanks also to Daedal for feedback on progress clips.
Thanks also to Daedal for feedback on progress clips.
Release Information:
Digital
Editing Details:
AI was used to alter motion on a couple of CGI shots in order to convey more "weight". It was also used to extend the length of a reaction shot. Scenes were re-cut to allow for better lip-syncing with the Commanche dub. EQ, reverb and volume tweaks were made to help the dub sit better. In general, the main English surround mix was used as the base, with dialogue from the commanche dub mix being lifted and re-integrated into the English surround track.
Cuts and Additions:
I will update the listing with a full cut-list in the near future. In the meantime, here is an overview of changes:
- New opening and end title
- Bare minimum dialogue from Comanche characters - when they do speak, it is in their native tongue. Scenes are re=cut or re-synced to allow the dub to seem as natural as is possible (within reason). The only English we hear is when the multi-lingual Frenchman tries to communicate with Naru.
- Aside from noises, thunder in the sky, and the strange clues Naru finds scattered around as she’s tracking, there is nothing to explicitly tell the audience that this is a Predator movie until our protagonist meets the Predator. Yes, this means the Predator arrival, prep, and animal hunt scenes are gone. I don’t think the effects are very well executed here anyway. The Predator reveal comes during the bear fight, where even here, it is hard to see much beyond blood dripping over a cloaked individual.
- Trims to FX spectacle to keep the clunky CGI to a minimum.
- Minor trims to how action is paced.
- New opening and end title
- Bare minimum dialogue from Comanche characters - when they do speak, it is in their native tongue. Scenes are re=cut or re-synced to allow the dub to seem as natural as is possible (within reason). The only English we hear is when the multi-lingual Frenchman tries to communicate with Naru.
- Aside from noises, thunder in the sky, and the strange clues Naru finds scattered around as she’s tracking, there is nothing to explicitly tell the audience that this is a Predator movie until our protagonist meets the Predator. Yes, this means the Predator arrival, prep, and animal hunt scenes are gone. I don’t think the effects are very well executed here anyway. The Predator reveal comes during the bear fight, where even here, it is hard to see much beyond blood dripping over a cloaked individual.
- Trims to FX spectacle to keep the clunky CGI to a minimum.
- Minor trims to how action is paced.
Faneditor Name:
Original Movie/Show Title:
Franchise:
Fanedit Type:
Original Release Date:
2022
Original Running Time:
100 minutes
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
83 minutes
Subtitles Available:
Available In:
- HD
- Surround Sound
Additional Links:
Synopsis:
This is not explicitly a Predator movie until Naru first encounters what she’s hunting. Dialogue is at a bare minimum, with any Commanche characters limited to their native tongue and scenes re-cut to allow for better dub synchronisation; audio tweaks have also been made to help the dub sit better in the film mix. Further changes are made to tighten some of the action and pull attention away from weaker FX elements.
Intention:
If it wasn’t already apparent, my “Implicit” cut takes are all about making themes and narrative implicit, and removing anything too expository or on the nose; it’s also a general experiment in seeing how effective visual storytelling is when we remove most of a film’s chief storytelling device. With Double Indemnity, I removed all narration; with The Haunting I removed all inner monologue; and with this I am removing (nearly) all dialogue. Generally speaking, I think Prey already has an effective visual narrative and almost none of the dialogue is "needed", but some of it does serve to develop characters and clarify things. This is why I have opted to keep key lines. It was important to me, however, that any kept lines be in Comanche, not just because that was how the film was originally intended to be presented, but because the English dialogue is jarring and out of place. The only instance in which we hear English dialogue is when the French trapper attempts to communicate with Naru.
In addition to that approach, I’ve made some changes to scenes to keep the focus on the human characters and avoid Prey being a Predator movie until the first official encounter. I’ve also made changes to special FX sequences.
In addition to that approach, I’ve made some changes to scenes to keep the focus on the human characters and avoid Prey being a Predator movie until the first official encounter. I’ve also made changes to special FX sequences.
Other Sources:
Freesound.org
Special Thanks:
Thank you to Last Impressions, friends Jonny and Joebby, and brother Banapaulo for previewing this and providing feedback. It was great to get varied impressions from people both familiar and unfamiliar with the material.
Thanks also to Daedal for feedback on progress clips.
Thanks also to Daedal for feedback on progress clips.
Release Information:
Digital
Editing Details:
AI was used to alter motion on a couple of CGI shots in order to convey more "weight". It was also used to extend the length of a reaction shot. Scenes were re-cut to allow for better lip-syncing with the Commanche dub. EQ, reverb and volume tweaks were made to help the dub sit better. In general, the main English surround mix was used as the base, with dialogue from the commanche dub mix being lifted and re-integrated into the English surround track.
Cuts and Additions:
I will update the listing with a full cut-list in the near future. In the meantime, here is an overview of changes:
- New opening and end title
- Bare minimum dialogue from Comanche characters - when they do speak, it is in their native tongue. Scenes are re=cut or re-synced to allow the dub to seem as natural as is possible (within reason). The only English we hear is when the multi-lingual Frenchman tries to communicate with Naru.
- Aside from noises, thunder in the sky, and the strange clues Naru finds scattered around as she’s tracking, there is nothing to explicitly tell the audience that this is a Predator movie until our protagonist meets the Predator. Yes, this means the Predator arrival, prep, and animal hunt scenes are gone. I don’t think the effects are very well executed here anyway. The Predator reveal comes during the bear fight, where even here, it is hard to see much beyond blood dripping over a cloaked individual.
- Trims to FX spectacle to keep the clunky CGI to a minimum.
- Minor trims to how action is paced.
- New opening and end title
- Bare minimum dialogue from Comanche characters - when they do speak, it is in their native tongue. Scenes are re=cut or re-synced to allow the dub to seem as natural as is possible (within reason). The only English we hear is when the multi-lingual Frenchman tries to communicate with Naru.
- Aside from noises, thunder in the sky, and the strange clues Naru finds scattered around as she’s tracking, there is nothing to explicitly tell the audience that this is a Predator movie until our protagonist meets the Predator. Yes, this means the Predator arrival, prep, and animal hunt scenes are gone. I don’t think the effects are very well executed here anyway. The Predator reveal comes during the bear fight, where even here, it is hard to see much beyond blood dripping over a cloaked individual.
- Trims to FX spectacle to keep the clunky CGI to a minimum.
- Minor trims to how action is paced.
User reviews
1 review
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0(1)
Audio Editing
10.0(1)
Visual Editing
10.0(1)
Narrative
10.0(1)
Enjoyment
10.0(1)
(Updated: June 30, 2024)
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
Superior to the original. The late reveal works incredibly well and makes me wonder if the writers originally considered something like this before deciding to broadcast it as a Predator movie early to keep audiences engaged. I hate that I can't experience the story like this for the first time, but I can do the next best thing and watch this edit with my kid when he's a bit older.
The sparse dialogue in the first act is effective. There's enough happening with facial expressions and body language to understand the the interpersonal tensions and to read between the lines, so to speak. I wish more movies trusted the audience to observe and understand without being told, as this edit does.
The changes to the bear scene were handled very well. Subtle, but effective, and without the setup it really is a perfect reveal for the hunter.
AUDIO/VIDEO QUALITY
Quality is the same as the original. The 6.5GB file was appreciated. 10/10
AUDIO EDITING
I didn't notice any issues, and the scoring is seamless even with all of the small cuts involved. 10/10
VISUAL EDITING
There's a moment at 8:30 that feels like a continuity issue. It was the only moment where I paused and checked the original. We hear the sound of Aruka(?) using the stone, and while it's out of frame, there's no movement to her head or shoulders to connect us with the sound. Then it cuts to a close-up of the stone and it doesn't feel quite right because we didn't see her begin to use it again. It's subtle, and not necessarily a problem. UPDATE: The editor has made a small adjustment to the audio here, and this no longer feels like a continuity issue, so I've adjusted the score. 10/10
NARRATIVE
I REALLY want to score this a perfect 10 because the implicit nature of this telling (plus the late reveal) is superior to the original film. However, there were a few moments where the Comanche dialogue wasn't matched to a subtitle and I felt I was missing something important. It was just enough to bring me out of the experience and make me wonder why some of the lines weren't subtitled. UPDATE: The editor has explained the official version is also parsimonious with subtitles, so since this is not their creative choice, I've adjusted this score.
ENJOYMENT
I enjoyed this more than the original, so 10/10.
The sparse dialogue in the first act is effective. There's enough happening with facial expressions and body language to understand the the interpersonal tensions and to read between the lines, so to speak. I wish more movies trusted the audience to observe and understand without being told, as this edit does.
The changes to the bear scene were handled very well. Subtle, but effective, and without the setup it really is a perfect reveal for the hunter.
AUDIO/VIDEO QUALITY
Quality is the same as the original. The 6.5GB file was appreciated. 10/10
AUDIO EDITING
I didn't notice any issues, and the scoring is seamless even with all of the small cuts involved. 10/10
VISUAL EDITING
There's a moment at 8:30 that feels like a continuity issue. It was the only moment where I paused and checked the original. We hear the sound of Aruka(?) using the stone, and while it's out of frame, there's no movement to her head or shoulders to connect us with the sound. Then it cuts to a close-up of the stone and it doesn't feel quite right because we didn't see her begin to use it again. It's subtle, and not necessarily a problem. UPDATE: The editor has made a small adjustment to the audio here, and this no longer feels like a continuity issue, so I've adjusted the score. 10/10
NARRATIVE
I REALLY want to score this a perfect 10 because the implicit nature of this telling (plus the late reveal) is superior to the original film. However, there were a few moments where the Comanche dialogue wasn't matched to a subtitle and I felt I was missing something important. It was just enough to bring me out of the experience and make me wonder why some of the lines weren't subtitled. UPDATE: The editor has explained the official version is also parsimonious with subtitles, so since this is not their creative choice, I've adjusted this score.
ENJOYMENT
I enjoyed this more than the original, so 10/10.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched
Digital
