There are actually two more award winning single film edits on this database. Both are quite good. Billy Batson's Hobbit and Spence's Revision which has been cited as an influence by many who came later. I can see why Dustin's would be more memorable having his own website, etc.Introduction
Hello! I have completed my own re-edit of The Hobbit trilogy, made from scratch, started in 2019, and now finished in the summer of 2021. For those that may wonder "what makes this unique," I can briefly explain. Most of the successful Hobbit edits I see here are usually the 2 film or 3 film format (The Arkenstone edit, 2 film structure, anti cringe cut, l8wrtr, etc) , which are all amazing in their own right, but I found myself wanting to have The Hobbit in an extended edition style single-film format, so mine as a result mine is edited much differently than those previous edits. Granted, 3-in-1 book accurate Hobbit edits are also reasonably common on the internet, but to my knowledge there is only one approved on this website like mine, which is the the Maple Edit.
That said, what I am getting at is that I feel there is still much more room for interpretation and creativity within this "genre" of single-movie book focused Hobbit edits, that a "new" experience can still be delivered, and thus my version is not a rehash of any prior fan edits, due to both its formats and goals, which have only barely been tackled by this fan edit community based on the approved edits list. That leads me to my project, which has several goals listed below. In summary, I cut the movies to be as book accurate as possible, to fit better with the LOTR films, and overall just be a more streamlined film that's enjoyable for all audiences.
Spence Edit is definitely a great single movie edit and I know of it, but I remember he was quite clear about not worrying about sticking to the book so that's why I didn't mention it as I tried to specify that the Maple edit is the only 1 movie "book" edit. Although, I've not heard of Billy Batson's yet but that's cool that there is another on here!There are actually two more award winning single film edits on this database. Both are quite good. Billy Batson's Hobbit and Spence's Revision which has been cited as an influence by many who came later. I can see why Dustin's would be more memorable having his own website, etc.
Not that you don't accomplish your goals. From my first preview...yours is quite good. Your editing is seamless. Your cut choices excellent. I love the chapter markers! Anxious to see the revised version.
I somehow missed that you said single film "book edit". I'm not sure Billy claims that his either. My mistake. You nay be correct, on that case.Although, I've not heard of Billy Batson's yet but that's cool that there is another on here!
Just goes to show how many different types of Hobbit edits there are and I can definitely see how my intro was a bit confusing so no problem, also didnt want to come across like gatekeeping what edits are good - I just was trying to say I’m surprised there aren’t many book edits on the site, since I know of so many elsewhere (such as the Tolkien cut, the first ever hobbit edit). Also I really appreciate the activity you’ve given this thread haha and the kind words from earlier 👍I somehow missed that you said single film "book edit". I'm not sure Billy claims that his either. My mistake. You nay be correct, on that case.
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching & I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts. Also would be interested to hear, are you a fan of the book / have you read it? Because that's a core aspect of the edit, but see a review from the lenses of just being a fun middle earth movie ignoring the fact that it's an adaptation could be interesting.This is an awesome one film take on The Hobbit. I watched it again with the changes and I have to say, it is just as good or better than the version I previously considered to be the best. Amazing! I will give it a proper review once it is approved which looks like it will be soon.
Thanks! I'll work on it more then. I think The Hobbit title text could use a little work. Also might see if I can get the mountains in as another test. Here's the original, by the way: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/aa/8b/bb/aa8bbb903fccc5c25c9dcbf3a345a033.jpgOhhhhhhh....I really like the last one.
Thank you! I've been a little busy with school so I haven't gotten a chance to do anything more with the art, but here's what I'm thinking:Did you ever decide which cover you are going with? Did you do those yourself? They are very very good.
Thanks for the shout out!Integrated Special Thanks into official credits for a more professional look, and as Frodo might notice with the names listed, "there was room for a little more." Doesn't impact runtime or anything like that.