was the "least butchered" by these revisions, 4K80 still removes key alterations found in current official versions: Ian McDiarmid’s Emperor
: The version of the release. Projects like 4K80 often see multiple iterations as fans further clean up frames or improve color grading. Known Playback Issues Empire.Strikes.Back.4K80.2160p.UHD.no-DNR.35mm....
Do watch on a phone or tablet. Do not use motion smoothing (soap opera effect). Do not apply your TV’s noise reduction—that defeats the entire purpose. was the "least butchered" by these revisions, 4K80
Project 4K80 is the middle chapter of the "4KXX" trilogy (joining and 4K83 ) led by Team Negative One. Do not use motion smoothing (soap opera effect)
The official Disney/FOX 4K UHD release of Empire suffers from a heavy teal-and-orange push, a modern color grading trend that flattens the image. The 4K80 restores the original theatrical color timing.
Yes, this is the . No "Maclunkey." No extended Wampa scene. No Jedi Rocks. No Hayden Christensen ghost. It is the stark, perfect, 124-minute masterpiece that won a Saturn Award. The dialog is original. The sound effects are original (no added "roar" to the probe droid).