Official remasters often have a noticeable magenta tint . Harmy used Technicolor print scans to color-correct the film to its original aesthetic.

Because an official high-definition master of the original versions does not exist, Harmy used a "multi-source" approach to piece the films back together: Movie Review: Harmy's Star Wars Despecialized Edition

Harmy's Despecialized Edition offers a unique perspective on the Star Wars franchise, allowing fans to experience A New Hope in a new, yet familiar way. This project:

is not just a fan edit. It is a vital act of film preservation. Until Disney wakes up and puts the theatrical cuts on 4K Blu-ray (don't hold your breath), Harmy’s work remains the only way to experience the true, unaltered classic.

: Harmy performed a meticulous color grade based on a genuine Technicolor 35mm print