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Published: 2014-09-24 03:59:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 1969; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 1
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Description A LES MISÉRABLES PIECE AFTER ALL THIS TIME?! 
Ok before this discription gets long (sorry, it's gonna happen because of the idea I had) I will say this...
I NEED TO WORK ON DRAWING LIPS!   Uggghhh... I tried, OH CRUD-BALLS how I tried... but it kept looking like he had lipstick on or something T_T lol
I am SO WORN OUT FROM MAKING THIS!
Oh, man... I haven't made Valjean in a while so... thbbbbttt Hope it looks okay... His hair was fun to work with 'cause for the most part, I just made up where it went
Also, I REALLY hope he does look wet... was trying... things with the shading... dunno how well that worked
And hey, look at that! Golden colours... my favourite palette
Anywho,
BEWARE! LONG CONTENT DESCRIPTION INCOMING!!
I got thinking, AGAIN, about how certain shots weren't used and deleted scenes, etc, etc, etc... Like, the original cut of this movie was about 3 hours, and I get cuts have to be made and whatnot for time... but that doesn't mean I'm not allowed to fantasize a little bit! 

Now... there's a point in the film that happens between Fantine's death with Valjean running from Javert and when Valjean actually finds Cosette; if you watch the movie, Valjean clearly has a different coat, but we don't know where he got it, we don't know how exactly he got away aside from jumping in the water... there was a whole scene where it was like a crazy intense game of cat and mouse!

Anyways, I found this GIF... thingy... that was from this scene I think
It was cut for time, but... I've been thinking of a way they could have done it if time wasn't an issue

This is how I figured it would play out, based on bits from the book, the original cut, AND what they could've added as far as music goes
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After Valjean dives in the water from the upper floor in the hospital, Javert has to run down the stairs to get out of the building; he couldn't jump in after him because, why start a fight with the guy who could VERY EASILY take him out? lol Also, the water would have damaged his gun; maybe even ruined it.

While underwater, Valjean would have to ditch his coat; it's weighing him down and I don't CARE how strong he is, why create a problem that can be easily avoided? This also explains why he is CLEARLY wearing a different coat when he finds Cosette.... like in the book, he ended buying other sets of clothes later for him and Cosette (okay, he did that after having to escape from being rearrested but WHATEVER! IT WORKS HERE TOO! )

Valjean surfaces as Javert stands on the bridge before the hospital, examining the water wondering where Valjean went; and he is relatively far away, keeping under a harbour/alley area underneath one of the many factories...

Valjean keeps to the shadows and Javert leaves, calling out; Valjean takes a few breaths, and while walking cautiously about, blows out lantern lights in his area.

Javert returns with four other officers whom he instructs to look in different areas; Valjean keeps under the harbour, thinking about which way he could go. 

Valjean's attention is brought to the hospital second floor window as Sister Simplice (one of the nun/doctors that looked after patients), walks about the room where Fantine was. His eyes meet with a cart waiting below and Javert standing on the bridge in thought, his back to the cart.

Suddenly, Fantine's body is dropped from the upper floor into the cart below with an unsettling thud that makes Valjean jump a little   Javert remains stoic.

THIS is where some music would kick in; there was a bit cut at the end of The Confrontation that I think would work well here!
Very quietly, as Valjean got over his little holy-crap-I-can't-believe-they-chucked-her-out-of-the-window-like-that moment... he would say/sing this line, directing it to Fantine, while Javert would also be very quiet, but also... angry/determined as his words are directed at Valjean, whom he doesn't know is relatively near
Jean Valjean: And this I swear to you, tonight...
Javert: There is no place for you to hide...
Jean Valjean: Your child will live within my care...
Javert: Wherever you may hide away...
Jean Valjean: And I will raise her to the light...
Jean Valjean & Javert: I swear to you... I will be there...

And from there, we would see Valjean slink back into the shadows as Javert looks in his direction, with a narrowing glare, almost CERTAIN he heard something
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WHEW!
So, if you can't tell, this ideas been festering in my brain FOR MONTHS!
So FINALLY getting out feels pretty good


Anywho, please comment and enjoy!
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Comments: 20

Pumpkin-Paw [2014-10-14 11:23:22 +0000 UTC]

i agree with darby, i absolutely adore the lighting!! awesome job as usual!!

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MegBeth In reply to Pumpkin-Paw [2014-10-14 16:48:41 +0000 UTC]

Awww thank you so so much!

I really appreciate the kind feedback; I was worried this didn't look as good

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DarbyLucy [2014-09-27 22:05:33 +0000 UTC]

Oooh, the lighting you've used on this along with the highlights and shadows on him look really intense. And that coupled with his expression really MAKES this piece. Wow, great job, as always!

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MegBeth In reply to DarbyLucy [2014-09-29 12:05:44 +0000 UTC]

Aw thank you so, so much!
This was another case of drawing what I saw
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what little there was to see, anyways

Again thanks heaps for all the support! I was worried this didn't look as good 'cause I haven't drawn him in a while

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DarbyLucy In reply to MegBeth [2014-10-02 06:16:51 +0000 UTC]

No, it looks fantastic, don't worry!! And you're welcome!

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MegBeth In reply to DarbyLucy [2014-10-02 13:47:10 +0000 UTC]

Aww thanks again, so much!

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TheLastUnicorn1985 [2014-09-27 02:15:09 +0000 UTC]

OH MY GOD THIS GIF THAT WAS CUT FROM THE FILM AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH AND NOW YOU DREW IT AAAHHH!! *flails*
this is EPIC my dear! the shadows, the sweat on his face, the uncertainty in his expression, PERFECT!!!

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MegBeth In reply to TheLastUnicorn1985 [2014-09-29 16:29:27 +0000 UTC]

GAHAHAHAHAHAAA I HAD TO DRAW IT! IT WAS BEGGING ME TO!

Thank you SO SO much for all the support; I REALLY appreciate it... your comments make my day!

This was a toughie to do, that's for sure lol

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TheLastUnicorn1985 In reply to MegBeth [2014-10-03 22:45:52 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure as always darling!

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Rhosgobel-Rabbit [2014-09-26 20:15:59 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful! And I love your deleted scene idea! I wish it had really happened in the movie/play!

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MegBeth In reply to Rhosgobel-Rabbit [2014-09-26 21:12:46 +0000 UTC]

Heheheheheee awww thank you very much!

I really appreciate the kind feedback and I'm REALLY glad you were able to read my rambles
I wanted deleted scenes on the DVD, darn it! T_T lol
But noooooo... we get photos and GIFs from Tumblr... THAT'S IT!
With the stage, I'll cut them more slack 'cause they don't have the resources to pull this off exactly as the movie could have; the stage version is pretty long and they have to keep a certain flow going

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Rhosgobel-Rabbit In reply to MegBeth [2014-09-26 21:16:28 +0000 UTC]

No problem pal!

Of course I was

I know right! I wish there were deleted scenes too! and yeah I agree with you on that

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Fayren [2014-09-25 15:24:02 +0000 UTC]

Amg this looks so awesome *7* I love the lighting and shadows >7<

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MegBeth In reply to Fayren [2014-09-25 18:37:43 +0000 UTC]

Eeee! Thank you so, so much for the kind feed back!  I REALLY apprecate it
I'll admit, I'm not as happy with this as Iwas when I first finished it; I feel it looks too... I dunno; one-colour/texture?

But, I'm glad you like the lighting and shaows; that was the reason I wanted to do this

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Navy-x [2014-09-24 12:37:41 +0000 UTC]

this is cool and i played a demo of Zelda Hyrule Warriors and OMG you are going to love you know me and wii systems how i don't like to play them very much but if you get a wii u and Zelda hyrule warriors that is one game i would play from time to time

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MegBeth In reply to Navy-x [2014-09-24 13:31:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

Yeah I've seen play throughs of it!
OHHH MY GOOOSH!!!

lol

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Navy-x In reply to MegBeth [2014-09-24 13:53:51 +0000 UTC]

you are going to love it it is so good

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Soulful-Purple-Wolf [2014-09-24 05:33:12 +0000 UTC]

Such amazing lighting. Excellent work!!

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MegBeth In reply to Soulful-Purple-Wolf [2014-09-24 13:25:42 +0000 UTC]

Heee thank you so much for the kind feedback!

This took a long time to do... glad it looks ok

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Soulful-Purple-Wolf In reply to MegBeth [2014-09-25 01:28:29 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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