Morphylogeny

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

#115: MMPR 303: "A Friend in Need, Part III".

Features Footage from (bold = new footage):
Kamen Rider Black RX, episodes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, & 15;
and Dairanger, episodes 1, 9, 10, 11, 21, 22, 23, 27, & 44.

The complete program, from "Last Time on" to end of Saban logo, lasts roughly 20:17;18.

"Last Time on" segment is about :30; by itself.

Opening is about 1:00;00 by itself.

Ending is about 0:30; by itself.


Opening Credits

Source Description Edit Note

Zordon Face 1.

Medium shot.

Number of uses this episode: 9.

Zordon Face 2.

Close shot.

Number of uses this episode: 3.

Source Description Edit Note
MMPR 217.

Darkened Command Center exterior, close, ground level angle.

Recycled. Transitions in.

MMPR 246.

Angle tilted right, pan up as Alpha steps down from console area, talking while gripping both sides of head and shaking side to side, then releasing and leaning forth.

Recycled.

MMPR 302.

Alpha turns around from far console, looking upward and talking as he makes his way over with arms bent at elbows. He stops at console below us, begins typing, then looks up and talks again, before hitting a few more buttons and turning around and leaving.

Partially recycled, but runs much longer at start; transitions out. Writer & Director credits fade in and out.

MMPR 302.

Alpha walks away from front console, stops to watch off-screen Viewing Globe to our slight left, grips head and shakes from side to side.

Recycled, trimmed.

MMPR 302.

Close, downward angle on Alpha pressing series of multicolored buttons on console.

Recycled, mirror-flipped.

MMPR 202.

Straight upward angle on Lunar Palace, beneath Zedd's balcony, as dark storm clouds roll across the skies above.

Recycled.

KRBRX #06.

Masked Rider raises his right arm up and nod-talks, then reaches for buckle.

Recycled, but runs fully; transitions in.

KRBRX #06.

Close-up, side angle, on Masked Rider's Ecto-Accelerator buckle as he pulls from it his Ecto-Saber, which materializes from energy with flashing of power.

Tinted orange.

KRBRX #06.

Zoom out as Masked Rider whips Ecto-Saber around.

Tinted orange. Energy crackling added to blade. Follow-up close-up of Saber firing beam is US footage, and replaces shots of MR stabbing Cogworts.

KRBRX #06.

Amid the three Cogworts, each spewing sparks, Masked Rider turns around and poses victoriously with his Ecto-Saber. The three creatures collapse, explode, then implode, leaving nothing behind as Masked Rider remains posed throughout.

Tinted orange. A few brief energy shimmers added to Cogworts' wounds.

KRBRX #02.

Spiderbase flies toward us in front of huge swath of disturbed storm clouds.

KRBRX #02.

Entry doors slide open into Spiderbase's main chamber, as Nefaria, Doubleface, and Gork head inside.

KRBRX #02.

Reverse angle, as Nefaria, Doubleface, and Gork head into the chamber, while Count Dregon stands in front of view screen.

KRBRX #02.

With his back to us, Count Dregon raises his staff into the air in front of view screen.

KRBRX #02.

Count Dregon turns around and talks, as Gork, Nefaria, and Doubleface listen, and Fact hovers down from above.

KRBRX #03.

Zoom out from Count Dregon as he steps forth and motions staff about while talking to Doubleface, Nefaria, Gork, and a crouching Cyclopter. After a few moments, Cyclopter stands up.

KRBRX #03.

Close-up of Count Dregon turning sharply and glowering.

Cuts before he fires energy from his staff.

KRBRX #05.

Slow push in on Doubleface, as he stands there, talking.

KRBRX #03.

Close on Count Dregon, looking to our slight left, then he turns his back to us while facing our slight right.

Recycled; fades to black.

MMPR 202.

Straight upward angle on Lunar Palace, beneath Zedd's balcony, as red beam continuously emits outward, and dark storm clouds roll across the skies above.

Recycled; fades in from black.

MMPR 203.

Aerial left-pass of mountain range, as Zedd's growth grenade floats past us through the air.

Recycled; greened up.

DAI #27.

Explosion erupts into a massive fireball engulfing the screen in a warehouse area.

Cuts start to removed unmorphed DaiRed, cuts end to cut morphed DaiRed!; Fades out.

MMPR 217.

Darkened Command Center exterior, close, ground level angle.

Recycled.

Original stock & KRBRX #05.

Spiderbase view screen shows five Ranger teleport streaks departing Edenoi.

US footage superimposed into recycled KRBRX.

KRBRX #05.

Count Dregon, facing away from us, slightly turns head, visible above his right shoulder.

KRBRX #06.

Close on Doubleface, blinking as he shifts about, attention drawn to something behind us.

KRBRX #06.

Close on Cyclopter, straightening up his posture as he also gets his attention drawn to something behind us.

MMPR 202.

Straight upward angle on Lunar Palace, beneath Zedd's balcony, as dark storm clouds roll across the skies above.

Recycled.

DAI #01.

Bluish-white lightning strikes down diagonally, repeatedly, against dangerously dark and storm skies.

Recycled. White flash before.

MMPR 203.

Mastodon Dinozord charges to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Lion Thunderzord.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Triceratops Dinozord glides to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Unicorn Thunderzord.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord races to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Griffin Thunderzord.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Pterodactyl Dinozord flies to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Firebird Thunderzord.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Tyrannosaurus Dinozord marches to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Red Dragon Thunderzord.

Recycled.

DAI #21.

Against pure white backdrop, White Tiger Thunderzord's head comes quickly into frame from our right, roaring.

Recycled.

DAI #21.

Against pure white backdrop, White Tiger Thunderzord's paw comes quickly into frame from our right.

Recycled.

DAI #21.

Against pure white backdrop, pan diagonally to our upper right across White Tiger Thunderzord, from front foot to bulby shoulder area.

Recycled.

DAI #21.

Against pure white backdrop, zoom out from the roaring White Tiger Thunderzord.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Upward shot of White Tigerzord leaping right over the camera.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Close on White, amid a forest, jumping up.

Recycled; trimmed heavily.

DAI #22.

White Ranger leaps straight up through the sky, with Saba held outward.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

White lands atop White Tigerzord's head, turns to us, punches forth, then turns saber upside down, holding Saba up, head up.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Slow zoom in as White Tigerzord charges down a dusty ravine, leaping forth with each step, White Ranger still astride its head.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Upward shot of White atop the Tigerzord's head, gestures fist, nods, then turns and hops down into the Zord.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Zoom out, as White Ranger enters the White Tigerzord cockpit, stands in the center, faces us, raises Saba, and motions hand forth.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Red Dragon Thunderzord flies through the sky, crackling with bluish electricity, and transforms into Warrior Mode, soaring to our left.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Track right, as Unicorn folds up into leg, Lion folds up into chest-plate & helmet, Griffin folds up into leg, and Firebird curls around into a... uhh, skirt. Each gets struck by their respective colored lightning, green for Black, natch.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Zoom in as RDTZWM leaps down from the sky, legs poised outward.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Circle around Unicorn & Griffin legs as Red Dragon's legs land inside them, while Firebird waist slips around its hips.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Lion's chestplate connects to Red Dragon's body, as its feet slide over its arms to form armored arms.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Close on Red Dragon's head as the helmet locks down over it. Pan down to green gem on chest plate. Pan down to green gem on chest plate.

Recycled.

DAI #09 & MMPR 203.

Freeze frame on green chest gem, as the five Power Rangers in the Megazord cockpit superimposes within, as they reach out and up with their right hands, then gesture them around into fists, before grabbing controls. A bright flash erupts to conclude it, engulfing the screen.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Zoom out as lightning crackles about, as the Thunder Megazord stands, fully formed.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

In White Tigerzord's cockpit, White Ranger holds Saba horizontally, then again with blade readied, before beginning to insert him into console.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Downward shot of White inserting Saba's blade into slot on console.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Zoom out from White Tigerzord's hind quarters as it folds back into humanoid legs, zoom in sharply on its face, causing a rapid white flash. Zoom out as the upper section of the White Tigerzord folds downward into an upper torso, then zoom in as its humanoid head rises from top of raised back.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Close-up, zoom in onto its red eyes, as White Tigerzord in Warrior Mode's head rises up.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

In the Tigerzord cockpit, zoom in sharply as White Ranger spreads arms then crosses them.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

As energy flashes about and background glows, White Tigerzord in Warrior Mode turns to side and readies tail saber.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

After white flash, zoom out to WTZWM floating static, arms outward at sides, amid white & blue flowing backdrop.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

In Tigerzord cockpit, White Ranger points forth, nod-talks, then raises a fist.

Recycled; trims laugh.

MMPR 208.

In Thunder Megazord cockpit, things are shaky and flashy, close on Red as he leads the team in crossing arms at wrists, folding forearms, then zoom out as they raise right fists.

Recycled.

DAI #11.

Close-up of Thunder Megazord's right fist coming into frame, then turning palm-down.

Recycled.

DAI #23.

Close on Thunder Megazord as it pulls back its right fist, then punches into the camera.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Close on Thunder Megazord gripping sheath with left arm and pulling Saber out with right.

Recycled.

DAI #10.

Zoom out, upward angle, as Thunder Megazord unsheathes Saber and holds it high out and over to its right.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

In Tigerzord cockpit, White Ranger laughs heartily, then points forth, nod-talks, then raises a fist.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Tigerzord cockpit shakes violently, White Ranger throws his arms up while being knocked around.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

The Tigerzord cockpit erupts in a bright flash of sparks and smoke.

Recycled; trims White pre-burst.

MMPR 208.

In Thunder Megazord cockpit, lights flashing and as the whole thing tilts to our left, causing the Rangers to roll over to the left wall in a large pile.

Recycled.

DAI #44.

Zoom out as Thunder Megazord appears to stand up and pose battle ready amid a cloud of dust.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

In Tigerzord cockpit, White Ranger spreads arms fiercely, then zoom in sharply as he punches left fist forth.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Close on White in Tigerzord cockpit, continuing invisible ball gesture, shifting it in front of stomach, then spreading arms outward.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

As mist rises heavily up its body, WTZWM, facing our right, motions arms forth and to the side, pan right as it fires multiple balls of fire.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

In Tigerzord cockpit, White Ranger laughs heartily, then points forth, nod-talks, then raises a fist.

Recycled.

DAI #10.

Extreme close-up of Thunder Megazord's face as its eyes glow yellow, while lightning flashes off-frame.

Recycled.

DAI #10.

Side angle on Thunder Megazord as it keeps Saber held outward, but turns the blade vertically, causing it to surge with yellow electricity.

Recycled.

DAI #10.

As Saber surges with yellow electricity, blue lightning crackling about the background, Thunder Megazord pulls it back from its right, and holds it up against left shoulder. This causes the blue lightning to fade into a drawn backdrop of waterfalls, eyes flashing, as Thunder Megazord steps forth and slashes Saber diagonally downward.

Recycled.

MMPR 202.

Straight upward angle on Lunar Palace, beneath Zedd's balcony, as red beam continuously emits outward, and dark storm clouds roll across the skies above.

Recycled.

MMPR 106.

Exterior of Youth Center, guy on skateboard gets off it and walks. Van passes by. Several people head inside, one is coming out.

Recycled; fades in from black.

MMPR 217.

Darkened Command Center exterior, close, ground level angle.

Recycled.

KRBRX #05.

Pan down as Spiderbase flies toward us, away from the moon, passing over the Earth below us.

Recycled, but runs fully. Transitions in.

KRBRX #01.

Pair of doors slide open in dark corridor, as Fact floats in, lights blinking, with Count Dregon stopping in doorway behind him.

Recycled.

KRBRX #01.

Close on Doubleface, raising head and blinking.

Recycled.

KRBRX #01.

Cyclopter, behind his bike, raises head.

Recycled.

KRBRX #03.

Slow zoom out, as Count Dregon passes around device thing in front of room, standing before his minions as Nefaria, Cyclopter, and Gork crouch and bow, but Doubleface remains standing.

Recycled.

KRBRX #15.

Close on Doubleface, lowering head for a brief bow.

Recycled.

KRBRX #10.

Zoom out from Count Dregon, as he points staff forth and walks away from his usual spot in front of view screen, talking. Doubleface & Cyclopter stand to one side, and Nefaria to the other, while Gork follows close behind the Count, motioning hand to chest and bowing when he ceases walking.

Trims start to reduce dialogue, cuts before Doubleface steps forth.

MMPR 303.

30 second cut-down of Bulk & Skull's faux-Ranger revelation moment from earlier in the episode.

Altered to fit in end credits.