The Evolution of Star Wars Visual Effects at ILM (feat. Postcards From The Galaxy's Edge)

Friends of the Force: A Star Wars Podcast

English - July 15, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB - ★★★★★ - 87 ratings
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EPISODE #9. Join host Brad Whipple (@bradwhipple) as he welcomes this week’s friend of the force: Shannon Moran from the Postcards From The Galaxy's Edge (@FromGalaxysEdge) podcast. We discuss the most notable innovations that Industrial Light & Magic has spearheaded within the visual effects industry since its inception in the mid 70's. We then examine how they have continued to push the boundaries in the digital age throughout the prequel and sequel trilogy.

5:11—Beginnings of ILM with the Dykstraflex

24:20—Rotoscoping in the Original Trilogy

34:35—Ushering in a new era of digital effects with The Phantom Menace

43:35—Shooting in digital, not film, in Attack of the Clones

1:02:23—Pushing boundaries and embracing the basics in the Sequel Trilogy

1:27:02—Balance between visual and special effects

1:31:25—George's vision in the Special Editions

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