Bold Strategies: Handling the Super Star Destroyer Summary In this blog post, we’ll be discussing how to handle the Super Star Destroyer, a prop used in film production. We’ll walk you through the challenges involved in handling such a large prop, and give you some tips on how to handle it with confidence. Table of …
Bold Strategies: Handling the Super Star Destroyer Read More »
BB-8: The Adorable Droid from Star Wars Summary In this article, we will delve into the creation of BB-8, the cute and lovable droid from the Star Wars franchise. We will explore the various versions of BB-8, the team behind its creation, and some interesting facts about this high-tech machine. Table of Contents The Birth …
BB-8: The Adorable Droid of Star Wars Summary In this article, we will discuss BB-8, the adorable droid of Star Wars. We will talk about how it was designed and created, the different versions of BB-8, its features, and its powering mechanism. We will also touch upon ANA’s Star Wars themed planes with one of …
Star Wars Breakdancing: The Ultimate Guide Summary In this article, we will explore how to combine two childhood favorites, Star Wars and breakdancing, by using original three and three quarter inch action figures and a dime to create the ultimate head spin. Table of Contents Combining Star Wars and Breakdancing Choosing the Right Action Figure …
The Ultimate Guide to Breakdancing Stormtroopers Summary In this article, we explore how to combine two things that we love: Star Wars and breakdancing. We will be using a Stormtrooper in Hoth battle gear to make this work. We guide you through the process of preparing your action figures for the dance-battle and show you …
The Ultimate Guide to Breakdancing Stormtroopers Read More »
The Making of Fully Digital Actors in Star Wars: The Force Awakens Summary In this article, we explore the process of creating fully digital actors in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We delve into the technology used by Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) in collaboration with Disney Research Zurich to capture the performances of real …
The Making of Fully Digital Actors in Star Wars: The Force Awakens Read More »
The Making of Fully Digital Actors in The Force Awakens Summary The team at Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) created fully digitized characters for the movie, The Force Awakens. While some characters’ looks were achieved through in-camera prosthetics, others like Maz, voiced and played by Lupita Nyong’o, were fully developed digitally using the Medusa capture …
The Making of Fully Digital Actors in The Force Awakens Read More »
The Planets of Science Fiction: Real-Life Analogues Summary In this article, we explore the real-life analogues of some of the most iconic planets from science fiction. From the icy world of Hoth in Star Wars to the double planet system of Romulus and Remus in Star Trek, we look at how these fictional planets compare …
The Planets of Science Fiction: Real-Life Analogues Read More »
Exploring The Planets of Science Fiction Summary We explore the planets of science fiction and discover the closest analogs to them in our own solar system. From the icy planet Hoth of Empire Strikes Back to the double planet system of Romulus and Remus in Star Trek, we find similar worlds in the form of …
Star Wars and the Joy of Queuing Up Summary In this article, we will be discussing the culture of queuing up for Star Wars movies with an expert who has been doing it for decades. We will also explore the reasons why people continue to do this and how it has become a community and …