Topic: The Making of STAR WARS - ILM and the Magic behind it...

[Darth More]

Lately, I keep finding very interesting content on YouTube about the special effects and making of STAR WARS.

You might already know some of them, but I still think it's worth sharing.

This one in particular caught my attention not only because I grew up with the Prequels, but also because I LOVE buildiing dioramas. If you are excited like me about the magic behind STAR WARS and like model building than you should check this out:

Please, make sure to double-click for full screen view.

The Surprising Practical Effects of the Star Wars Prequels - by Not Exactly Normal

Note: While I do not agree with some of the moderator's opinions, the graphics and references shown in this video are just fascinating!
I looked through all 4 pages of threads on here, but didn't find an exsisting topic about the Making of...so that's why I started a new thread.

Please, feel free to share your thoughts and content here, too!


- Philipp

[Darth More]

Important Note: I do not own any of the video and/or graphic content seen below. I'm not responsible for shown content. I do not post this for any advertisement or profit.
All rights reserved to Lucasfilm Ltd., The Disney Company, YouTube and named channels that uploaded mentioned content below. Please, let me know if any video has been removed from YouTube. Make sure to double-click for full screen view. Thanks.


The Making of...



The Original Trilogy

Behind the Scenes of Star Wars: The Original Trilogy ILM Special Effects Makers

Channel: Danny Nguyen
Date of Upload: 2016/01/03
Running Time: 58:35

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy


Channel: Star Wars Dreams
Date of Upload: 2017/02/11
Running Time: 2:30:43

STAR WARS - Episode IV - A New Hope


The Making of Star Wars - 1977 Documentary


Channel: Sanchez del Campo
Date of Upload: 2016/05/08
Running Time: 49:01

Epsiode VI - Return of the Jedi



Star Wars 1983 Documentary The Making Of

Channel: darky grevious
Date of Upload: 2016/05/08
Running Time: 46:23

Star Wars Trilogy: Special Edition - Behind the Scenes (1997)


Channel:Trent Pruitt
Date of Upload: 2016/12/07
Running Time: 29:31

The Prequel Trilogy



Making of Star Wars Prequel Trilogy - Concept Art CGI Special Effects

Channel: Pop Culture Pandora
Date of Upload: 2015/07/23
Running Time: 1:36:18

Making of Star Wars I-III (World building & Set Design)

Channel: Voldorac
Date of Upload: 2017/10/22
Running Time: 1:08:16
updated: 2019/11/08

Episode I - The Phantom Menace


The Beginning: Making Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (Full Version)

Channel: Star Wars
Date of Upload: 2014/04/05
Running Time: 1:06:29

Episode II - Attack of the Clones



Star Wars Episode 2 Attack of The Clones (The Making of Documentary)

Channel: Chris Fischer
Date of Upload: 2016/12/19
Running Time: 2:52:08

Star Wars From Puppets To Pixels: Digital Characters In Episode II Documentary

Channel:mranderson00001
Date of Upload: 2013/04/22
Running Time: 52:20

Episode III - Revenge of the Sith



Star Wars Within A Minute: The Making Of Episode III Documentary


Channel:mranderson00001
Date of Upload: 2015/12/16
Running Time: 1:17:32

Revenge of the Sith Featurette: The Return of Darth Vader


Channel: Star Wars
Date of Upload: 2014/04/05
Running Time: 9:12

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Star Wars - Bloopers | The Complete Edition


Channel: Cringe & Fails
Date of Upload: 2017/11/13
Running Time: 11:54
updated: 2019/11/08

Important Note: I do not own any of the video and/or graphic content seen below. I'm not responsible for shown content. I do not post this for any advertisement or profit.
All rights reserved to Lucasfilm Ltd., The Disney Company, YouTube and named channels that uploaded mentioned content below. Please, let me know if any video has been removed from YouTube. Make sure to double-click for full screen view. Thanks.

[Darth More]

Further reference material:



Books:



NEW: Industrial Light & Magic Presents: Making Solo: A Star Wars Story





Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Abrams (April 16, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1419737538
ISBN-13: 978-1419737534
Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds
Source of Data: Amazon.com


The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film



Series: Star Wars
Hardcover: 372 pages
Publisher: Del Rey; 1St Edition edition (April 24, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0345494768
ISBN-13: 978-0345494764
Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 1.2 x 10.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
Source of Data: Amazon.com




Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie




Hardcover: 800 pages
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; Limited ed edition (September 27, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1419717936
ISBN-13: 978-1419717932
Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 4 x 17.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 21.3 pounds
Source of Data: Amazon.com


The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith




Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: LucasBooks; F First Edition edition (April 2, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0345431383
ISBN-13: 978-0345431387
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 0.9 x 10.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds


The Making of Star Wars, Episode I - The Phantom Menace




Series: Star Wars
Hardcover: 161 pages
Publisher: Del Rey; 1st edition (May 10, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0345431111
ISBN-13: 978-0345431110
Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.8 x 11.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds

[Tamer]

Hey, this is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to organize it all in one place.

[Darth More]

The music of Star Wars by legendary componist, director & artist John Williams adds another essential part to the magic of STAR WARS.


Here's a playlist of REVENGE OF THE SITH, which I like to listen to while working on my custom projects:

Score: STAR WARS - Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Channel: The Ghost Critic
Date of Upload: 2017/03/16
Tracks: 53
Running Time: tbc
last update: 2019/04/05


Complete Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqGhVyOFc2J3Lt23F5b8RctjHYDwxx_QN

list=PLqGhVyOFc2J3Lt23F5b8RctjHYDwxx_QN


more to be added later.

Enjoy![/size]