Monday 18 October 2021

AN 'EMPIRE' AT 40: CLASHING DAMAGE!

Image: Star Wars Screen Caps site.

As the scene builds in dramatic intensity, the surroundings battle damage caused by the Sith/Jedi combatants' clashing lightsaber blades continues unabated...

Overall, the gantry lightsaber duel took a full week to complete at Elstree, but then required additional reshooting after the filmed footage was noticeably damaged when seen in rushes.

Heightening the conflict further, and establishing the setting with a spectacular matte painting.

Harrison Ellenshaw works on the painting at ILM.

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