May 17th, 2002



NOTE FROM KRISTIAN:
The latest Star Wars film was not actually shot
on celluloid at all, but new digital cameras,
allowing for even more creativity with
characters and locations.


The Top 9 Unusual Digital Effects
in “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones”


9> Easily-defeatable clones all in “Spider-Man” costumes.

8> The dots on Amidala’s cheeks briefly turn to Pepsi logos every 30 seconds.

7> Digital liposuction to remove the “cottage cheese” from Yoda’s thighs.

6> As Anakin Skywalker begins his descent toward the Dark Side, for a minute he looks like Michael Jackson.

5> Sam Jackson shaves his head with a Schick triple-blade light saber.

4> Special glasses make two-dimensional characters seem almost plausible.

3> Hacked messages on the spaceships that read: “Lord of the Rings SUX!”

2> Corrupted files accidentally morph Jar Jar Binks and Scooby-Doo, creating the most hated character in the history of film.

and the Number 1 Unusual Digital Effect in “Star Wars: Attack of
the Clones”…

1> Puppet wires removed from Hayden Christensen.




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Credits:

Selected from 22 submissions from 6 contributors.
Today’s Top 5 List authors are:

William C. Martell, Screenwriter — 1, 5, Topic (10th #1)
Scott Witmer, Design Engineer — 2, 8
Jennifer Ford, Web Designer — 2
Eric Lipton, Civilian — 3, 7, 9 (Hat trick!)
Wade Kwon, Civilian — 4
Beth Kujawski, Voice Talent — 6
Kristian Idol, Writer/Director — Moderator