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.
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”
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”…
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