I hope that they incorporate the creativity of built models into the new movie. And If you read this jj....I want to be in Star Wars movie before I die...because I am the biggest fan ever!!!
Dear J. J. Abrams
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crackerjazz
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Maybe they can pull out the 5-footer Falcon from its touring job just for the movie for just one final comeback? I can surmise they'll be resorting mostly to CGI though - no heavy models to carry and manipulate - even though the computer-gamey prequels were just painful to watch. Oh well, I wouldn't want the 5-footer to suffer from more rough handling.
How awesome would that be!
I really hope that there are more models involved and we get to see some of the classics back. Including proper Star Destroyers!
Good luck!
:thumbsup
I really hope that there are more models involved and we get to see some of the classics back. Including proper Star Destroyers!
Good luck!
:thumbsup
Guys, I'll be grateful if the CG Falcon even manages to accurately resemble the 32-incher. More likely, it'll have the high side walls of the toy, as it did in that one Prequel shot. God forbid it has the fat cockpit too, but we already know Abrams doesn't give a toss for fictional starship scaling issues. :lol Oh well, at least the movie won't drag and should be fun.
Ringa, your model is just beautiful.
Ringa, your model is just beautiful.
I'd imagine we'd see very little recognizable tech. If we went from Naboo yellow fighters to X-Wings within one generation's time, we're going to see a return of sleek big what-have-yous in the new films. But nerd retconning aside, new movies are made with cutting edge spfx. I bet Hollywood will deem the OT designs to be "old and busted" and I also think it's perfectly understandable/expected of the new crew to want to leave their mark, and make new things. If you were a new hire to Star Wars, given a Ralph McQuarrie/Doug Chiang level job, are you going to want to box yourself in with pre-defined Star Destroyers, or are you going to take the opportunity to leave your mark and add to the stable of designs?
/hijack
stares at pics of Rick's model and while grinning, shakes head in admiration.
/hijack
stares at pics of Rick's model and while grinning, shakes head in admiration.
I disagree. A post OT trilogy has a long legacy of war and destruction to overcome and the universe will still be in turmoil for decades meaning this tech will still be in use, nothing can be wasted, least of all large warships.
Consider Star Destroyers like large naval vessels. The USS Enterprise Aircraft carrier was in service for 50 years.
Also, there was a two generation gap between Naboo fighters and X-Wings. By ROTS things started looking much more like what we're used to. While I do expect "new things" I also expect a lot of legacy in the film.
You're thinking like a rational person again, Michael, stop it. Though to be fair the DS2 took almost no time to build...
If Abrams decides he wants PT-style shiny, that's what we'll get. Hopefully he's old enough that the PT didn't appeal as much as the OT to him, visually.
Jason - sleek yes, big no. I don't reckon we'll see a return to OT-style large fighters...I wish. Even a TIE is huge compared to anything in the PT. The flying cockpit style of fighter is all about merch and I think we'll just get more of that...
Though to be fair the DS2 took almost no time to build...If Abrams decides he wants PT-style shiny, that's what we'll get. Hopefully he's old enough that the PT didn't appeal as much as the OT to him, visually.
Jason - sleek yes, big no. I don't reckon we'll see a return to OT-style large fighters...I wish. Even a TIE is huge compared to anything in the PT. The flying cockpit style of fighter is all about merch and I think we'll just get more of that...
:lol My bad!
My sincere hope as well!
My sincere hope as well!
ajayofcanada
New Member
Consider me old school at 36 years old, but I hate CGI, even with incredibly expensive PC's and software, it still looks fake.
Models are where it's at IMHO.
If you ever have a chance to check out the book, Star Wars in 365 Days, it shows how a number of scenes where accomplished, from the original trilogy to the latest 3 movies, it's funny to see models for the first half of the book, then a bunch of green screen and computers in the last half. The book is done in chronological order.
Models are where it's at IMHO.
If you ever have a chance to check out the book, Star Wars in 365 Days, it shows how a number of scenes where accomplished, from the original trilogy to the latest 3 movies, it's funny to see models for the first half of the book, then a bunch of green screen and computers in the last half. The book is done in chronological order.
ringa
Well-Known Member
Awesome book by John Knoll. Equally a must-have is Lorne Peterson's Sculpting a Galaxy, the deluxe edition. In that book/set he shows how much models were actually used in the prequel.
John Knoll loaned us the CG Millennium Falcon created for the SW Special Editions for use in the ILM scene of 5-25-77. It was modeled after the 32" model, and looks just like it. We scaled it in the scene to look 5-feet. That and my CG Deathstar surface were the only CG models used in the scene. I tried very hard, but couldn't find anyone who had completed a 5-foot falcon replica. All other replicas used in that scene were built by talented people right here on the RPF.
5-25-77 | tiff.net
Angelus Lupus
Sr Member
I wish JJ had been given the reins of Star Wars much earlier, then he might not have tried to make a Star Wars film out of Star Trek.
Also, how many of you are concerned he'll screw it up like he did Trek?
Also, how many of you are concerned he'll screw it up like he did Trek?
JJ did a great job on trek.....there was a lot of action , comedy and saving the galaxy, just like in the Star Wars movies. I think he will do a great job, because he will want to appease to the old and young Star Wars fans. As far as cgi I think it still has not come far enough to look as real as the models, and would prefer he use the old style.
ringa
Well-Known Member
Patrick emailed me last week to say that the film will be playing at the Toronto Teen Film Festival next month (Feb):
5-25-77 | tiff.net
ringa
Well-Known Member
Patrick told me that there are at least 2 distributors that are wanting to release this movie. There are plans for domestic and world-wide releases, DVD and TV. I even did an interview for the DVD special features last year. They are just waiting...for a finished movie.
Patrick spent most of last year screening the film all over the States in an attempt to raise the money to finish the film. The entire trip was filmed for a documentary on the making and finishing of 5-25-77. It will be called Hearts of Dorkness. Here's the website for it: Home He even plugged my website on it: 52577
Patrick also used the opportunity to do a mass test screening in order to cut the definitive version. It was HUGELY well received. Audiences in Texas had 2 screenings. They liked it so much that they funded a third.
So there are plans, just need the funds to finish it.
joewhite
Sr Member
I think they picked a great director! I'm partial to Spielberg and Abrams seems to be inspired by him a lot. Especially the lens flares. Why Lucas didn't allow another director for the Prequels has always been a mystery to me. Kirshner was the best thing that happened to the saga, imo. He had to conform somewhat to Lucas' demands but didn't take all his poop at the same time and that has been the masterpiece of the series...again, imo. You think Lucas would have learned a positive lesson but then he directs the Prequels....ok, I gotta stop before my nerd rant gets out of control. LOL!
Go JJ!
Joe
Go JJ!
Joe
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