OK, so Star Wars may seem a bit obvious. However, let me be specific in saying that I am talking about the original Star Wars, the one that started it all. Not the redone Star Wars - A New Hope. This gem set a standard in effects and story telling. Unfortunately, George Lucas got drunk on the success and turned the series into an overdone saga and lost the ability to tell a simple story as he did with his original, and great films like American Graffiti. The original Star Wars movie inspired me (much like the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland) to get in to special effects. Though I wanted to work in the industry, I still find joy in dabbling with model making, animation, and visual prestidigitation.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Star Wars
OK, so Star Wars may seem a bit obvious. However, let me be specific in saying that I am talking about the original Star Wars, the one that started it all. Not the redone Star Wars - A New Hope. This gem set a standard in effects and story telling. Unfortunately, George Lucas got drunk on the success and turned the series into an overdone saga and lost the ability to tell a simple story as he did with his original, and great films like American Graffiti. The original Star Wars movie inspired me (much like the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland) to get in to special effects. Though I wanted to work in the industry, I still find joy in dabbling with model making, animation, and visual prestidigitation.
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