Making of the Computer Graphics for Star Wars (Episode IV)
(Behind the Scenes)
[ 10:17 - from YouTube ]
Towards the end of Star Wars IV, there's a scene where a group of the rebel fighters are being briefed on how to blow up the Death Star. During the briefing, one of the first uses of computer-generated imagery on film is shown in the background. Although today it looks like cheesy wireframes, in 1977 it was absolutely state-of-the-art. In this clip, the creator of that CG work explains how his work was created. view

Core eGuider Ian Spector
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