Splish Splash, the Star Wars Celebration was a Smash! Fans from all corners of the globe descended on Denver, Colorado April 30-May 2, 1999, for the grand three-day event.
Once again the talent at Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound has been singled out for achievement in the year's slate of movies. Here's a round up of some of the nominations and recognitions recently announced.
On Thursday, November 18th, Episode I and classic Star Wars Sound Designer, Ben Burtt, will appear at the American Film Institute, Mark Goodson Screening Room, Los Angeles, CA.
As they had done for every version of the movie, the sound mixers of Skywalker Sound used their expertise to ensure that French fans would enjoy the best aural experience possible.
In a dark, cavernous underground sound stage, two women crouch, their eyes riveted to a giant movie screen. Projected in front of them, frame by frame, is the final cut of Star Wars: Episode I.
This first chapter, which is rich in art, design, costumes, architecture and technology, follows Anakin's journey as he pursues his dreams and confronts his fears in the midst of a galaxy in turmoil.
The Foley crew is hard at work stomping around their Skywalker Ranch studio in heavy boots, clomping coconut shells and dropping vacuum cleaners, all to create the sound effects for Star Wars: Episode I.
Lucasfilm and Apple have collaborated to launch the new film trailer for Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace on the Internet exclusively in QuickTime, Apple's industry-leading multimedia software.
Despite all the technological wonders at the disposal of today's sound designers, most sound effects begin their life as recordings of organic sources.
Back in 1976, Ben Burtt coined the title "Sound Designer" with his award-winning work on Star Wars. Before that watershed, no one had pushed the creation and development of sound to the extremes explored by Burtt.
