paramoremcr88
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Re: ► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄
Congrats on the book, looks really interesting.
Congrats on the book, looks really interesting.
►► Jkno's Imperial collection ◄◄
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jkno
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Re: ► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄
Thank you
From Amazon site:
From the producers of the acclaimed Dressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars comes an inside look at the secrets behind the saga’s artful models and sculptures. Lorne Peterson, model and sculpture designer for the entire Star Wars saga, takes us on a journey through the intricate process of crafting and sculpting the models from sketch to screen and the artistry behind the dazzling results.
Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Model Shop features more than 300 full-color photographs and illustrations from the Lucasfilm archives, models from all six films, interviews, images and text with concept sculptors, an overview of the ILM model shop from 1976 through today and numerous gatefolds of the most loved models.
ILM virtually redefined visual effects and blazed a trail into the digital realm, follow behind the camera and into the rarely seen workshops and an amazing look at the creation of movie magic. Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Modelshop takes readers behind-the-scenes for the first in-depth look at these amazing models and the process behind their creation, punctuated by Lorne Peterson’s exuberance and dedication to craft.This unique visual treat is a must-have for any Star Wars fan.
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
This meticulous look at the models, miniatures and sculptures that make up the Star Wars movie universe is sure to make the short list for fans. Model and sculpture designer Peterson takes the reader through a guided tour of the Star Wars series, giving extra attention to fan favorites. Some of the more popular vehicles, such as the AT-AT Walkers and the Millenium Falcon get their own detailed gatefolds.
Peterson's tight prose keeps the book on track, offering all sorts of trivia without dwelling on minutiae. While the later movies have certainly benefited from computer-generated special effects, he explains it was more cost-effective and realistic to create many of the sets, backgrounds and vehicles via sculptures and models. Readers will learn that the crowds watching the pod race from The Phantom Menace, for example, were not entirely computer generated-thousands of painted Q-Tips were used to fill out the stadium, "ultimately creating an image that looked very realistic."
Peterson covers everything from how to create fake blood for a severed arm (raspberry yogurt mixed with tempera paint) to employing wheelchair motors in order to enable R2-D2 to navigate the gritty Tunisian desert where the first film was shot. Fans will find everything from the holographic chess set from the first film to Darth Vader's mask from Revenge of the Sith lovingly photographed and described in detail.
Many of the models regularly tour museums, but this comprehensive examination offers fans a more informed appreciation for the work that went into the series.
About the Author
Lorne Peterson is one of the founding members of Industrial Light & Magic; he was hired by George Lucas to create the models for Star Wars. In 1978, Peterson was invited by Lucas to oversee the entire production of models for The Empire Strikes Back. His signature is evident on nearly every model used in the original trilogy.
Peterson’s work is showcased in the entire Star Wars saga, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the Ewok movies, Jurassic Park, Men in Black, Galaxy Quest, and Van Helsing. He was honored with an Academy Award® and a BAFTA Award for the special effects work in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Product Details
Hardcover: 216 pages
Publisher: Insight Editions (November 14, 2006)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 9 x 13 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #312,575 in Books
Thank you
From Amazon site:
From the producers of the acclaimed Dressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars comes an inside look at the secrets behind the saga’s artful models and sculptures. Lorne Peterson, model and sculpture designer for the entire Star Wars saga, takes us on a journey through the intricate process of crafting and sculpting the models from sketch to screen and the artistry behind the dazzling results.
Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Model Shop features more than 300 full-color photographs and illustrations from the Lucasfilm archives, models from all six films, interviews, images and text with concept sculptors, an overview of the ILM model shop from 1976 through today and numerous gatefolds of the most loved models.
ILM virtually redefined visual effects and blazed a trail into the digital realm, follow behind the camera and into the rarely seen workshops and an amazing look at the creation of movie magic. Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Modelshop takes readers behind-the-scenes for the first in-depth look at these amazing models and the process behind their creation, punctuated by Lorne Peterson’s exuberance and dedication to craft.This unique visual treat is a must-have for any Star Wars fan.
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
This meticulous look at the models, miniatures and sculptures that make up the Star Wars movie universe is sure to make the short list for fans. Model and sculpture designer Peterson takes the reader through a guided tour of the Star Wars series, giving extra attention to fan favorites. Some of the more popular vehicles, such as the AT-AT Walkers and the Millenium Falcon get their own detailed gatefolds.
Peterson's tight prose keeps the book on track, offering all sorts of trivia without dwelling on minutiae. While the later movies have certainly benefited from computer-generated special effects, he explains it was more cost-effective and realistic to create many of the sets, backgrounds and vehicles via sculptures and models. Readers will learn that the crowds watching the pod race from The Phantom Menace, for example, were not entirely computer generated-thousands of painted Q-Tips were used to fill out the stadium, "ultimately creating an image that looked very realistic."
Peterson covers everything from how to create fake blood for a severed arm (raspberry yogurt mixed with tempera paint) to employing wheelchair motors in order to enable R2-D2 to navigate the gritty Tunisian desert where the first film was shot. Fans will find everything from the holographic chess set from the first film to Darth Vader's mask from Revenge of the Sith lovingly photographed and described in detail.
Many of the models regularly tour museums, but this comprehensive examination offers fans a more informed appreciation for the work that went into the series.
About the Author
Lorne Peterson is one of the founding members of Industrial Light & Magic; he was hired by George Lucas to create the models for Star Wars. In 1978, Peterson was invited by Lucas to oversee the entire production of models for The Empire Strikes Back. His signature is evident on nearly every model used in the original trilogy.
Peterson’s work is showcased in the entire Star Wars saga, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the Ewok movies, Jurassic Park, Men in Black, Galaxy Quest, and Van Helsing. He was honored with an Academy Award® and a BAFTA Award for the special effects work in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Product Details
Hardcover: 216 pages
Publisher: Insight Editions (November 14, 2006)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 9 x 13 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #312,575 in Books
RobertoBagg10
Super Freak
Re: ► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄
Serg, anymore updated pics from your whole collection room? Love to see an update!
P.S. have you got the droids PF on order? My Exclusive is only moments away from being delivered so i'm ultra excited. Been waiting such a long time to have these two iconic characters in my collection, lets hope Sideshow did them justice!
Serg, anymore updated pics from your whole collection room? Love to see an update!
P.S. have you got the droids PF on order? My Exclusive is only moments away from being delivered so i'm ultra excited. Been waiting such a long time to have these two iconic characters in my collection, lets hope Sideshow did them justice!
jkno
Stormtrooper
Re: ► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄
Only when a couple items arrive I will take new shots of my collection, hopefully mid August.
As you know I only collect Original Trilogy Imperials and Troopers, so I won't be getting the SS PF droids. Though I do have the old 1:7 Kotrobukiya versions, which were too cool to sell with my Prequels purge years ago.
Good luck in getting the Droids PFs soon my friend, I watched their thread from time to time and seem to be very cool.
Serg, anymore updated pics from your whole collection room? Love to see an update!
Only when a couple items arrive I will take new shots of my collection, hopefully mid August.
As you know I only collect Original Trilogy Imperials and Troopers, so I won't be getting the SS PF droids. Though I do have the old 1:7 Kotrobukiya versions, which were too cool to sell with my Prequels purge years ago.
Good luck in getting the Droids PFs soon my friend, I watched their thread from time to time and seem to be very cool.
jkno
Stormtrooper
jkno
Stormtrooper
Re: ► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄
Star Wars Chronicles 1st edition arrived. Such a fantastic book, it is HUUGE, has over 300 pages, and comes in a very large format with a special cover. The seller also included a cool The Art of Star Wars magazine for free:
Amazon review:
This is the ultimate must-have for the Star Wars fanatic. Spendy, but definitely worth it, the Star Wars Chronicles is a big, beautiful book that comes in a gold and black box. The Chronicles cover the beloved trilogy of movies in thousands of behind-the-scenes and up-close photographs, many you've never seen before. From the creation of all the aliens to the details of Boba Fett's jet pack, you'll find fascinating facts, drawings, paintings, and photos to pore over endlessly. Each detail is lovingly presented for the appreciation of serious fans, and the whole package will be a delight to collectors.
More info and cool pics here: [ame]https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Chronicles-Deborah-Fine/dp/081181498X#reader_081181498X[/ame]
Star Wars Chronicles 1st edition arrived. Such a fantastic book, it is HUUGE, has over 300 pages, and comes in a very large format with a special cover. The seller also included a cool The Art of Star Wars magazine for free:
Amazon review:
This is the ultimate must-have for the Star Wars fanatic. Spendy, but definitely worth it, the Star Wars Chronicles is a big, beautiful book that comes in a gold and black box. The Chronicles cover the beloved trilogy of movies in thousands of behind-the-scenes and up-close photographs, many you've never seen before. From the creation of all the aliens to the details of Boba Fett's jet pack, you'll find fascinating facts, drawings, paintings, and photos to pore over endlessly. Each detail is lovingly presented for the appreciation of serious fans, and the whole package will be a delight to collectors.
More info and cool pics here: [ame]https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Chronicles-Deborah-Fine/dp/081181498X#reader_081181498X[/ame]
Colossus
Super Freak
Re: ► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄
Major Congrats on a Great Great Score my Friend, Excellent Post; Sergui
Star Wars Chronicles 1st edition arrived. Such a fantastic book, it is HUUGE, has over 300 pages, and comes in a very large format with a special cover. The seller also included a cool The Art of Star Wars magazine for free:
Amazon review:
This is the ultimate must-have for the Star Wars fanatic. Spendy, but definitely worth it, the Star Wars Chronicles is a big, beautiful book that comes in a gold and black box. The Chronicles cover the beloved trilogy of movies in thousands of behind-the-scenes and up-close photographs, many you've never seen before. From the creation of all the aliens to the details of Boba Fett's jet pack, you'll find fascinating facts, drawings, paintings, and photos to pore over endlessly. Each detail is lovingly presented for the appreciation of serious fans, and the whole package will be a delight to collectors.
More info and cool pics here: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Chronicles-Deborah-Fine/dp/081181498X#reader_081181498X
Major Congrats on a Great Great Score my Friend, Excellent Post; Sergui
sarvesh2000is
Super Freak
Re: ► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄
Congrats on the new additions Sergiu.
Congrats on the new additions Sergiu.
darthstitch
Super Freak
Re: ► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄
Congrats my friend
Congrats my friend
jkno
Stormtrooper
Re: ► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄
Thank you my friends. These 2 books are really great to read, even for a non-Star Wars fan. They show how they made the movies back then, and I also have a similar book with Stan Winston Studios.
Congrats on the new additions Sergiu.
Congrats my friend
Thank you my friends.
These 2 books are really great to read, even for a non-Star Wars fan. They show how they made the movies back then, and I also have a similar book with Stan Winston Studios.
Chace_DK
Freaked Out
Re: ► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄
Love, love, love your entire SW collection... That life size stormie.. Damn you!! Soooo jealous!!
Love, love, love your entire SW collection... That life size stormie.. Damn you!!
Soooo jealous!!
jkno
Stormtrooper
Re: ► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄
Thank you Chace! Two more items to arrive and some new pics with my collection will be taken soon
Love, love, love your entire SW collection... That life size stormie.. Damn you!!
Thank you Chace!
Two more items to arrive and some new pics with my collection will be taken soon
jkno
Stormtrooper
Re: ►► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄◄
John Dykstra was kind enough to sign for me again, I already have a MR tall plaque I display with the eFX TIE Fighter, and another photo identical with this one, which is also in the same cabinet with the eFX TIE. This second photo I sent to him together with a small cool present and he sent it back signed though I mentioned I already have one signed by him. He always returned the $ I sent untouched, how cool is that. And his response times is one of the fastest ever TTM, less than 3 weeks via Romania-US-Romania. Many thanks again Mr. Dykstra! The old photo can be seen HERE.
John Dykstra was kind enough to sign for me again, I already have a MR tall plaque I display with the eFX TIE Fighter, and another photo identical with this one, which is also in the same cabinet with the eFX TIE. This second photo I sent to him together with a small cool present and he sent it back signed though I mentioned I already have one signed by him. He always returned the $ I sent untouched, how cool is that. And his response times is one of the fastest ever TTM, less than 3 weeks via Romania-US-Romania. Many thanks again Mr. Dykstra! The old photo can be seen HERE.
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Re: ►► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄◄
That's pretty cool Jkno! Sounds like a nice guy. You can send me a picture and money anytime and I will be glad to sign it and even return the money. I'm just that nice of a guy
That's pretty cool Jkno! Sounds like a nice guy. You can send me a picture and money anytime and I will be glad to sign it and even return the money. I'm just that nice of a guy
jkno
Stormtrooper
Re: ►► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄◄
You might be, but you didn't work as special effects artist for various movies including SW
Some info about John Dykstra:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dykstra
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004375/
https://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/John_Dykstra
Besides SW he also worked as special effects artist on Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Spiderman, Batman, Firefox, Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained etc.
That's pretty cool Jkno! Sounds like a nice guy. You can send me a picture and money anytime and I will be glad to sign it and even return the money. I'm just that nice of a guy
You might be, but you didn't work as special effects artist for various movies including SW
Some info about John Dykstra:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dykstra
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004375/
https://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/John_Dykstra
Besides SW he also worked as special effects artist on Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Spiderman, Batman, Firefox, Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained etc.
RobertoBagg10
Super Freak
Re: ►► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄◄
Congrats Serg, you get so many cool new additions!
John Dykstra was kind enough to sign for me again, I already have a MR tall plaque I display with the eFX TIE Fighter, and another photo identical with this one, which is also in the same cabinet with the eFX TIE. This second photo I sent to him together with a small cool present and he sent it back signed though I mentioned I already have one signed by him. He always returned the $ I sent untouched, how cool is that. And his response times is one of the fastest ever TTM, less than 3 weeks via Romania-US-Romania. Many thanks again Mr. Dykstra! The old photo can be seen HERE.
Congrats Serg, you get so many cool new additions!
jkno
Stormtrooper
Re: ►► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄◄
Thanks a lot my friends
Congrats Serg, you get so many cool new additions!
Congrats on the new item bud
Thanks a lot my friends
paramoremcr88
Super Freak
Re: ►► Jkno's Imperial collection from Transylvania ◄◄
Congrats on the autograph, really cool piece of SW memorabilia.
Congrats on the autograph, really cool piece of SW memorabilia.
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