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Industrial Light & Magic 2026-09-20 | Lighter Darker | EP 014: Skeleton Crew with John Knoll

The Art of The Creator with Stephen Zavala

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-10-18 | ILM Art Director Stephen Zavala discusses how the aesthetic of the F22 Raptor military jet informed the overall design of the autonomous aircraft seen in Gareth Edward's sci-fi epic, The Creator.

The Art of The Creator with Michael Sheffels

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-10-17 | In celebration of the 1 year anniversary of the release of The Creator here's Sr, ILM Concept Artist Michael Sheffels discussing how he worked with director Gareth Edwards and Production Designer James Clyne to craft the designs of the stimulants and why 'scale is king'.

The Art of The Creator with Brett Northcutt

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-10-16 | Recently we celebrated the 1 year anniversary of the release of Gareth Edwards' epic, sci-fi film, The Creator. In this video Sr, ILM Concept Artist Brett Northcutt discusses how he collaborated with Production Designer James Clyne to design a number of futuristic environments for Gareth Edwards' epic, sci-fi film, The Creator.

Lighter Darker: Ep 004: Twisters with Lee Isaac Chung and Ashley Jay Sandberg

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-10-15 | Director Lee Isaac Chung (Minari, Twisters) and Executive Producer Ashley Jay Sandberg (Twisters, The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart) discuss working together to balance science and storytelling with their latest film, Twisters. They share stories from the set, including real-life challenges from Mother Nature. The filmmakers and the Lighter Darker hosts chat about films that inspired them to choose their career paths and some roadblocks they faced along the way.

Chapter Markers
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:12] Questions from the mailbag
[00:10:42] Rejection letters
[00:19:44] Film foundations
[00:28:20] The quiet power of nature
[00:45:30] Final question
[00:48:24] The martini
[00:53:50] Outro

Episode Links
Ashley Jay Sandberg - IMDb
Lee Isaac Chung - IMDb
Twisters
The Abyss (1989) - IMDb
Back to the Future (1985) - IMDb
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - IMDb
Kar-Wai Wong - IMDb
The Wizard of Oz (1939) - IMDb
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - IMDb
Phil Tippett on the set of The Empire Strikes Back
Batman (1989) - IMDb
Ben Snow - IMDb
ILM VFX Supervisor Ben Snow on the set of Twisters
Florian Witzel - IMDb
The Martini

Rob - The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) - IMDb

Todd - Schlage Encode Plus™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt | Wifi smart lock

Jenny - Norsepaints (@norsepaints) • Instagram

Isaac - StarTalk Radio

Ashley BEATER BOARDS – Catch Surf USA
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Behind the Magic: The Visual Effects of Deadpool & Wolverine

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-10-12 | Sharpen your claws and break the fourth wall with Industrial Light & Magic and explore the visual effects of Deadpool & Wolverine.

Director: Shawn Levy
ILM Visual Effects Supervisor: Vincent Papaix
ILM Associate Visual Effects Supervisor: Georg Kaltenbrunner
ILM Animation Supervisor: Alexander Poei
ILM Visual Effects Producer: Josiane Fradette
ILM Associate Visual Effects Producer: Russell Lum
Production VFX Supervisor: Swen Gilbert
Production VFX Producer: Lisa Marra
ILM Reel Editor: Chris Hawkinson

Lighter Darker | Episode 3 | Camera & Composition

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-10-01 | Beth D'Amato, ILM digital paint supervisor, joins Todd, Rob, and Jenny to discuss their favorite camera moves, compositions, and notable "oners". Beth shares how she got her start in VFX, and we learn that sometimes the phrase, "We will keep your resume on file" is a good thing! The ILM pros answer questions about basic VFX terminology, and we bust an internet myth.

Chapter Markers
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:50] Questions from the mailbag
[00:11:07] Rejection letters
[00:16:20] Misinformation corner
[00:21:20] Camera and composition
[00:43:19] The Martini
[00:49:32] Outro

Beth D'Amato - IMDb. - imdb.com/name/nm0195055/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_3_in_0_q_beth%2520damato
Postcard from Earth (2023) - IMDb - imdb.com/title/tt28363850
Star Wars Battlegrounds (@star_wars_battlegrounds) • Instagram - instagram.com/star_wars_battlegrounds
Maya - autodesk.com/asean/products/maya/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription&plc=MAYA
Houdini - sidefx.com/products/whats-new-in-h205
Jobs at ILM - ilm.com/careers
Raiders of the Lost Ark Clip - youtu.be/vdnA-ESWcPs?si=ZAIqQMImZzSQvRL0&t=112
THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) "Joker Blows Up Hospital" Clip with Heath Ledger - youtube.com/watch?v=HcEsKoPqT2k
How to Shoot Better Tracking Shots [Examples of #Trackingshots]
Booksmart (2019) - IMDb - imdb.com/title/tt1489887/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_booksmart
"Raiders of the Lost Ark" - Floorplan Animatic on Vimeo - vimeo.com/69645030
Robert Zemeckis - IMDb - imdb.com/name/nm0000709
Client Camera Movement Guide (Reddit) - reddit.com/r/vfx/comments/11f8mx4/camera_movement_guide_cinematographer_vs_client
Camera Movement Terminology - ilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ILM_Camera_Movement-scaled.jpg
Greta Gerwig - IMDb - imdb.com/name/nm1950086/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_GREta%2520ger
Kathryn Bigelow - IMDb - imdb.com/name/nm0000941/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8_tt_5_nm_3_in_0_q_bigalow

The Martini

Todd recommends a couple of his favorite black and white films.
The Third Man (1949) - IMDb - imdb.com/title/tt0041959/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_the%2520third%2520man
Ripley (TV Mini Series 2024) - IMDb - imdb.com/title/tt11016042/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_3_nm_4_in_0_q_Ripley

Beth Speaking of great camera moves! Beth is learning all the behind-the-scenes stories from The West Wing with the new book, What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service - goodreads.com/book/show/147369131-what-s-next?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=W2Uvoezq2C&rank=10
The West Wing (TV Series 1999–2006) - IMDb - imdb.com/title/tt0200276/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520west%2520

Jenny is flexing her internet sleuthing skills with Unsolved Mysteries Volume Four - netflix.com/tudum/articles/unsolved-mysteries-volume-4

Rob suggests Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself (2020) - IMDb for a delightful exploration of the illusory nature of identity. - imdb.com/title/tt11916302/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_in%2520and%2520of%2520itself

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Lighter Darker | Episode 2 | Transformers One with Josh Cooley

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-09-17 | In Episode 2 of the #LighterDarker podcast, the team welcomes #TransformersOne director Josh Cooley to talk about combining heart and humor in his filmmaking. Josh also shares the story of getting his dream shot at ⁠Pixar, working on Toy Story 4, and how he almost had a very different career path!

Chapter Markers
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:41] Questions from the mailbag
[00:04:46] What is virtual production?
[00:13:00] Rejection letters
[00:17:05] Humor and heart in animation
[00:33:15] The Martini
[00:39:21] Outro

Episode Links
Josh Cooley - IMDb imdb.com/name/nm2155757/?ref_=tt_ov_dr
Joe Ranft - IMDb imdb.com/name/nm0710020
Toy Story 4 (2019) - IMDb imdb.com/title/tt1979376/?ref_=nm_flmg_knf_t_1
Transformers One (2024) - IMDb imdb.com/title/tt8864596/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_transformers%2520one

The Martini

Rob (and the rest of the internet) is obsessed with the Star Tours StarSpeeder Play Set wdwnt.com/2024/09/starspeeder-3000-vehicle-d23-dhs

2005 Star Tours - Original - Disneyland Anaheim youtube.com/watch?v=pw09wFwhaEM&t=353s

Jenny scrambled to come up with something last minute because Rob stole her martini (see above). She is reading Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë | Goodreads goodreads.com/book/show/6185.Wuthering_Heights
and obsessing over the Oxford comma debate. What Is the Oxford Comma (or Serial Comma)? | Grammarly. grammarly.com/blog/what-is-the-oxford-comma-and-why-do-people-care-so-much-about-it

Yes, she is boring.

Josh is staying true to the current Transformers hype by adopting a Flagship Optimus Prime from Robosen. robosen.com/us/flagship-optimus-prime

Featured Music
The Lighter Darker theme was created by Khatsho Orfali. This episode features music by Ben Charles aka Chromasy.

Questions
Email us at lighterdarker@ilm.com

Transcript
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Oscar-winner John Knoll | NASA Astronaut Kjell N. Lindgren | A Conversation

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-09-10 | Oscar-winning ILM Visual Effects Supervisor—and NASA enthusiast—John Knoll makes spaceships fly in the @StarWars universe. @NASA Astronaut—and Star Wars enthusiast—Kjell N. Lindgren has spent 311 actual days in space. This is their conversation.

Lighter Darker | Episode 1 | The Premiere

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-09-03 | Welcome to Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast hosted by ILM Chief Creative Officer, Rob Bredow, ILM Compositing Supervisor, Todd Vaziri, and Producer Jenny Ely who talk about the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling. In our premiere episode Rob and Todd share thoughts on beautiful final shots from films they've personally worked on, along with a few "could-be-better" or CBB moments they didn't want to let go. Todd unpacks the compositing from a famous shot in Star Trek Into Darkness and Rob shares how the production teams on the set of Solo: A Star Wars Story worked together to compose a memorable journey through the Kessel Run on screen for the first time.

On the main topic of Dailies Culture Rob and Todd dive into the details, offering up tips on making review sessions with your team more productive, painless, and even enjoyable.

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Episode 1: The Premiere Transcript
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CHAPTER MARKERS
[0:00:00] Intro
[00:01:37] Introduction to One Final, One CBB
[00:02:45] Todd’s Final & CBB from Star Trek Into Darkness
[00:09:06] Rob’s Final & CBB from Solo: A Star Wars Story
[00:19:04] Dailies Culture
[00:34:00] The Martini
[00:41:57] Outro

EPISODE LINKS
Films/Projects
Todd’s One Final & One CBB
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) - imdb.com/title/tt1408101
ILM: Behind the Magic of Visual Effects in Star Trek Into Darkness youtube.com/watch?v=Y-M3lFtPLGI

Rob’s One Final & One CBB
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) - imdb.com/title/tt3778644/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_solo%2520a%2520star
ILM: Behind the Magic of the Speeder Chase in Solo: A Star Wars Story youtube.com/watch?v=iGebheN-DWw
Brett Northcutt concept artist at ILM on Instagram instagram.com/brett_northcutt_art

Dailies Discussion
Rob and Todd share their thoughts on best practices for dailies and share examples of learning from their experiences.
Hulk (2003) - imdb.com/title/tt0286716/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Stuart Little (1999) - imdb.com/title/tt0164912/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_stuart%2520little
David Fincher - imdb.com/name/nm0000399/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_david%2520finc
John Knoll - imdb.com/name/nm0461306/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_in_0_q_john%2520knoll
John Dykstra - imdb.com/name/nm0004375/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_john%2520dykstra
Jerome Chen - imdb.com/name/nm0155259/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_jerome%2520chen
Dennis Muren - imdb.com/name/nm0613830/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_dennis%2520muren
Ken Ralston - imdb.com/name/nm0707822/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_ken%2520rals

“The Martini”

Rob, Todd, and Jenny share some of their favorite things in and outside of the world of filmmaking.

Todd is digging the return of so many classics to the big screen, and cherishing the opportunity to share these experiences with his kids:
Alien (1979) - imdb.com/title/tt0078748/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2

Rob reflects on the powerhouse, Jurassic Park, and Jeff Goldblum’s famous shirtless scene. Sharing the experience with a packed audience is priceless!
Jurassic Park (1993) - imdb.com/title/tt0107290/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Jenny relives childhood horrors with Alien and discovers immersion therapy for claustrophobia with The Abyss.
The Abyss (1989) - imdb.com/title/tt0096754/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520abyss

Jenny found one organization app to rule them all with Todoist. todoist.com

Rob is embracing the delightful world of avian espionage with Bird Buddy. mybirdbuddy.com

SHOW & CONTACT INFO

Featured Music
The Lighter Darker theme was created by Khatsho Orfali

This episode features music by Pablo Helman
The Surfwood Circle Band | Listen on SoundCloud

Questions? Submit a question or a topic for discussion on the show lighterdarker@ilm.com.
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Lighter Darker Episode 1: The Premiere

Lighter Darker | The ILM Podcast | Official Teaser

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-08-27 | Welcome to Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast, where we focus on the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling. Subscribe Now at ilm.com/lighter-darker-the-ilm-podcast-launching-september-3-2024 or at the links below, and start listening wherever you get your podcasts starting September 3rd.

Hosted by ILM Chief Creative Officer Rob Bredow and ILM Compositing Supervisor Todd Vaziri, we share behind-the-scenes stories that illustrate the many crafts that come together to create a motion picture, TV series, or special venue project. Whether you're a seasoned professional, an aspiring filmmaker, or a fan of immersive experiences, Lighter Darker provides valuable insights, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for the artists behind the projects we undertake at ILM in visual effects, animation, and immersive entertainment. We have a terrific lineup of special guest filmmakers who join the team for upcoming episodes to discuss the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling.

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The Visual Effects of Ahsoka with Dave Filoni and ILM

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-06-22 | Join creator Dave Filoni, Production Visual Effects Supervisor Richard Bluff, Animation Supervisor Paul Kavanagh, and Visual Effects Supervisor Enrico Damm for a roundtable discussion on the visual effects of Ahsoka. #Emmys #FYC

Droids | Collage | Star Wars Day

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-05-05 | This year for Star Wars Day, we commissioned artist Nathan Stromberg to create this collage for Lucasfilm & ILM at our San Francisco campus, made entirely from vintage Star Wars paper material.

A Conversation with Todd Vaziri | The Creator

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-02-20 | Join ILM's Todd Vaziri for a moderated conversation with The Creator's visual effects team, including Production Visual Effects Supervisor Jay Cooper, Visual Effects Supervisor Ian Comley, On Set Visual Effects Supervisor Andrew Roberts, and Supervising Special Effects Supervisor Neil Corbould. #FYC

Inside ILM: The Making of The Creator

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-02-18 | ILM Originals and Director Chris Hawkinson bring you an inside look at the filmmakers and artists that brought “The Creator” to the big screen.

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ILM Originals gives you exclusive behind-the-scenes access to some of the the most creative minds in motion pictures, television, and beyond.

Behind the Magic: The Visual Effects of The Creator

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-02-17 | Go behind-the-scenes and explore the Academy Award®-nominated visual effects that Industrial Light & Magic and their partners brought to life for Gareth Edwards' The Creator in this expansive and in-depth breakdown reel. A team of artists from around the globe handcrafted this picture alongside our visionary director Gareth Edwards, and we could not be more proud of what we accomplished together. For Your Consideration. #FYC #HumanArtistry

Director
Gareth Edwards

Production Designer
James Clyne

Production Visual Effects Supervisor
Jay Cooper

ILM Visual Effects Supervisors
Ian Comley
Charmaine Chan

ILM On Set Visual Effects Supervisor
Andrew Roberts

ILM Associate Visual Effects Supervisor
Trevor Hazel

ILM Animation Supervisors
Michael Midlock
Christopher Potter

ILM Executive Visual Effects Producer
Katherine Farrar Bluff

ILM Visual Effects Producers
Keith Anthony-Brown Rachel Galbraith
Danielle Legovich
Ale Melendez

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Founded by George Lucas in 1975, ILM creates iconic moments that inspire the imagination.

Behind the Magic | The Creator | Lilat City

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-02-16 | Get lost in Lilat City with the visual effects teams behind #TheCreator. #FYC

Behind the Magic | The Creator | FX Simulations

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-02-16 | For Your Consideration. Dive into ILM’s FX Simulations from Gareth Edwards’ #TheCreator. Now nominated for an #Oscar, a #BAFTA, and 7 #VES Awards. #FYC

Behind the Magic | The Creator | Floating Village

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-02-15 | For Your Consideration. Experience ILM’s work on the Floating Village from Gareth Edwards’ #TheCreator. #FYC.

Behind the Magic | The Creator | Simulants & Robots

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-02-15 | See the special visual effects that went in to bringing the simulants and robots to life in Gareth Edwards’ #TheCreator. For Your Consideration. #FYC

Behind the Magic | The Creator | NOMAD

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-02-14 | For Your Consideration. Experience the visual effects of Gareth Edwards' #TheCreator in this breakdown for the USS NOMAD space station.

A Conversation | The Creator | Befores & Afters | FYC

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-02-10 | Ian Failes of @beforesmag joins Gareth Edwards and ILM's Jay Cooper for an insightful conversation around the Academy Award-nominated Visual Effects of #TheCreator. Tap the link in our bio to watch the full interview. #ForYourConsideration #FYC

Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-01-15 | Pack your satchel and embark on an adventure with Industrial Light & Magic as we showcase our work on James Mangold’s #IndianaJones and the Dial of Destiny! After being a part of this franchise for over four decades, we could not have been more proud to team up with Harrison Ford to bring Indy back for one more ride. #ForYourConsideration

Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-01-14 | Go behind-the-scenes and experience the visual effects that Industrial Light & Magic brought to the Chris McQuarrie and Tom Cruise action-adventure, #MissionImpossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. #ForYourConsideration

Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of Napoleon

Industrial Light & Magic 2024-01-12 | Go behind the curtain and experience the visual effects that Industrial Light & Magic brought to Ridley Scott’s Napoleon. #ForYourConsideration

Seventeen Years of ILM’s Singapore Studio

Industrial Light & Magic 2023-12-18 | With gratitude and admiration we celebrate the Singapore artists, leadership, and support staff who have brought world-class visual effects and animation to our film and television projects for the last 17 years. We thank you!

Martin Scorsese & Pablo Helman | A Conversation | ILM

Industrial Light & Magic 2023-12-16 | Join Director Martin Scorsese and Visual Effects Supervisor Pablo Helman as they discuss the in-depth visual effects that ILM brought to Killers of the Flower Moon. #ForYourConsideration #FYC

Edited by ILM’s David Dovell & Chris Hawkinson

Behind the Magic | Lost Ollie

Industrial Light & Magic 2023-11-16 | Experience the Emmy®-nominated Visual Effects and Animation that ILM brought to life for Lost Ollie. All four episodes are streaming now on Netflix.

Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of The Mandalorian | Season 3

Industrial Light & Magic 2023-08-26 | Go behind-the-scenes and experience the Emmy®-nominated visual effects that ILM brought to THE MANDALORIAN, now nominated for nine Emmy® Awards, including Outstanding Special Visual Effects.

The Creator | Gareths Vision | ILM

Industrial Light & Magic 2023-08-22 | “This film’s a melting pot of movies I grew up loving.”

It was an incredible privilege for us at ILM to bring Gareth Edwards’ vision to life in #TheCreator. You won’t want to miss this Original Motion Picture event, in theaters September 29.

The Creator | Official Trailer | Industrial Light & Magic

Industrial Light & Magic 2023-07-17 | Prepare to meet... The Creator.

Watch the brand-new trailer for #TheCreator, with special visual effects by Industrial Light & Magic and photography by Academy Award-winner Greig Fraser and Oren Soffer. Experience the original motion picture event only in theaters September 29.

Industrial Light & Magic | Brand Reveal

Industrial Light & Magic 2023-05-31 | Our team here at Industrial Light & Magic are visual storytellers who create iconic moments that inspire the imagination. With a legacy that stretches back nearly half-a-century, we are so excited to announce our next chapter, and give you a look at our updated brand reveal.

ILM + AMD | Behind the Scenes

Industrial Light & Magic 2023-04-17 | Go behind the scenes to learn how AMD helps bring the magic of ILM’s StageCraft platform to life.

Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of FX’s The Old Man

Industrial Light & Magic 2023-03-30 | Don’t miss this behind the scenes look at ILM StageCraft in action on @FXNetworks’s The Old Man, streaming now on @hulu.

The ILM Art Department, our StageCraft Virtual Production team, and our visual effects crew helped create an entire island and execute process shots with a desert environment, as well as digital cars on our Burbank StageCraft LED Volume.

Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Industrial Light & Magic 2023-03-11 | Experience the Academy Award-nominated visual effects that Industrial Light & Magic brought to Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: #WakandaForever, streaming now on @DisneyPlus.

Watch the Oscars tomorrow at 8e/5p on ABC! #Oscars95

Reel by Brent Segura-Bowers, Senior Creative Services Editor at ILM.

Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxys Edge - Enhanced Edition | Official Trailer | PS VR2

Industrial Light & Magic 2023-02-15 | Get Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge - Enhanced Edition on February 22, 2023 for PlayStation VR2: store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10004699

Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition is an action-adventure virtual reality experience that follows the story of a droid repair technician who gets swept up into a grand adventure after crash landing on the planet Batuu. Take on missions in the Batuu wilds, face off against the Guavian Death Gang, infiltrate a First Order facility and travel to other eras in the galaxy while proving that anyone can be a hero in their own adventure.

Exclusive to PS VR2, the Enhanced Edition has been rebuilt to take advantage of the hardware capabilities including eye tracking and foveated rendering, headset feedback, adaptive triggers and haptic feedback with PS VR2 Sense controllers, and dynamic 3D audio, among others. Combined together, the experience will bring you to a galaxy far, far away in an even more immersive way as you live out your own action-packed Star Wars story.

Throughout your adventure, you will be joined by fan-favorite characters like R2-D2, C-3PO (Anthony Daniels), Jedi Master Yoda (Frank Oz), and Hondo Ohnaka (Jim Cummings). You’ll also come face-to-face with new characters like the boisterous barkeep Seezelslak (Bobby Moynihan), treasure hunter Lens Kamo (Karla Crome), and Guavian Death Gang leader Tara Rashin (Debra Wilson).

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Actors on | ILM StageCraft

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-10-11 | For an actor, performing in one of ILM's StageCraft LED volumes is not like working on a traditional film set with green screens. There's no need to imagine the world around you, because it's all right there in front of you.

Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxys Edge - Enhanced Edition | State of Play Announce Trailer | PS VR2

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-09-13 | In Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition, coming to PlayStation VR 2 in 2023, you’ll begin your story as a droid repair technician who gets swept up into a grand adventure when you crash land on the planet Batuu following an attack by the Guavian Death Gang. This kicks off a series of extraordinary events, proving that anyone in the galaxy can become a hero.

Utilizing all tech that the PS VR2 has to offer, the game pushes what’s possible with VR to immerse you within the world of Star Wars like never before. The high-fidelity visual experience will include headset-based controller tracking and eye tracking ensuring that your movements and direction you look are reflected as you play.

The audio and haptics also play a major role in the experience, where you’ll be able to hear the soundscape surround you with rich 3D audio and feel even the smallest detail with the adaptive triggers and haptics built into the PS VR2 Sense controllers and headset. Combining all the sensory features that the PS VR2 has to offer, the experience will make you feel as though you are living within the Star Wars galaxy.

As you live out your own unforgettable Star Wars adventure, you will be joined by fan-favorite characters like R2-D2, C-3PO (Anthony Daniels), Jedi Master Yoda (Frank Oz), and Hondo Ohnaka (Jim Cummings). You’ll also come face-to-face with new characters like the boisterous barkeep Seezelslak (Bobby Moynihan), treasure hunter Lens Kamo (Karla Crome), and Guavian Death Gang leader Tara Rashin (Debra Wilson).

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Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-09-02 | Return to the Madness and go Behind the Magic to see the visual effects that ILM brought to Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! 🌀

Director
Sam Raimi
ILM Visual Effects Supervisor
Julian Foddy
ILM Animation Supervisor
Chris Lentz
ILM Associate Visual Effects Supervisor
Florian Witzel
ILM Executive Visual Effects Producer
Jeanie King
ILM Visual Effects Producer
Danielle Legovich

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Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of The Book of Boba Fett

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-08-19 | Don’t miss the Emmy®-nominated visual effects behind The Book of Boba Fett. All episodes of the hit @Lucasfilm series are streaming now on @disneyplus.

VFX Vendors
Industrial Light & Magic, Hybride, Image Engine, Important Looking Pirates, Ghost, Jellyfish, Lola, Base, Distillery, Screen Scene, Tippett, and StereoD.

Context Reel: youtu.be/M74Jb8iggew?t=1
Breakdown Reel: youtu.be/M74Jb8iggew?t=242

Tricks of the Trade | ILM & NVIDIA DeepSearch

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-08-10 | When it comes to modern visual effects and cutting-edge virtual production, creating photorealistic digital sets and environments that can be manipulated in real-time is the name of the game. One key element in any exterior environment is a sky dome often utilized for both lighting of the virtual scene and in-camera effects. Working with NVIDIA’s powerful tool "DeepSearch", ILM is able to provide filmmakers the ultimate flexibility when developing the right look and ideal lighting for a scene.

Light & Magic | Disney+

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-07-20 | “Visual effects create the magic that make people want to go to the movies.” Light & Magic, a six-part series about @ILMVFX, starts streaming July 27 on @disneyplus.

Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of The Witcher Season Two

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-07-14 | Check out some of the Emmy-nominated visual effects work that Industrial Light & Magic brought to Season 2 of @witchernetflix.

Season 2 finds Geralt embracing his destiny as he protects Ciri from the forces battling for control of the Continent — and from the mysterious power she possesses.

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Light & Magic | Official Trailer | Disney+

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-07-07 | Anything is possible.

Light & Magic, a six-part series about @ILMVFX, starts streaming July 27 on @disneyplus.

Beyond the Spires - Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-05-28 | Take a peek behind the scenes of Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge and learn about bringing Dok-Ondar, Hondo Ohnaka, the First Order, ronto wraps and more to virtual reality.

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Beyond the Spires - Tales from Last Call

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-05-28 | Take a look behind the scenes of the making of two of Seezelslak's Tales from Last Call: "The Bounty of Boggs Triff" and "The Sacred Garden".

In "The Bounty of Boggs Triff", play as IG-88 (Rhys Darby), a class four assassin droid and one of the top bounty hunters in all of known space. Take a peculiar bounty from Neeva (Anika Noni Rose) on Nar Shaddaa and traverse an impregnable fortress to reach Boggs Triff (Darin DePaul) and complete IG-88’s mission.

The story of Ady Sun'Zee (Ellie Araiza) continues in "The Sacred Garden", set in The High Republic era many years after her first Tale. The apprentice has now leveled up into a Jedi Knight, and must teach her Padawan, Nooa, the ways of the Force -- while learning some lessons herself.

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Disney Springs: Meta Quest presents a VR Experience feat. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-05-04 | ILMxLAB’s virtual reality experience Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge expands the world of Batuu like never before. Join us on this preview of the full adventure using the Meta Quest 2 Virtual Reality headset and immerse yourself within sweeping 360 views of the Star Wars galaxy. Visit http://www.disneysprings.com/metaquest for more information!

In this preview, you’ll get to step into Seezelslak’s cantina, where you encounter Mubo and Seezelslak himself. There you can test your skills with Repulsor Darts and play the chromarimba. Once Mubo leaves the cantina, you can follow the blue lights out the cantina door and be transported to the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost where you face off against the Guavian Death Gang.

Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge is an action-adventure experience where you’ll take on the role of a droid repair technician operating near the Outer Rim. When a group of pirates attack, you’ll discover that anyone in the galaxy can become a hero.

This original story features both new and iconic characters from the Star Wars universe with multiple styles of gameplay and difficulty settings to accommodate a wide variety of players, from Star Wars fans to VR gamers alike.

Primarily taking place between Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on the planet of Batuu, the adventure is set on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the epic new land at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Must be 13 years or older to experience. Subject to capacity availability. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.

Inside ILM | To be a Generalist

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-04-25 | At Industrial Light & Magic, Generalists possess a high degree of proficiency across multiple disciplines including modeling, lighting, texturing, shading/look development, FX, matte painting, animation, shot composition, and rendering. Take a deep dive into what makes the team unique, then head to www.ilm.com/careers to apply today.

Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-02-17 | Check out some of the exciting action that Industrial Light & Magic brought to life for Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye, streaming now on @disneyplus.

Marvel Studios' "Hawkeye" is an original new series set in post-blip New York City where former Avenger Clint Barton aka Hawkeye has a seemingly simple mission: get back to his family for Christmas. But when a threat from his past shows up, Hawkeye reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop, a 22-year-old skilled archer and his biggest fan, to unravel a criminal conspiracy.

Director
Rhys Thomas

Production VFX Supervisor
Greg Steele

ILM Visual Effects Supervisor
Vincent Papaix

ILM Animation Supervisor
Mathew Cowie

ILM Executive Visual Effects Producer
Jeanie King

ILM Visual Effects Producer
Ali Greene

Reel Editor
Kandace Morran

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Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of Paramount Plus’ The Stand

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-01-27 | Join us as we take a look at the @visualeffectssociety Award-nominated VFX that we created for “The Stand” on @paramountplus.

Developed by Josh Boone and Benjamin Cavell, The Stand is Stephen King's apocalyptic vision of a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil.

Visual Effects Supervisor
Jake Braver

ILM Visual Effects Supervisor
Laurent Hugueniot

Additional Visual Effects Supervisor(s)
Scott Pritchard & Hayden Jones

ILM Visual Effects Producer
Panos Theodoropoulos

ILM Executive Visual Effects Producer
Stefan Drury & Adele Jones-Venables

ILM Associate Visual Effects Supervisor
Vincent Papaix

ILM Associate Visual Effects Producer
Siobhan Condon

Behind the Magic | The Compositing of Marvel Studios’ WandaVision

Industrial Light & Magic 2022-01-15 | To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision”, we’re thrilled to show you a glimpse at the Compositing work that went into the series. All episodes are streaming now on Disney+.

Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision” blends the style of classic sitcoms with the Marvel Cinematic Universe in which Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany)—two super-powered beings living their ideal suburban lives—begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems.

Director
Matt Shakman

Head Writer
Jac Schaeffer

ILM Visual Effects Supervisor
Steve Moncur

ILM Executive Visual Effects Producer
Stefan Drury

ILM Visual Effects Producer
James Schembri

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