Due to the shoestring budget of Star Wars (1977), some sets weren't completed as first intended. This necessitated the use of several "forced perspective" shots. For example, when Obi Wan shuts down
How 'Star Wars' Utilized the Magic of Matte Paintings | Movie Detail Monday - METAFLIX
Empire at 40 | The Stories Behind 5 Amazing Matte Paintings from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back | StarWars.com
Star Wars Visual Comparisons on Twitter: "The original matte painting of the Falcon was replaced with one that used a digital ship model as a foundation. Also, the Death Star hangar design
17 Gorgeous Matte Paintings From The Original Star Wars Trilogy
Bespin matte painting by Ralph and Michael
Visual Effects: How Matte Paintings are Composited into Film
Before the invention of CGI, Star Wars used matte paintings on glass panels to create custom scenes and backgrounds. Scenes were filmed through these panels or added post-production. : r/StarWars
Strange Tales: Matte Paintings from the "Star Wars" Original Trilogy
Strange Tales: Matte Paintings from the "Star Wars" Original Trilogy
Empire at 40 | The Stories Behind 5 Amazing Matte Paintings from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back | StarWars.com
Fascinating Video on Matte Paintings in STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES — GeekTyrant
Star Wars Visual Comparisons on Twitter: "While the original painting just covered the top of the ship and the unbuilt half, the new matte replaces the cockpit as well, leaving the ramp
Empire at 40 | The Stories Behind 5 Amazing Matte Paintings from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back | StarWars.com
Star Wars Behind The Scenes - Matte Paintings - Star Wars The Digital Collection - YouTube
Star Wars Behind The Scenes - Matte Paintings - Star Wars The Digital Collection - YouTube
Footage of the Traditional Matte Paintings on Glass Used in 'Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'
The Sets From the Original “Star Wars” Trilogy Were Actually Incredibly-Detailed Matte Paintings on Glass » TwistedSifter
A Look at the Matte Painters Who Created the Lifelike Scenery for the 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' Films
Mi Proyecto del curso: Matte painting cinematográfico "2 Matte Paintings" GOT & STAR WARS | Domestika
Classics : 25 Original Matte Painting Made for Star Wars
The Hand-Painted Scenes of The Original Star Wars Trilogy That Made Us Believe It Was Real - Flashbak
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Empire at 40 | The Stories Behind 5 Amazing Matte Paintings from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back | StarWars.com
