Some new stuff from the other universe.
In 2009 one of my first 3D projects was to create new CGI VFX of the opening sequence of Return of the Jedi.
A few days ago I found the old project files again.
So I had the idea to re-render the scenes with current technology.
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Oh man, I love this shot. Very ANH.
Snowspeeder Action
To cut out the original speeder I replaced the horizon with Photoshop KI function. You don't recognize any difference
In the 80s, fitting a live action scene into a matte painting was a common procedure.
Here I created the background scene in CG and combined it with the live scene.
It doesn't look bad.
Increase the details to the Deathstar front to get a much closer look to the original. Changing also to soft shadows.
I've often wondered what lands in the larger bays. Besides of course the Emperor's shuttle. After all, you don't greet your dictator leader in the small bay. It would be cool to see a large transport or something that could land there. Maybe huge supply ships for the construction or troop transports.
13 minutes is nothing!