Inside ILM: Creating the Razor Crest

[@souleatingpanda]

May you live forever, shiny and chrome. 2019-2020 my favorite character.

[@kawafahra]

It was a true " my god bones, what have i done" moment

[@ava-qv8iw]

LMAO

[@Skye_Writer]

@@kawafahra I was screaming at the monitor, "WHAT did you DO?? JON...what did you DO??"

[@binaryburnout3d]

[F]

[@glyph2011]

I love the Mandalorian. It looks and feels like “proper” Star Wars.. I didn’t know why.. now I know. This is wonderful.

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

There are reprobates and deplorable bastards out there who would disagree with you just because a woman is head of the company, has a hand in every major decision and they hate to give her any credit for any success at Lucasfilm.

[@Fudo94]

@@surunitemiakanni-oye4346 Or because the new trilogy sucked.

[@Lumibear.]

Yeah exactly, you don’t know why it just feels right. It’s that little extra work to get it right that only fans would do.

[@negativghostrdr]

It's all about the story. Always has been, always will be.

[@patio87]

@@surunitemiakanni-oye4346 Kathleen Kennedy has NOTHING to do with the success of this show.

[@Gopic21]

lets not forget that not only can john knoll do machining, but he also wrOTE PHOTOSHOP that man is incredible

[@dethblud]

It was mostly his brother, but that doesn't make him any less cool.

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

He and his brother co-created Photoshop

[@EscapeCondition]

That's nuts, didn't know that. Talk about a great career. I still can't believe how amazing production values are on TV shows now. A lot of these shows look better than films imo in how they handle CG/practicals.

[@OhHolyCrapYouRetardz]

@@EscapeCondition Production values or Chinese sweat shops that do the actual CGI? Hollywood is pretty much dead at this point.

[@FMFvideos]

john knows

[@brianjl7477]

There's sort of this bias that physical effects are always better than digital, but they both have their place. The fact that you can't tell the difference between the miniature and digital shots is telling - and amazing. It shows how far tehcnology has come, and just how ahead of their time ILM has always been. It's cool that so many have been there for so long - it must be a great place to work!

[@SolWake]

At the same time though, I remember seeing the Mandalorian for the first time with that first flyby and immediately got goosies thinking "OMG, they finally nailed down that classic Star Wars look in CGI!" But no, it was a model all along! I think they did an excellent job blending the two though... Now I'm wondering if you can develop and apply film styles using AI, similar to deepart.io/

[@BlackEagle352]

Physical effects?

[@SolWake]

@@BlackEagle352 I think they mean practical in-camera effects

[@brianjl7477]

@@BlackEagle352 You know what I mean - the physical model vs. the digital one. I guess it is properly referred to as "practical effects."

[@jrv7346]

@@brianjl7477 I think there's a tangibility to the shots of the ship that wouldn't be there without the model. If it was all CGI from scratch, I don't think it would quite be the same. As excellent as the CGI is.

[@paulpisters668]

The Razor Crest became my next Millennium Falcon. These designs are extremely emotional and get a grip in your mind like a classic sports car. I don’t know what it is that make these ships so exceptional, they become real. As is if they really exist. A big respect to all the people that made this possible.

[@leokimvideo]

Old motions control to the rescue. Amazing how it's now almost forgotten artform of effects work. That silver & chrome model was incredible.

[@jas_bataille]

Yes, I can't believe that they actually inlaid the entire thing with what looks like aluminium instead of using chrome paint. Is there a next level after this? Think not.

[@chrisaguilera1564]

Imagine working at this place? Literally a geeks haven.

[@Glee73]

watch this if you wanna see more of ILM.. this is hilarious. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ3Zl3RsiLiWndE

[@meepmeep2706]

Someday, the razor crest and grogu puppet they used in this show will be put in a museum.

[@tribution]

Rest in peace Razor Crest, I loved you.

[@zeroomens9438]

Thank god for The Mandalorian and all the people behind it.

[@YodatheHobbit]

LOL, other than Jon and Dave compared to JJ and the other writer of that script, same exact people behind Rise of Skywalker.

[@zeroomens9438]

@@YodatheHobbit Different directors, different writers, different art and music departments, different producers but yeah, otherwise, same exact thing, jackass

[@isaacwong5966]

@@YodatheHobbit they have different song writers, script writers And actors.....

[@sorrybootthat8655]

@@YodatheHobbit wrong

[@Cybopath]

After the sequel trilogy and Solo I'd completely washed my hands of Star Wars. Then the Madalorian hit. "Just when I though I was out THEY pull me back in!"

[@STormnNormn2027]

I still can’t help but see the Serenity in that ship.

[@MrTony-rx7tk]

Lucasfilm I STRONGLY suggest you consider using more practical ships in the future because the Crest looks stunning

[@nathanmihopoulos1138]

fax

[@nickfoster8336]

Agreed

[@gambit6186]

Yeah something I kinda missed with the new trilogy, a little less affected stuff looks not necessarily realistic but star wars

[@ClarkusMarkus]

It was still CGI in many scenes.

[@MrTony-rx7tk]

ClarkusMarkus Yes but the ships in all the new films thus far have been CGI (when in motion) in every scene

[@LordTreeko]

There are so many reasons to love star wars, small things like this is one of them, as an artist, you appreciate and love other forms of art, and this always brings a smile to my face

[@AbiNubli]

Amazing. They're all senior-level but still getting their hands "dirty"

[@ezzong]

Because they are creative people and to do their works fullfills them, instead of ordering other people to do the work for them.

[@SharpDesign]

Doug Chiang. I lost count of how many times I watched him on behind the scenes.

[@SharpDesign]

@@TonyTylerDraws exactly!

[@Backroad_Junkie]

Mostly since Phantom Menace. Before that, it was the John Knolls, John Dykstras and Dennis Murens that did all the magic. Nothing against Chiang, but he inherited the work of the original ILM crew...

[@henmich]

Yeah, he really toots his own horn... he's no Joe Johnston... But if you want chrome SR71 blackbirds, he's your man.

[@dermotmoriarty2819]

Great to see model making back at the heart of Star Wars

[@melvincollins8104]

Finally, The Mandalorian feels like a well done Star Wars effort since the original trilogy. Where the universe feels lived in, and the characters are interesting.

[@tawfeeqshaik8349]

This is the way

[@raimee81]

I knew the Razor Crest was a physical model. But I just couldn't find which shots they were. Amazing stuff happening behind the scenes. I second another commenter....I NEED a model kit!

[@sarlaccbreath7701]

Go to Hasbro Pulse Raimy. I know it’s not a model, but the toy that just achieved Haslab funding is a little bigger than the scale model they used for shooting! Take a look- it’s great. I think there about 40 days left to order it

[@raimee81]

@@sarlaccbreath7701 thanks for the heads up. I'll check it out! Edit: I'm buying.

[@sarlaccbreath7701]

@@raimee81 haha I bought one too! I also like modelling - and custom toy conversions. It would be nice to really modify this razor crest with paint and lighting. But I’m kinda hesitant to cut open a more rare and expensive ship $$$ 😬. Good news is it looks like the first unlock from Haslab will be reached in the next day or two... escape pod!

[@raimee81]

@@sarlaccbreath7701 I imagine taking this and doing the long and slow process of aluminum foil coating. It looks like what they did on the scale model in the show. I could be wrong but it would look excellent. Weathering on top of that.

[@sarlaccbreath7701]

@@raimee81 you bet. There are also some great metallic paints out now- way better than the old days. Would give a perfect aluminum look, so a quick clear coat, then weather on top of that. Also easier to paint on the yellow stripes and weather those first doing it that way. Thanks for the chat on this! I was bored at work lol. And I think most people will be too scared or lazy to modify this ship. Who knows... maybe the paint in the final version will be quite good.

[@dakroland]

I have watched The Mandalorian Season 1 front to back at least a dozen times, and I still can't tell you which shots are CG and which are the practical model. Kudos ILM, for not only rediscovering your roots, but blending it all in such a way that it looks like absolute pure cinema magic. I can't wait to see season 2.

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

dakroland The Volume at work. Bliss.

[@dannyr2976]

There's something special hearing The Mandalorian used miniatures for some shots, ILM back using old school techniques. The power of CG is more vast of course, but seeing a physical model feels so satisfying!

[@jonnyb123]

THIS is what Star Wars is all about.

[@litjellyfish]

Nope. It’s about good storytelling.

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

@@litjellyfish Nopes. It is about writing a good plot, inhabiting the story world with characters you bond with and whose ultimate fates you care about. Then you blend in cutting edge filmmaking and innovative technology to bring it all together. If the technology does not exist, then George Lucas's motto was to create/invent it. Lucasfilm has more than 200 patents [With 205 patents, 1,077 individual trademark applications, and 3,489 registered copyrights under the Lucasfilm empire, it is clear that Lucas and Lucasfilm have been nothing but persistent in protecting their intellectual property rights.14 Dec 2017]

[@larniieplayz6285]

Oh dear here we go

[@DrTheRich]

@@litjellyfish nah, good story telling is only a small part. The story wasn't even that ground breaking or original, humans have been telling stories for centuries. Star Wars is about the love of craft, innovation and bringing imagination to life, solving problems together. So much of that is lost in today's mass produce CGI fill pumping machine. Everything looks the same nowadays, people just do these things because it's their job, and they need a salary, everyone working behind their screen disconnects people from truly working with each other. I know this because I work in the animation film industry as a 3D modeler. That magic, that love, that these people talk about, it's barely there anymore. And is feelable through the final product, people notice.

[@DrTheRich]

@@magellanthecat I use Blender, It's a tool that's gaining more and more prominence in the industry, especially with smaller studios.

[@raoulduke3000]

the ILM spirit is strong in this promotional video!

[@patton303]

Videos like this reminds me that there are people out there doing incredible things that many of us will never understand, but they translate the result into something we do understand. That process is fascinating to me.

[@MoriartySan]

What I love about this is how they were able to revisit some of the old techniques and knowledge they had. But execute them with modern technology and methods.

[@draganstiglic1760]

Naturally - as digital tools become more and more prevalent, the unique look & feel of the real-world models will become even more valuable!

[@litjellyfish]

Yes but now that unique look and feel can almost be replicated with CGI. AI will also improve of this.

[@MGE0007]

Honestly....all of this stuff is WAAAAAY over my head... Kudos to the chaps!

[@_Amilio_]

This is why the show is so good and has that old school Star Wars feel 🙌🙌🙌

[@VincentG991]

You'd get that same feeling from a CG Model.

[@litjellyfish]

VideoGuy yes it’s more down to great design

[@yannmassard3970]

the show is so good because you re 6 yo

[@isaacwong5966]

@@yannmassard3970 calm down salty purist.

[@kimberlym-w9926]

The Mandalorian is the best series show of the Star Wars!! ❤️🎉👍😎 Great creative to make The Mandalorian to come alive!!

[@Vesperitis]

When are we gonna get a model kit?

[@nickfoster8336]

I need one badly

[@lilsebastian2209]

On the next mando Monday?

[@dbroadwayvfx]

For real. Let's go Bandai.

[@supermorsa]

Today on HASBROPULSE!!!!

[@humansrants1694]

Haslab Razor Crest

[@michaelwalters7110]

Thank you for keeping the dream alive!

[@SirWrender]

So incredible!!!

[@javeddenton]

Yeah it is

[@MirorR3fl3ction]

WREN! Please get Sam and Nico to react to this on VFX Artists React!! :D The hybrid CG/miniature model style is just so incredible

[@campkira]

too much shiny metal....

[@MrDarthdaver]

@@MirorR3fl3ction THIS!

[@alexj.5207]

@@campkira how about now?

[@nayeebG]

A new generation of filmmaking process. 💖

[@EposVox]

So awesome!

[@TechoNeko]

A verified channel and I’m the first reply... cool

[@Suburban_Pantsula]

Madness😭😭 the game is forever changing and I’m loving it

[@pkmovies92]

Razor Crest is such a beautiful ship. Perfection in every detail! I'm glad I made a digital midi scale LEGO replica of it when we were remaking an entire trailer in 2019. This design was worth every second of work!

[@Timmyfromphilly1994]

What makes Star Wars such a great franchise is the practical effects they use. The mesh CGI and practical effects so good that you can’t tell what is real and what is CG.

[@rburke17]

Inside ILM: Destroying the Razor Crest

[@Xombiefood]

F

[@novaenforcer1563]

I thought the empire destroyed it

[@uniworkhorse]

Really goes to show how much sound design builds it too!

[@vr4ever645]

Is it okay when i teared up?! This is beautiful. The Mandalorian is just so beautifully crafted!

[@allluckyseven]

It's really great seeing these guys go back to work on this sort of stuff. Behind the scenes vids like these are the stuff that guys like me have gone crazy about and have devoured the fewest bits that we could whenever we had the chance to watch on TV (like SPFX, narrated by Mark Hamill), and to read and see pictured in special effects magazines back in the 80s, and now here. So thank you. Thank you John Favreau for proposing, the ILM guys for building and shooting it, and of course Disney for making it all possible.

[@zixxrg]

The Mandalorian is a Star Wars masterpiece, the efforts they put into this are incredible. ILM has always been an inspiration to me.

[@biscoloco]

Thank you guys For creating one hell of a show. The beauty of the old Star Wars movies is you could think about how the ships worked. You recreated that feeling of the old lived in Star Wars universe to a T! This is Star Wars! I’ve had multiple happy tears from the breathtaking moments in this show! Keep it up!

[@SwaggerLikeUz]

ILM you guys are inspirational, amazing work. Wow! This is one of the primary reasons why I love The Mandalorian and Star Wars for pushing that visual envelope to new heights for film. The Mandalorian is a "Passion project", & its evident visually from practical to VFX. ILM salute!

[@kimbarling4213]

Amazing advancement in special effects in movies in such a short timeline. 50 years.

[@hoppyscreations]

Practical models are always the best , that’s why I build them

[@damonreynolds6775]

Total success recreating the old Star Wars 'feel'. This show just grabs you and takes you there instantly.

[@Bayan1905]

As someone who grew up watching the original Star Wars films, this show does have that feel of the originals. It's gritty, it seems more real, I don't want to use the word simple, but that's almost a word you want to use as it feels like the Mandalorian feels like someone went back to the simple basics to make it. They went back to what made Stars Wars work, the special effects, the writing, etc. I like show more than Episode 8 & 9 combined. Here's hoping this show is on for a long time.

[@obiopiah]

Wow! What I’m most amazed by is the well rounded skills these guys have. They write software code, design and build actual physical models, photograph and film the models and create incredible imagery. I mean, what kind of training do you need to do all that? Each person is literally a software engineer, a mechanical engineer, an electrical engineer, a photographer, and a film maker!!

[@toiletsharkz6836]

After watching this video earlier on, seeing episode 6 today, it added to the pain. Had to come back and see some of the new comments here as well. I knew deep down the ship was going to go at some point, given it's already rough time.

[@tiesdijkmans]

I was so sad when it happened. The episode was very good but that really ruined my night. It was such a cool ship and I feel like the viewers bonded with it parallel to Mando. I loved the ship and I really hope he finds a new one or something

[@Youcannotfalter]

Terrible what they did to it, a pretty decent design, that could have really became a favourite. Dont worry though, we have a Naboo starfighter now........

[@SANFRANCISCO49ERS_PYRO]

You guys are the greatest thing to ever happen to motion pictures. THANK YOU!!!

[@ytucharliesierra]

As a fan of behind the scenes and making of I can't wait!

[@daspec]

That is why ILM is so cool. Having the co-creator of PHOTOSHOP as your VFX supervisor build you a motion control rig from scratch !!!

[@EthanEDITS1]

Imagine their pain when Jon Favreau said they were going to blow the thing up.

[@jedironin380]

I thought the same thing. I don't know if they actually blew up a physical model, or did that all CGI? All that time, effort and pride in workmanship going in to that model... and then they blew it up?!?! WWWAAAAHHHH haha

[@bletheringfool]

@@jedironin380 he was still looking for another razor crest ship, he may yet get another one

[@williambrackin]

A little birdie told me to keep your eyes peeled during The Mandalorian and Grogu movie coming out in 2026 😃

[@EDHCollector]

So much love went into that show! May it get many more seasons

[@Nerdhaunt]

Damn they shot it on a 5D 😂 And some people complain about not having proper equipment to create a vlog

[@Filtersloth]

Nerdhaunt Yeah, people do complain about their equipment like they need the latest stuff for everything. A 5D would be totally fine for this because they will be taking RAW photos and making a stop motion animation out of them.

[@cgnomazoid]

You can get better shots on the average phone camera with strong knowledge that the most expensive RED. If any aspiring filmmakers are reading this people don’t ever let what you have on hand limit you! When George got started they didn’t even have a computer controlled camera system yet

[@substygram4357]

And an old NIKKOR lens! Honestly you won't even need a huge rig if you can bear the PITA lol

[@minnemon110]

@@Filtersloth If they have a 5D Mark II or III they actually could shoot RAW Video. But think they're using the Mark IV and because ob it's high Bitrates they could grade the shit out of it to match it with the other cameras.

[@Filtersloth]

@@minnemon110 I dont think any of those cameras shoot ‘raw video’ as in 10bit uncompressed videos. They just save as an MP4 right?

[@Dandoright82]

THIS IS WHAT GREAT SPECIAL FX IS MADE OF!! Practical is KING and folks like Favreau and Del Toro out there making films in this manner and ONLY having CGI used where the practical needs just a little help IS THE WAY!!

[@smitned]

Heaven! Please give us a highly detailed model kit 😇

[@IN-tm8mw]

Projects like this gives the senior crew a chance to show the greenhorns the spirit of old school film making. they need that experience, to carry into the next generation.

[@angellohector]

I love practical. It feels real because something real is actually being shot! I believe in 80/20 - 80 practical and 20 digital!

[@solaris5303]

CGI also feels real 90% of the time - it's only the 10% that you even know is CGI because good CGI blends perfectly with the environment.

[@angellohector]

@@solaris5303 Of course with these numbers we're both speculative. CGI I admit is getting better! My favourite CGI shot of all time was the T-REX in Jurassic Park near the end with the roar and the floating banner. That was the top, then there were the dark ages of CGI, but most of the stuff I'd say as from today is pretty darn amazing! There's just a certain organic feel that you just, no matter how good is difficult to replicate. What I mean is, when we've seen visual effects take a step back and incorporate more practical, the organic flow has been a lot more holistic and less distracting to the story. I can only speak for myself of course!

[@leonardochapman4736]

@@angellohector I think it should be 65/35

[@angellohector]

@@leonardochapman4736 i think you're right

[@leonardochapman4736]

@@angellohector like rogue one. Other than tarkin and leia, all the cgi was seamless and blende din with the practical effects. Or surprisingly, the force awakens...

[@shaunbang]

I’m so glad ILM went with using the miniature and not just CGI which them being ILM they could have easily taken the easier cheaper way but because they are ILM they gave us this amazing ship in real life

[@ryanblocker4107]

Practical VFX is definitely the way to go!

[@dbroadwayvfx]

This is super fun, but at this point the digital and practical Razor Crest are indistinguishable.

[@ryanblocker4107]

@@dbroadwayvfx Definitely true but who wouldn't want to build an actual razer crest model to use ;)

[@dbroadwayvfx]

@@ryanblocker4107 Indeed. It's really cool.

[@VincentG991]

Nah! Both are great and both are needed.

[@ryanblocker4107]

VideoGuy agreed

[@jpiersma]

Great work team Mando! I'm so excited for season 2 knowing that this series is in great hands! It's so awesome to see John dusting off his Canon 5D with Nikon glass from the 80's to create some magic!

[@Shiznaft1]

Jon Favreau just keeps bringing the game changers. Can't wait to see what he does next. Favreau paired with the best FX house are going to continue to produce epic results.

[@Itsjustmeemily1325]

Thank you to everyone at ILM and all the other departments associated with them for brining us such a beautiful creation. The authenticity of the shots really shows in the Mandalorian as feeling like the OT, which is something I have always appreciated about the show. There are no words for how excited I am for season two to see all the hard work everyone has put in!!!

[@karlm5022]

This is the way!

[@EmmanuelRiosFX]

Congrats to every single member of the crew on their amazing work!

[@seaview1776]

This was great! So cool to see the ideas coming together and crafted into something real!

[@andrewadams8601]

So cool to see the passion behind this. I'm glad that they did end up building a model because I feel like it grounded a lot of the shots in the show and made the ship come alive. Like they said in the interview, even the CGI shots of the ship were made better because they had a physical model to compare the CGI model to. I've always had a huge amount of respect for ILM and what they are able to accomplish.

[@austinh7142]

😥goodbye razor crest

[@seabedrock]

The nerd guy in me is just geeking out on this. I've rewatched the original trilogy behind the scenes documentary countless times. Everytime they explain a vfx shot, it's just mindblowing. And now this at this time and age. Really inspiring stuff.

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

What do you think of the Mandalorian Gallery on Disney+?

[@seabedrock]

Surunitemi Akanni-Oye it's the best. I love how they divided topics per episode

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

@@seabedrock There are zealots and fanatics out there who would do everything to cut off their nose in order to spite their face and proclaim every Star Wars product produced by Disney is rubbish - just because they have developed a hive mind hatred of the woman in charge Kathleen Kennedy. Could you believe that some of these reprobates actually spread the rumour/clickbait that the President of Lucasfilm KK, who oversees the company's three divisions: Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, has been banned from the set of the Mandalorian - for some unknown reason - hence the success of the series. Watching The Mandalorian Gallery tells anyone unequivocally who is in charge if one needs further proof. It is obviously a fervent dream wish for these man-babies to ensure that she gets no credit for the of The Mandalorian and all the blame for any negative perceptions or fan dissatifaction with the Star Wars franchise.

[@1tsHoudiniii]

All the amount of time this took to create one simple ship, is outstanding. I love that dedication!

[@saleenjazz87]

we will miss you razor crest!!!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

In true Star Wars fashion, George really didn't have a budget when it came to practical effects, as he always wanted things to *feel* real. I'm glad Disney took this same approach! To see the time and resources put into this, it's amazing. But like always, ILM doesn't do all this for 2 shots, they build and invent new tools that can be used in the future. They truly are innovative in that sense.

[@OriginalPuro]

So, the Mandalorian seems to be the best thing to have happened to Star Wars in many years. I like it. PS: Fucking awesome!

[@iamanisland]

Looks like a Republic gunship fuselage with Firefly engines

[@slewone4905]

Was that the primary buffer panel ?

[@terrorzilla]

did Ryan Church work on Firefly? The engines echo his nacelle designs for the 2009 Enterprise in the Abram-universe Star Trek

[@neilt591]

Mal! I don't wanna explode!

[@heavierthanairfilms]

Putting workmanship, detail, and individual creativity back into the studio system is something I didn't think possible today, and certainly not by Disney. Really incredible.

[@FailedSquare]

I love that we've almost come full circle. Kit bashing used to be the way these things were done, now we can digitally design the model so we can still kind of digitally kit bash. And print almost anything. CGI has it's place, but filming a physical model ALWAYS produces better results in the right hands. ILM is excellent and I hope there is more of this practical/digital hybridization in the future.

[@idontwantacallsign]

Awesome. Proofs that just because you have an old, dated camera you can still make art💚💚

[@rebeccaxh6886]

Sorry Razor Crest 😭😭 will we rebuild another one after chapter 14?

[@hankthepatriot3733]

I thoroughly LOVE these BTS looks!!! Such craftsmanship and artistry! The PASSION!

[@denniswoodward578]

I Love it. The ILM Studios, The Greatest University is still part Old School smoothly mixed in with New School. How cool is that?

[@Sellyei]

I thought the Razor Crest was CGI as most things tend to be nowadays. Never thought it was a real model and was used and then touched up with a bit of CGI. Now this is how Star Wars should be done. Nerds making cool things, ILM really is Magic. This is the Way.

[@Commander_Neyo]

R.I.P 2019-2020

[@michaelwilson5114]

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[@alexj.5207]

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[@xennix9913]

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[@FractalPrism.]

everyone is so passionate

[@twstf8905]

Every Star Wars fan knows all about Doug Chiang, of course, but the guy who's been there just as long and has been just as influential, on both the overall Star Wars aesthetic, going back to the prequels, and on myself, is Ryan Church. He's now the Lucasfilm Art Department/ILM Concept Supervisor, just under Doug Chiang in the credits following every Star Wars film or television property since Attack of the Clones, and is also responsible for a significant amount of the conceptual artwork inspiring films and television across the medium, from Avatar to Jurassic World, and almost everything even remotely imaginative in existence in-between. But, don't take MY word for it lol check out his online portfolio and website for yourself, he has everything uploaded there from his early sketches of Kamino and Utapau to Mustafar and the Various vehicles, cities, Starships, and creatures populating the Star Wars Universe that he has created, from his imagination straight to the screen. It's absolutely amazing. 👍

[@Richard-Espanol]

I'm glad Jon and Dave are keeping the tradition of taking absolutely beautiful models that are painstakingly handmaid. Then taking said models and rigging them to explode in amazing fashion.

[@ZeroSeriesMMX]

The Mandalorian: #RIPRazorCrest The ILM model: A life well spent. All hail the Razor Crest. Me: Now I think I'll want a Razor Crest and a Mandalorian-era Slave One models for my collection of iconic spacecraft. 😋

[@SloMoShort]

Anything Star Wars gets me excited like crazy. The creativity is amazing.

[@kylebradley3]

I got reminded of the clone transports when I saw the razor crest

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

A clue to the work of original concept artist Star Wars sequels Doug Chiang

[@leonardochapman4736]

Also, jango, the clone template, was a semi-mandalorian... So they are very related

[@toxicclown3035]

Wow! I remember watching the early docs about ILM back in the 80's. I thought it was fascinating back then, but this blew my mind.

[@CRFigueroa]

the old school will never die

[@zathron6572]

Just bloody awesome

[@Scifogon]

I would love to see Behind the Scenes shots of the Stop-Motion Blurrgs.

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

The closest would be season 1 episode 4 and 5 of the Gallery as you see the rigs mounted before the vfx converts them to the blurrgs

[@Scifogon]

@@surunitemiakanni-oye4346 Okay, thanks. I only watched three episodes of the Gallery, guess I missed this one.

[@leonardochapman4736]

@@Scifogon it's great, watch the rest before season 2 comes out. The music episode and the vfx episodes are the best ones

[@sebastianbarthel2393]

a really cool design! it looks quite vintage, the cockpit reminds me to the old dome train cars from the 50s. a few sharp angles to make it more dynamic. yes, i really like it!👌

[@saintmillion]

Doug Chiang is a legend.

[@securityrobot]

5th rate designer

[@sanctum4789]

looks absolutely amazing the craftsmanship is insane

[@jamesfrost5014]

Rest in piece :(

[@Nick-kz6dg]

Also the fact that even for fully CG shots they still grounded themselves to only what was capable with a model rig added to just how real it felt.

[@thebricklord1577]

These guys must have been devastated when they saw Chapter 14

[@bishipc117]

I wish I worked there. That sounds like fun all day long. And the neo pixels for the thrusters. Is brilliant.

[@Nesh98]

R.I.P Razor Crest