Special Effects Artists

Quote of today

"I hate you!"

Anakin Skywalker's last words to Obi-Wan Kenobi
Revenge of the Sith

Today we remember...
Stan Winston who died 2008 (born 7 April 1946)

Stan Winston was born in Virginia, USA. This Academy Award–winning special effects and makeup artist worked on the costumes for Chewbacca's family for 1978's The Star Wars Holiday Special.

Dave Elsey was a creature shop creative supervisor for Revenge of the Sith. He developted Anakins burnt look in Revenge of the Sith. Eight massive furry costumes, crafted by the Creatures Department under his leadership, formed the central core of live-action Wookiee performance.

Read how he is remembering Special Effect Artist Stan Wilsson and how this book inspired him.