Michael Lynch is a model maker formerly at ILM who has worked on the crew of numerous films. He was a chief model maker for all three episodes of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
For Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace Lynch also acted as a puppeteer for C-3PO. Wearing a a full-color suit, he stood behind the puppet that he had built, at times on-set with the other actors and at others filmed against a green screen. Anthony Daniels remained off-camera and delivered the lines, guiding Lynch's movements as he brought the puppet to life.[1] In the same film, Lynch was also responsible for making the Mos Espa Grand Arena, one of its largest miniature sets. The stands in the arena were filled with hundreds of thousands of painted cotton swabs. A blowing fan made them sway lightly, which simulated the movement of the crowd of spectators.[2]
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Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace | Chief Model Maker[3] |
| 2002 | Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones | Chief Model Maker[4] |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith | Chief Model Maker[5] |
Sources[]
Phantom at 25 | John Knoll Breaks Down 3 Iconic Visual Effects from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑
The Man (Literally) Behind C-3PO on StarWars.com (original site is defunct)
- ↑
The Podrace Crowds in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace on Media Chomp (March 27, 2021) (backup link archived on March 28, 2021)
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
