Star Wars Extended Essay
The Comparison and Contrast between Star Wars
Episode III: The Revenge of the Sith and Episode V: The Empire Strikes
Back in regards to progression of CGI Technology used in Filmmaking
Frederike Wittmann
1090-149
Riverview High School
Sarasota, FL, USA
Subject Area: Film Studies
Word Count: 3,722
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to answer the research question, were the creators of the six part Star Wars series able to create continuity between the antiquated and modern trilogies, specifically through the utilization of costumes, sets, and computer generated imagery as a filmmaking technique? This paper will explore the thesis, over the course of the Star Wars saga there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that the creators were able to create a sense of continuity between the first and second sets of trilogies. The plan of investigation throughout the argument intendeds to make the point there is sufficient evidence to support the idea that continuity exists between the two Star Wars trilogies. The terms of measurement used to support this point are the utilization and technical progression of computer generated imagery used in set design and the physical creation of characters. The sources used in this essay include the films Star Wars: Episode V and Star Wars: Episode III. Additional primary sources used include interviews from bonus DVD documentaries with director George Lucas. The thesis, over the course of the Star Wars saga there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that the creators were able to create a sense of continuity between the first and second sets of trilogies was not supported. The evidence provided by the sources used in the argument indicated that continuity was not achieved.
Word count: 233
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Introduction 4
Argument
Episode III: The Revenge of the Sith and Episode V: The Empire Strikes
Back in regards to progression of CGI Technology used in Filmmaking
Frederike Wittmann
1090-149
Riverview High School
Sarasota, FL, USA
Subject Area: Film Studies
Word Count: 3,722
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to answer the research question, were the creators of the six part Star Wars series able to create continuity between the antiquated and modern trilogies, specifically through the utilization of costumes, sets, and computer generated imagery as a filmmaking technique? This paper will explore the thesis, over the course of the Star Wars saga there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that the creators were able to create a sense of continuity between the first and second sets of trilogies. The plan of investigation throughout the argument intendeds to make the point there is sufficient evidence to support the idea that continuity exists between the two Star Wars trilogies. The terms of measurement used to support this point are the utilization and technical progression of computer generated imagery used in set design and the physical creation of characters. The sources used in this essay include the films Star Wars: Episode V and Star Wars: Episode III. Additional primary sources used include interviews from bonus DVD documentaries with director George Lucas. The thesis, over the course of the Star Wars saga there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that the creators were able to create a sense of continuity between the first and second sets of trilogies was not supported. The evidence provided by the sources used in the argument indicated that continuity was not achieved.
Word count: 233
Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Argument
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