StAR WARS

WHAT I KNOW

• Created by George Lucas
• It was very creative in design.
• The first three movies were 4, 5, and 6
• 1, 2, and 3 came after

WHY I CHOSE STAR WARS

• I have always been a big fan
• I thought that I could know more
• Because it is very interesting

MY QUESTIONS

• How long has Star Wars been around?
• How impactful is it?
• Why was it created?
• What technology was used and why?
• What was the purpose?

THE SEARCH

• I had a hard time finding the right source.
• I had trouble with the data bases
• On the bright side, I learn more effective ways
• Of resourching
• I found many cool websites that were informational

WHAT I DISCOVERED

• There were several different things used to make the sound effects.
• The lightsabre sound was a hammer striking an electric wire.
• George Lucas was inspired by Flash Gordon and The Wizard of Oz.
• Ben Burtt was in charge of the unique sound effects of Star Wars.
• The screech of a TIE Fighter is a drastically altered elephant bellow.

WHAT I DISCOVERED(CONT.)

• I had no idea the creativity it took to make it.
• I will admit that i did put this off a little bit.
• There may have been some laziness here and there.
• Over all, I feel like this is a fun thing to do when it is something interesting.
• That is what I have discovered.

WORKS CITED

• Rodley, Ed, ed."Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination". Boston: National Geographic Society, 2005:print.
• Carlsson, Sven. "Sound Design of Star Wars". N.P. May 2007. Web. 13 April 2014. (URL next slide with others)
• Champlin, Charles. "George Lucas: The Creative Impulse." New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 1992. Print
• Brennan, Kristen. "Star Wars Origins". N.P.4 Sep 2006. Web. 13 April 2014
• Ashby, Emily. "Common Sense Media". N.P. N.D. Web. 13 April 2014

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