Force Awakens Behind the Scenes

Bringing BB-8 to Life on the Screen

Our friends at starwars.com have got an interview with Lucasfilm concept designer Christian Alzmann and the rest of the team on how they created the newest astromech droid for the new Star Wars trilogy.

“How do you create a Star Wars droid that’s different from what’s come before, but authentic to a galaxy far, far away? How do you push forward in the spirit of Star Wars innovation, but not push too far? How do you hold on to the magic of Star Wars robotic design, but still make something imaginative? Those were the questions faced by the designers, engineers, and puppeteers working on Star Wars: The Force Awakens. They answered by blending the old with the new, by staring down expectations, and by eagerly jumping into the unknown. They answered with BB-8: the lovable, practical-effect, ball-shaped droid.”

To read the rest, here’s the link so our visitors can enjoy the piece

Bringing BB-8 To Life