It was concept artist Ralph McQuarrie that envisioned what the Star Wars universe would look like! His original ideas are still being used today as we move forward with the Star Wars franchise. Watch a 40 minute documentary that pays homage to McQuarrie’s contribution to the Star Wars we all know and love.
Here’s the synopsis for the documentary:
Ralph McQuarrie, concept artist of the original Star Wars trilogy, was essential in bringing the characters, ships, and locales of a galaxy far, far away to life. In this special retrospective, Star Wars creator George Lucas, Industrial Light & Magic effects legend Dennis Muren, and many others discuss the impact of McQuarrie, his artistic gifts, and his legacy.