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Manually tracking the lightsaber effects added an additional layer of complexity but provided a more authentic look. For certain scenes, such as flips, opting to add the lightsaber digitally aided in creating a more fluid and believable action.
Advanced Techniques: Enter the Digital Double
Among the most ambitious parts of the project was the recreation of a backflip. Without the ability to jump 20 feet in the air, the creator turned to a digital double, an impressive use of technology to create a CG character that resembles the actor.