You missed an awesome episode. Clark makes his move on Lana, so to speak. I think Smallville has really grown into one of the best shows on television. THe dialogue is really crisp and the acting has gotten even better as time goes on. I love how Clark has matured. I can actually see him growing into the Christopher Reeves character.
Originally posted by Mist
could someone maybe list the webdocs, and say what they are about?like Webdoc 1 - Grievous, Webdoc 2 - Grievous.....etc...
i have only seen two of them 😮
1:Two Worlds, One Movie
As the Star Wars saga encompasses many distant and exotic worlds, production of the films spans our little planet as well. Taking advantage of opposite time zones, this international venture is a 24-hour operation, with very little downtime between activity in California and Australia.
Director George Lucas finalizes the script and develops the look of Episode III with his team at Skywalker Ranch. Meanwhile, Producer Rick McCallum leads his crew at Fox Studios in Sydney in preparation for Lucas' arrival and the start of principal photography. The latest in telecommunications link the two teams working in tandem, putting all the pieces in place for the last chapter of the Star Wars saga.
This is a look at the weeks leading up to the start of shooting in the spring and summer of 2003, as sets, makeup, costumes, stunts and more are readied for Episode III.
2:... One World, Two Movies
The time for teleconferencing is over. George Lucas' arrival in Sydney instantly hurries the pace of pre-production for Episode III, as the start date of filming looms ever closer.
Among the challenges to be juggled by the various departments are cementing the connections between this film and the rest of the saga. Episode III is two movies in many ways. It has its own identity and story, but must also bridge the generational gap to Episode IV. From props to costumes to makeup and more, this production is the missing puzzle piece of the entire saga.
This documentary continues where the first left off. Once the final preparations are in place, the actual principal photography on the last Star Wars movie can finally begin.
3:We Still Do A Little Bit
Though the new Star Wars trilogy is filled end-to-end with cutting edge digital filmmaking techniques and computer-generated visual effects, there are still times when you need to roll up your sleeves and do things the old fashioned way.
Special Effects are different than Visual Effects. Though both are illusions, Special Effects (SFX) happen in front of the camera, in real time during production, while Visual Effects (VFX) are done by ILM during postproduction, after shooting has wrapped.
This is a look at the world of Dave Young, Episode III Special Effects Supervisor. His effects are a different kind of high tech, using computer-controlled machinery, steam and hydraulic-powered devices, and the occasional time-tested low-tech solution to make real the unreal. With the script calling for flying sparks, choking smoke, whipping winds, churning waves, rocking speeders and tumbling corridors, Young's work is cut out for him in the final Star Wars film.
4:Creating General Grievous
What scares you? A Jedi should know no fear, but facing a remorseless killer like General Grievous can give even the most dedicated follower of the Jedi Code reason to pause.
The introduction of this new villain in Episode III accompanies the closing battles of the Clone Wars, when both Republic and the Separatist forces have a chance to stab at the very heart of their enemy. While Count Dooku acts as the political leader of the Confederacy of Independent Systems, it is General Grievous who commands the endless ranks of soulless droid soldiers.
This documentary examines the genesis of Grievous, and how the Episode III Art Department came to design the evil General of the Droid Army.
5:This Weapon Is Your Life
Gaffi sticks. Blaster rifles. Gungan boomers. Lightsabers. These are what put the Wars in Star Wars. The development of exotic weaponry is a time-honored craft in the production of the Star Wars films. The visual sophistication of the cultures seen in the prequel trilogy has raised the benchmarks of complexity and design for their accompanying weaponry.
Prop Master Ty Teiger returns to make real the carried weapons seen in the final film. This documentary explores the design of new weapons, some from familiar cultures, and some from totally alien worlds. Also, see the development of new and returning laser swords and a new device that can counter the elegant weapon of the Jedi order.
6:Video Village
It's happened to almost everyone. You line up your subjects just perfectly in frame for that once-in-a-lifetime snapshot. When you get the film back from the developer, you notice that the person on the left is caught mid-blink. If only you had seen what you captured at the time you snapped the picture...
While digital cameras have helped the amateur photographer, they've radically upended the guesswork of modern moviemaking. Gone is the alchemy and photochemical uncertainties of shooting film that would not be developed for hours -- or even days. Thanks to the precision HD cameras and their big-screen plasma feeds, the director and everyone on the crew could see Episode III as it happened.
So pull up a chair to Video Village, the place where the action unfolds in pristine high definition clarity, and watch the making of Episode III.
7:Epic Designs for an Expanding Universe
"The apparel oft proclaims the man," ... or the woman ... or the alien. In the fast-paced world of Star Wars, characters have an instant to make a first impression, and Costume Designer Trisha Biggar knows how to make the deepest impression first. She continues to elevate the costume design of the Star Wars saga to new heights, giving the prequel trilogy the air of an epic period piece as the collapse of the Republic, the fall of the Jedi, and Anakin's descent to the dark side are chronicled on-screen.
See how the span between Episodes II and III have transformed Padmé Amidala, how stately Bail Organa addresses the Senate, how Chancellor Palpatine starts to show his true hue -- all told wordlessly through costume design. And see the first look at the mysterious alien species represented by Tion Medon in this new installment of Making Episode III.
8:Behind the Curtain
The cables that snake along the stage floor of Episode III's shooting environment form an intricate web connecting key players of the production. George Lucas directs the actors on stage, but behind the curtain of blue and greenscreen is an entire world literally working behind-the-scenes. From the tent that contains the vital HD recording gear, to the soundboard that gathers production dialogue -- this documentary peeks behind the curtain to see just who lurks in the shadows.
9:C-3PO: His Moment to Shine
C-3PO has been an integral part of Star Wars since the earliest concept sketches, and has lent considerable humor and humanity to the saga for twenty-seven years. As filming completes on the final big-screen Star Wars adventure, the familiar protocol droid enters his role in the darkest chapter outfitted in his shiniest body.
Go with actor Anthony Daniels on the end of the C-3PO journey... that ultimately leads back to the beginning.
10😛ick-ups & Re-shoots
Eleven days to fill in the holes. Eleven days to patch the live action gaps in the current edit of Episode III. That was the timeframe for the stint of additional photography that took place at the end of August at Shepperton Studios in England. The bustle and energy of the 58-day principal photography shoot in Sydney was channeled into that two-week window, and cast and crew were reunited to once again play in a galaxy far, far away...
Pick-up photography has become an increasingly common tool in filmmaking. It is a way to add to and refine the growing story during a very organic production process. Here's a look at what it means to Episode III, and how the edit shapes production and vice-versa in the very malleable world of Star Wars filmmaking.
11:Becoming Obi-Wan
The casting of Sir Alec Guinness in the original Star Wars movie brought with it a weight and legitimacy that elevated the simple space romp into something greater. His performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi not only garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, but gave such an abstract concept as the Force and its study a certain reality for an entire generation of filmgoers.
With the prequel trilogy, Ewan McGregor stepped in to fill the role of a younger Kenobi. In Episodes I through III, audiences have watched Obi-Wan mature from a fresh-faced Padawan learner to a seasoned General in the Clone Wars. With Revenge of the Sith, McGregor comes closest to the Kenobi that Guinness portrayed. In doing, McGregor -- a life-long Star Wars fan -- completes his journey as the greatest Jedi Knight of the saga.
12:The Wookiees Are Back!
As glimpsed in the Episode III teaser trailer, the mighty Wookiees of Kashyyyk return to the silver screen in force. Not only is Peter Mayhew once again donning the shaggy costume of Chewbacca, but he'll be joined by a fierce Wookiee army defending the shores of a lagoon village on their arboreal homeworld.
Find out what it takes to recreate a classic character. Learn what combination of filmmaking techniques will add to the Wookiee ranks. The Wookiees are back, and it's best to let them win.
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13:Ten Gallons of Buildings
To capture the enormous trees of Kashyyyk, the sinkhole cities of Utapau, or the lava rivers of Mustafar on HD, George Lucas could not rely on exotic locales on this planet. Instead, he tasked the Model Shop at Industrial Light & Magic to create these new worlds for Episode III. The results are some of the largest, most intricate miniatures ever constructed for a Star Wars film. Here's a tour of these new planets-in-the-making, featuring exclusive test footage of Mustafar's lava flows in action.
14:B-107: The Life of an HD Tape
Not bound to the limitations and time-intensive processes associated with traditional film, the all-digital Episode III still has an elaborate production process spanning continents and disciplines. Follow the life of "tape B-107" as it begins its Sith journey on a soundstage in Sydney and ultimately delivers a big-screen battle that once again pits Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker against the evil Count Dooku.
15:The Creatures of Episode III
There's a galaxy full of fascinating life-forms filling out the frames of Revenge of the Sith. Some will be realized digitally, while others major beings and species will be brought to life on the screen by the Creature Shop. The art of practical creature crafting is also an advanced one, benefiting from the latest innovations. In this video, visit the Creature Shop and have a glimpse of what went into the creation of Utapauns, Neimoidians and more to be seen in Episode III.
16:Going to the Dark Side
When Anakin Skywalker first stood before the Jedi Council as a nine-year old boy, Yoda laid out his future in a progression that began with fear and ended with suffering. The final steps of that journey will take place in Revenge of the Sith, with Hayden Christensen playing Anakin at the most important juncture in his life. George Lucas selected Christensen for his ability to play dark, and in this episode, the darkness will consume Skywalker as he becomes Darth Vader. Hear from Christensen as he undertakes this journey, with insights from crew and co-stars.