Cinefex Magazine December 1980 No. 3 features an artistic cover showcasing Luke Skywalker on a tauntaun against a snowy landscape, emphasizing the cinematic artistry of The Empire Strikes Back.
Back cover of Cinefex Magazine December 1980 No. 3 includes a detailed contents listing featuring insights into the making of The Empire Strikes Back and other cinematic innovations.
Cover image of Cinefex Magazine December 1980 No. 3 featuring an Imperial probe droid from The Empire Strikes Back standing in a snowy landscape, showcasing the artistry behind special effects in cinema.
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Cinefex Magazine December 1980 No. 3 features an artistic cover showcasing Luke Skywalker on a tauntaun against a snowy landscape, emphasizing the cinematic artistry of The Empire Strikes Back.Back cover of Cinefex Magazine December 1980 No. 3 includes a detailed contents listing featuring insights into the making of The Empire Strikes Back and other cinematic innovations.Cover image of Cinefex Magazine December 1980 No. 3 featuring an Imperial probe droid from The Empire Strikes Back standing in a snowy landscape, showcasing the artistry behind special effects in cinema.

Cinefex Magazine December 1980 No. 3 The Empire Strikes Back

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Cinefex Magazine – December 1980 – Issue No. 3 – The Empire Strikes Back – Good, No Label

This vintage issue of Cinefex (No. 3, December 1980) offers a rare look at the artistry behind The Empire Strikes Back and other groundbreaking projects from the era. The magazine is in good condition, with light wear along the edges but no major flaws. The copy shown in the listing photos is the exact one you will receive. Please review the images carefully for condition. All items are shipped in a protective plastic sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.

Contents

  • Tauntauns, Walkers and Probots – p.4
    Paul Mandell documents how Industrial Light & Magic used a blend of classic stop-motion methods and cutting-edge motion-control photography to animate the tauntauns, AT-AT walkers, and Imperial probe droids in The Empire Strikes Back. Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, Joe Johnston, and other ILM artists detail the meticulous techniques that brought these memorable sequences to life.

  • Walter Murch — Making Beaches Out of Grains of Sand – p.42
    Jordan Fox interviews sound designer and editor Walter Murch about his innovative work shaping the audio landscape of modern cinema, from single-track recordings to complex multi-layered mixes.

  • The Microcosmic World of Ken Middleham – p.58
    Don Shay explores Ken Middleham’s remarkable macro-cinematography for Phase IV, capturing the intricate behavior of ants and transforming them into compelling on-screen characters.

Front Cover: Luke Skywalker atop his tauntaun in The Empire Strikes Back.
Back Cover: An Imperial probe droid from The Empire Strikes Back.

A prized collectible for fans of Star Wars and special effects history, this issue of Cinefex showcases the ingenuity and craft that defined one of cinema’s most beloved sequels and other visionary productions of its time.

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