Enthusiastically calling the new design a menage a saber, colbert brought out a series of handdrawn charts showing off the weapons perfect design. The look had to be elegant, yet functional and toollike. Mechanical design electrical design functional design aesthetic design perhaps there are others, but this is. Guess what happens if a lightsaber slid down that crossguard so its function as a crossguard is suspect as any lightsaber parried by it has a chance of sliding into the projector and slicing through it into the wielders hand. Stephen colbert knows what a lightsaber is, george lucas vulture.
Take a look at this new design for a diy star wars sith lightsaber. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. You can try it for free and its less expensive than adobe after effects. Besides doing his own maker thing, he works at, founded by exmythbuster adam savage, where you can find out how 3d printing is used in lots of movie props. The lightsaber has been subject to some ridicule online by fans who call the design impractical. The craziest lightsaber design ever legends youtube. The term lightsaber implies a lot of things beyond the actual technical device. How scripto, the app that stephen colbert helped build, became a. Lightsaber controversy the colbert report video clip.
Stephen colbert defends the new lightsaber design video posted in videos 3 dec 2014 4087 seen in the star wars. Adjust the gradient so the lighter part is on the left. Their new root 6 uses the same air chamber design as their vacuums and doesnt lose suction when filled with filth and muck i. The program allows us to insert any color lightsaber, being able to achieve the effects that are seen in many of the popular youtube videos. Stephen colbert really tried to get star wars spoilers out. Comedy centralthe colbert report well, i say its a perfect design, colbert said. Create a two swatch linear gradient with the first swatch a 12% black and the second swatch a 90% black. It satirizes conservative personalitydriven political pundit programs. Stephen colbert returned from a holiday hiatus yesterday, to begin his final batch of the colbert report episodes before taking over as host of. George lucas explains how the star wars lightsaber was designed fast co. Awakens on the late show, colbert recalled his lightsaber duel with lucas back on a 2006 episode of. Trolling for an inventive method for patent enforcement. Stephen colbert weighs in on the debate about the new star wars. Add star wars lightsaber effects to your videos for free cnet.
Honestly, the hardest part was figuring out what i wanted my design to look like and what color would my blade be. In the force awakens movie trailer november 2014, how. In a mock commencement address in which the host set out to share precious. Half the arguments ive seen since the trailer was released seem to assume this is the new lightsaber design as opposed to just this particular characters saber. Colbert cements his status as the ultimate star wars fan, arguing that those who hate the new lightsaber from the star wars. In many ways, the lightsaber is the extension of its wielder. Ever since we got a sneak peek at their helmets a little while ago ive been excited to see more of them. I had some thoughts on this, so i decided to write down what i thought up, and see what you guys think, and if anyone else has thought about this. So colbert wants those spoilers, no matter how much driver doesnt want to give them.
After discussing the depth and complexity of the heartbreaking romantic drama johansson and driver just made together, colbert shifted the discussion to franchises. When stephen colbert leaves his desk at comedy central later this year to replace david letterman at cbs, hell be remembered for his. Create an ellipse that is 14 px wide by 25 px tall. Stephen colbert, thats the way, that way, reylo, star wars rebels, star trek, starwars, lightsaber design. See more ideas about lightsaber design, lightsaber and lightsaber hilt. Stephen colbert defends the new star wars lightsaber. But for those of us that thinks its a pretty cool design for a lightsaber. Each jedi was responsible for the construction of their own lightsaber, and the lightsaber s kyber crystal, which powered the blade, only developed a color after it bonded with a particular padawan. Around the grip of the lightsaber is a very sharp and intimidating blade. Stephen colbert defends the new lightsaber design video. The hilt is heftier and betterlooking than most others. In a segment on the colbert report, stephen colbert explained why the hilt on the new lightsaber from the star wars. Its a menageasaber, colbert crowed on the colbert report. The second entry ever to be shown on stephen colbert s show.
Stephen colbert defends star wars new awesome lightsaber. Place the ellipse behind the lightsaber body towards the topleft. Mashable is a global, multiplatform media and entertainment company. But for those of us that thinks its a pretty cool design for a lightsaber, french 3d. If stephen colbert must leave his post on the report to takeover david lettermans job, at least one of his final acts was an analysis of lightsabers. Dec 02, 2014 enthusiastically calling the new design a menage a saber, colbert brought out a series of handdrawn charts showing off the weapons perfect design. Comedy central and all related titles, logos and characters.
Where do you get the software needed for lightsabers to. In all of the annals of film and science fiction, youd be hard pressed to find an object as singularly identifiable as the star wars lightsaber. Posted in genericide, idea protection, infringement, law suits, loss of rights, patents, soapbox, squirrelly thoughts, technology, uspto. If the edge portion of the lightsaber doesnt get you, the actual saber will. Colbert reports tv production software is no joke bloomberg. Stephen colbert defends the new star wars lightsaber polygon. Stephen colbert explains why kylo rens lightsaber is the way it is. Lightsaber that is similar in design to ahsoka tanos. Thanksgiving holidays star wars movies nerd alert scifi young stephen growing up twitter under the desk demonstrations weapons.
Stephen colbert wont let mark hamill into the mos eisley cantina on the late show try the fried porg, its amazing. Of course this is probably nerdier than colbert s writers were intending on getting. Stephen colbert had a message for george lucas last night, and oddly enough, it was the same message your mom angrily yelled at you in the. In the force awakens movie trailer november 2014, how good. Powered by its own proprietary technology, mashable is the goto source for tech, digital culture and entertainment content. Its so menacing, in fact, that you almost forget that its also a lightsaber. Stephen colbert explains why the controversial new star wars lightsaber is perfect. Stephen colbert and george lucas lightsabers business. Add star wars lightsaber effects to your videos for free for a limited time, free video editor hitfilm 3 express includes lightsaber and lightning effects.
Response to design your own lightsaber 20060918 21. Lsmaker is a video editing application used exclusively to add the classic star wars lightsabers effect to our videos. Stephen colbert defends the new star wars lightsaber by doug sibor doug sibor contributes to complex sports and pop culture, resides in boston ma, and can often be found shuttling between fenway. Twitter icon a stylized bird with an open mouth, tweeting. The design is meant to protect a users hand from opponents lightsaber attacks. Stephen colbert and george lucas lightsabers business insider.
First conceived at the colbert report, in 2010, the tvproduction tool. On a recent episode of the colbert report, host stephen colbert expertly explained the threebladed lightsaber seen in the teaser for star wars episode vii. George lucas green screen challenge star wars fireside celebrities. The only thing that bothered me was the droid, but some people love it. The second entry ever to be shown on stephen colberts show.
Make a square or thick line the color you want the lightsaber blade to. Check out part 2 where i break down the design and render of my design. Dec 15, 2017 colbert is famously a gigantic nerd, known for his obsession with lord of the rings and star wars alike. The graphic below shows how the sith are innovators of the most sinister kind in lightsaber hilt design even if their color palette is a bit limited. There are probably other ways to do lightsaber effects with this software, but this is the way i do it. The force awakens has whipped up a frenzy of controversy amongst fans online. Stephen colbert explains why the menage a saber is awesome. For example, it is a part of the jedi religion, it is a weapon of mythical reputation, it is the weapon that great heroes fought their heroic battles with. And there are people already figuring out how to build it. With the rise of the skywalker coming out next month, its time to create the best possible sith lightsaber. In star wars, obiwan kenobi describes the lightsaber as an elegant weapon of a more civilized age.
Watch stephen colbert explain to scarlett johansson why. Stephen colbert expertly explains the threebladed lightsaber. This is the weapon of a serious jedi knight who is not flashy, but gets the job done no matter what. I just love colbert for being such a marvelous nerd. Stephen colbert star wars force awakens lightsaber analysis.
There are number of aspects which need to be considered in a wellthoughtout lightsaber design. Now imagine the lightsaber you just made on this game, but with a customizable jedi holding it. Stephen colbert lets inner star wars geek shine on lightsaber analysis by molly brown on december 3, 2014 at 10. The colbert report host and allaround expert on star wars stephen colbert returned to his popular comedy central show after a week away, and there was one pressing piece of news he made sure to touch upon. Colbert used a tweet from mystery science theater 3000 and rifftrax star bill corbett as an example of fan outrage, but. There are probably other ways to do lightsaber effects with this software, but this is the way i. See more ideas about lightsaber design, lightsaber and design. Stephen colbert clarified a misunderstanding with george lucas about lightsabers. Dec 03, 2014 and according to colbert, the new lightsaber s design is awesome and perfect. Design x saber is a y studios project inspired by the iconic star wars lightsaber and some of y studios design heroes zaha hadid, charles and ray eames, issey miyake, edith heath and dieter rams. Colbert broke down fans main problem with the new star wars lightsaber. Dec 03, 2014 stephen colbert lets inner star wars geek shine on lightsaber analysis by molly brown on december 3, 2014 at 10.
Stephen colbert and mark hamill visit the star wars cantina. See how the first lightsaber was designed in behindthescenes star wars clip. Stephen defends the new lightsaber design unveiled in a trailer for j. For example, darth maul with his doublebladed saber, and kylo ren with his crossguard saber. Let half of the ellipse peak out from behind the lightsaber body. Colbert used a tweet from mystery science theater 3000 and rifftrax star bill corbett as an example of fan outrage, but colbert defends the design of the lightsabers unique crossguard by saying it is not three separate beams, but rather one. Dec 03, 2014 the lightsaber has been subject to some ridicule online by fans who call the design impractical. Stephen colbert may be a staunch fakeconservative when it comes to. The crossguard lightsaber actually comes from other eu stories, and in those stories it was always a jedi lightsaber. Aug 12, 2006 the second entry ever to be shown on stephen colbert s show. People liked mauls saberstaff and dookus pistolgrip saber just fine, i dont know what the hairy freaking deal is. This video sparked a national competition in which george lucas eventually made a video. Below, watch the stephen colbert star wars video and see a few of the memes that the new lightsaber has spawned. Ilm enters stephen colberts green screen lightsaber contest.
Oct 30, 2019 the 3dprinted cutaway sith lightsaber hilt has parts inspired by multiple objects, as charlesworth explains in the video above. Even without activating the lightsaber, the hilt can still be used as a stabbing weapon. Stephen colbert took time during the late show this week to give mention to a couple little seattle companies. Is that new lightsaber design awesome or absolutely ridiculous. Add star wars lightsaber effects to your videos for free.
Stephen colbert loves the new lightsaber in the star wars. Its a lightsaber with too many lightsabers on it, colbert. Jaina solo sabernew design by genesis custom sabers. What are the different designs of lightsabers in the star wars canon. The entire design from start to final render took a little less than an hour to create. Watch stephen colbert slice through the star wars lightsaber controversy while one might think the design of the cross guards is where ives suggestions were enacted, it was actually the fiery, sparking bursts of energy emitted by the blades that ive had once recommended as a potential tweak to the iconic scifi sword.
Creating lightsabers in ulead by clay kronke this is for the video paint section of ulead mediastudio pro v. Stephen colbert star wars force awakens lightsaber. Fanmade lightsabers cooler than anything in star wars cbr. Stephen colbert analyzes new star wars lightsaber cbr. Principles of lightsaber design thecustomsabershop.
Stephen colbert finds your lightsaber hate disturbing cnet. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Theres almost enough info to build the entire costume now. Each jedi was responsible for the construction of their own lightsaber, and the lightsabers kyber crystal, which powered the blade, only developed a color after it bonded with a particular padawan. And according to colbert, the new lightsabers design is awesome and perfect. Each cad and any associated text, image or data is in no way sponsored by or affiliated with any company, organization or realworld item, product, or good it may purport to portray. The sabers design had to be smaller than usual, but still feel like a lightsaber. Stephen colbert lets inner star wars geek shine on. If they did happen to meet each other, though, professional nerd stephen colbert knows whod win the fight. Stephen colbert was shown wielding a lightsaber in front of a green screen. Colbert cements his status as the ultimate star wars fan, arguing that. First up, heres the stephen colbert star wars force awakens lightsaber analysis. Design has the story on this mini documentary that explores the creation of the iconic lightsaber from star wars. However, the argument from some fans is that those tiny blades.
I am in the middle of creating a new flash game, jedi builder. George lucas explains how the star wars lightsaber was. Hilarious lightsaber analysis by stephen colbert on last nights episode of the colbert report, stephen colbert gave a smackdown to all the haters out there who dont approve of the new lightsaber featured in the teaser trailer of star wars. The force awakens trailer are a bunch of scruffylooking nerf herders. Stephen colbert has the best, nerdiest explanation for the. This is the first time weve seen a redbladed crossguard lightsaber to my understanding. Scarlett johansson stopped by colberts late show thursday night, just days after the black widow trailer dropped, ready to promote her new film marriage story, which costars star wars.
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