Star Wars - Designing a Universe of Sound

A look at the techniques behind some of the most influential sounds in cinema.

Music:
Dj Boring - Winona

[LessonsfromtheScreenplay]

Well done! Sound is such an important part of film and is really under-appreciated; Star Wars is the perfect example because of how iconic and important the sound design and music are to the magic of the film.

[aarondang]

1:06 "This guy here in the pink booty shorts" fucking killed me

[eleiraeel]

You and Lessons from the Screenplay both uploaded Star Wars video essays. I'm very happy right now

[j_]

OMG another upload?! Kristan you're the best. Never stop producing this quality stuff.

[captainmidnight]

Jesus dude, HOW are you so good at this? I'm very jealous.

[ImaginaryAmbition]

"Film is in equal parts an audio/ visual experience"
This is incredibly important, and sometimes I'd argue as far in saying that audio is more important than visuals.
Bravo on another great analysis and fresh perspective.

[FinDan]

2:24 - 2:34 Holy fuck those cuts are seamless, amazing job

[tennesseejermyn]

Fuck 2 uploads that aren't ages apart.

God is real

[pinkguali]

This is why I like Star Wars. It feels like a genuinely believable world that actually could exist and sound really does add to that immersion.

[FrankJavCee]

Holy moly.
I never would have thought Lofi House and Star Wars would make such a good mix but it does.
Your video essays are so inspirational! ✨🔊

[iSometimesWriteMusic]

Editing, pacing... Your ability to tell a story, to elegantly express an idea in such a reasonable way. It's incredible. It's so good. You are an artist.

[squeky]

I loved the editing at around 2:30 with the cutting of the pole! I really appreciate all the effort you put into your videos!

[DSage]

I feel like I could watch star wars with my eyes closed and just enjoy the amazing sounds.

[RobbieBackpacking]

Awesome job. Little nit-pick, the guy with pink shorts is actually a boom operator. The sound mixer usually has a separate (seated) setup where he controls the various microphone levels, and makes sure the boom stays out of frame while recording. This used to record wires, but a large portion of the sound industry now uses wireless booms as they've become more reliable.

[pspsps.pspsps]

That editing, is just so fucking mesmerizing and smooth

[wubbalubbadubdub]

Every aspect of your videos seems so incredibly thought–out, you can really see the hard work that went into it. Love your videos, keep doing what you're doing

[nuzzbentley]

GOD DAMN THE KAPTAIN HIT US WITH TWO VIDS CLOSE TOGETHER

[waylon]

Hearing the Kaptain say "booty shorts" has made my day.

[RSidd]

Wow! You bring up topics that are so refreshing. Even though the sounds of Star Wars were so iconic, I kinda took it for granted without realizing how deeply they are embedded in our memory from childhood and why so. You make me appreciate the things I loved and grew up with even more than I thought was possible. Can't thank you enough for that!

[justjoe]

your editing is so good that I enjoyed watching the ads