In-depth video: The iconic sounds of Star Wars explained – with Ben Burtt:
By Asbjoern Andersen
Want the in-depth story behind those iconic Star Wars sounds? Mike James Gallagher has released an excellent educational video with commentary by legendary sound designer Ben Burtt, giving you the interesting stories behind the making of the Star Wars: A New Hope sound design:
Star Wars sounds highlighted in the video
Lightsaber • R2-D2 • C-3PO • Jawas • Blasters • Tusken Raiders • Landspeeder • Mos Eisley Cantina • Greedo • Ship Pass-bys • The Force • Darth Vader • Chewbacca (Wookie) • Dejarik • Hyperdrive • Death Star • Telemetry • Garbage Masher • Mouse Droid • P.A. Voices • Radio Voices • Tie Fighter • Y-Wing • Sound people… or worse
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