Creating Happiness: The Art & Science of Disney Parks Storytelling
SXSW Sessions
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Building Lightsabers for the Star Wars Experience
In this chapter, they discuss the process of building a lightsaber for the Star Wars experiences. They talk about the early prototypes made from 3D printed and laser cut parts, as well as the custom-made parts in the final saber. They mention the challenges they faced, such as getting the color temperature, brightness, and sound right, and even building their own special oven. They share that the team made over 100 prototypes before getting to the final version, and express how rewarding it is to see guests' reactions to the saber.
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