I Was There Too
The Star Wars Holiday Special with Larry Heider
Dec 5, 2023
Larry Heider, professional camera man, discusses his experience working on the Star Wars Holiday Special. He shares behind-the-scenes insights and great photos he took. They also talk about the challenges faced during production and the reception of the special. Additionally, they discuss vintage cinematography and the impact of technology on post-production manipulation. A nostalgic story about taking and printing photos is shared, along with the guest's experience as a cameraman on other TV projects. The episode also mentions a new podcast called 'In Your Dreams' and ad-free listening on Amazon Music.
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- Larry Heider shares insights into the challenges and excitement of working on the Star Wars Holiday Special from 1978.
- The production of the special lacked creative vision and faced difficulties with set design and lighting.
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