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Star Wars visual Effects Guru Lorne Peterson @ The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute
in conjunction with current exhibit
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination
Hosts Lorne Peterson
April 11, 2008 @ 7:30pm

Lorne Peterson, visual effects artist for the entire Star Wars saga as well as many other films, including Indiana Jones, Men in Black and ET – gives an inside look at the science and secrets behind the artful models and sculptures of the Star Wars saga. Peterson uses everyday items to
demonstrate the important role both chemistry and physics play in creating
the amazing visual effects seen on screen. Book signing to follow of Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Model Shop.

Date: April 11, 2008
Time: 7:30pm Lecture & Demonstration (Franklin Theater) 8:30pm Book Signing (Planetarium)

Admission: $5.00.

Free for members and those with evening of Star Wars tickets.

Please call 215.448.1254 for advance reservations.

Contact:
The Franklin Institute

215-448-1254

http://www.fi.edu

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