By Multiple shows in the Mandoverse series have extensively used Stagecraft technology, better known as ‘The Volume’, to pull off their scenes.
“The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett,” “Ahsoka” and “Obi-Wan Kenobi” all used the tech frequently – blending them with some real world locations as well. On the flipside, “Andor” famously didn’t use the tech beyond a few Coruscant-set scenes.
Now it has been revealed the upcoming “Star Wars: The Acolyte” series also didn’t use the technology.
In an interview with THR in the wake of this morning’s trailer release, series creator Leslye Headland says:
“We did a lot of our stuff practically in London. We didn’t use the Volume at all, so it was a lot of prepping for the show.”
Like any piece of filmmaking technology – when The Volume works its great, but occasional poor use of it have led to a backlash and strong criticism by parts of fandom of any use of it at all.
Headland’s comments follow those of acclaimed cinematographer Greig Fraser (“Rogue One,” “The Batman,” “Dune: Part Two”) who is very familiar with the tech and told The Playlist earlier this month that it’s all about how you use it:
“One of the great things about The Volume is when used in the right way, I think it’s seamless and I think it’s an amazing tool. But it’s like blue screen, or green screen or any VFX, or even camera techniques, like handheld: when used gratuitously or for the sake of it, it stands out and it becomes obvious. When used for the right effect, it delves seamlessly and creates drama that the audience doesn’t think about.”
The Volume-free “The Acolyte” premieres on the Disney+ service on June 4th.
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