Academy Award winning concept artist Ralph McQuarrie was instrumental in shaping the Star Wars universe. Ralph’s work and influence can be seen in many other well-loved films including Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Joining the conversation are Paul Bateman (Art Director and regular guest on Rebel Force Radio) and Steve Ewertz (Producer / Director of the documentary Ralph McQuarrie - Tribute to a Master.  We also feature quotes from Ralph himself taken from the interview DVD - Ralph McQuarrie - Illustrator (See purchase link below). 

Show Notes: 

Ralph McQuarrie: Tribute to a Master - Featured on StarWars.com.  

Free viewing on YouTube. https://youtu.be/HlcjTqxzWEk

Ralph McQuarrie - Illustrator - https://www.strangemedia.com/mcquarrie.html

Interview DVD in Standard Definition.  Main Program - 1 hour 20 minutes. $14.50 plus shipping.   

Episode Sponsors: 

Strange Media - http://www.strangemedia.com 

About the host: 

Steffan Schulz is a producer /  director located in the San Francisco Bay Area.  His professional career as a filmmaker spans 30 years.  His work has been honored with over 100 awards including a spot in A/V Magazine's Top 100 Producers. Steffan is an Adobe Premiere Certified Expert, FAA licensed commercial drone pilot, underwater cinematographer, as well as a published author, presenter, instructor and university lecturer.  He is the owner of Strange Media, a full service media production company located in the San Francisco Bay Area.