We loved the cinematography of Maul: Shadow Lord so much that it inspired us to go back to our roots and analyze the cinematography of the Star Wars Original Trilogy. We specifically focus on Luke Skywalker in three character-building scenes: the binary sunset from A New Hope, when he meets Yoda in Empire Strikes Back, and when he resists the Emperor in Return of the Jedi. We discuss lighting, costumes, framing, and so much more! We hope you enjoy this deep dive into one of cinema’s most iconic characters.

LISTEN TO S3 E11: THE LIGHTING AND CINEMATOGRAPHY OF LUKE SKYWALKER IN THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY