Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy

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Draw a diagonal line to finish the symbol by matching the size to the weight of the circle’s stroke, then select both shape layers and Rasterize them, followed by the shortcut CMD+E to merge them into one layer. The government artwork of this time was largely about preserving the status quo. Peace was good for commerce; as such, the art beautified the distractions that member worlds offered in the name of lucrative tourism. perhaps more people would have been invested in the coming collapse of comfortable civilization as we knew it. It was the citizens of the Inner Rim, those who had been crowded out of opportunity in the Core, who answered the call for new life in the frontier of the Outer Rim. The Core Worlders became more enamored with the fleeting distractions of fame and fashion, transitory fascinations with sophistication that left little room for messages of faith or tradition that the Jedi exemplified."

Star Wars Rebels is scheduled to premiere in fall 2014 as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel and will be followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world.

This book basically tells the whole history of the Star Wars universe* through the lens of propaganda posters that span everything from Episodes 1 through 7, (the book apparently came out between 7-8). The design we’ll be creating in this tutorial is the ultimate anti-establishment message from the Rebel Alliance. It’s made in the style of the cheap flyers and posters made by underground movements, that rely on low cost production methods like cutting and pasting photographs, hand painted typography and low quality photocopy prints. We’ll be creating this artwork 100% digitally, but with the assistance of hand made resources that will help to achieve the collage aesthetic. To dismiss propaganda as a lesser form of art is to deny a fundamental part of who we are." ― Janyor [1] Create a new layer, then use my Spray Paint Photoshop Brushes to fill the selection with red (#cc0705). Use the fine edge of the spray brush so the selection isn’t filled with a solid colour. Reduce the fill amount of the layer to 96% to allow the underlying elements to show through slightly, which finishes off a realistic spray painted stencil effect.

While propaganda could smear or base libel on a group, planet or species, it could also promote or improve the image of those that created it, or whom the creator sought to exemplify. For example, one poster during the Galactic Civil War depicted two stormtroopers handing out fruit to a human family in need, implying that the Empire was generous, merciful and well-behaved. [2] Likewise, the propaganda poster Nothing Beats an Academy Education depicted several members of the Imperial armed forces standing triumphantly in the foreground, with text written in High Galactic encouraging potential recruits to join the Empire, with the warm colors, tone, and imagery suggesting that the Empire was strong, just, and brimming with opportunity. [1] Paste in an image of some Stormtroopers underneath the Darth Vader layer and scale them to size so they’re visible at either side of Darth Vader’s head Since we’re going for the low-quality look, it doesn’t really matter if the image has a low resolution. Desaturate the picture and add 5% of grain, just like the previous steps. Your weapons in this war are ships, and blasters, and armor. My weapon in this war is words. And even more important than words are images . Pictures depicting an artistic representation of reality. Facts are flexible, and these graphics point to the truth of which you speak even if they do not precisely portray them." ― Ferric Obdur [2]Paste in a copy of the Imperial logo, then draw a circle with the Ellipse tool. Set up a large red stroke to form the foundation of a ‘No’ symbol. To produce realistic hand drawn typography, it used to be necessary to physical draw and scan the text yourself, but many premium display fonts now have alternate characters so any duplicate letters can be given a different appearance. These are all examples of propaganda used by the Empire to advocate strength and maintain fear, and by the Rebel Alliance to inspire hope and win support for the fight. Star Wars Propaganda takes fans into the beloved epic story as never before, bringing the battle between these two sides to life in a fresh and brilliant way. Before the outbreak of war, the twilight of the Republic was an era of distractions, with citizens from all walks of life following escapist pursuits. Historians rebuke the people of this last age for being taken in by such circuses when their attentions should have been focused on the malfeasances and corruption in the Senate and other governing institutions. The Republic roundel and Imperial crest served as the symbols of the Galactic Republic and the Galactic Empire respectively. Likewise, the starbird symbol of the Alliance to Restore the Republic served both as a symbol of the organization, but also held special symbolic—and propaganda—value. Based off the legendary starbird, the symbol implied that like the creature of myth, the Alliance could never die, and that each death was merely another rebirth. [7]

Palpatine's propagandists worked so well that many people born during the Dark Times believed the Jedi were a myth." ― Luke Skywalker [2] To give the image a photocopied appearance, go to Filter > Sharpen > Smart Sharpen. Adjust the settings to 400%, 15px radius and 0% noise reduction. The New Republic crafted messages of hope, self-determination and inspiration following their victory at Endor, along with the distribution of holo-recordings that featured the destruction of the DS-2 Death Star II Mobile Battle Station, coupled with pre-recorded messages of hope delivered by none other than Leia Organa—survivor of the Disaster—to rally hearts and minds around the Republic. [3]

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Theirs is a culture that takes pains to protect their traditions and keep impersonal modernity out of their daily lives. I hadn't previously thought much about the in-world propaganda so I found this informative and I loved that it was "authored" in world by a Bith giving historical perspectives and commentary of each work spanning the movies (at least up to the publication of this book). There were names I recalled coming across in some of the movies and books so it was nice to see how they tied in and how they fared. In addition to the art there was a lot of highlight-worthy commentary on the societies that influenced and were influenced by the art. Some societal mentions so parallel the real world it was a bit depressing but thought-provoking in its cautionary way. Open up the original paper texture in a new Photoshop document and draw a rough rectangular selection using the Polygonal Lasso tool. Copy and paste this clipping into the working document. Continue to add a Smart Sharpen filter to produce the photocopied look, but adjust the Amount value to 250% to avoid blowing out the whites too much. Six pieces of Star Wars Rebels "patriotic art" were sent to 2,500 people around the globe and select media outlets, promoting the noble intentions and work of the Empire. These bold, graphic-style cards, urging galactic citizens to accept and even join the Empire, reflect the political landscape of the upcoming animated series.