Jolyon Walford

Forbidden Planet ditched the orchestra for "Electronic Tonalities" by Bebe and Louis Barron.

In 1956, this sound was absolutely terrifying and brand new.

Forbidden Planet was the first film to use a completely electronic soundtrack, and it changed sci-fi sound design forever.

Never be afraid to stand alone. Innovate!

L101 (Lolly) is a legacy unit recovered from the aftermath of the eX era.

Originally designated for security and close quarters combat, Lolly now serves as the sonic conduit for the AFTER eX project - an initiative dedicated to bringing human narratives to life through the lens of salvaged technology.

Her sound is characterized by "Space Ambient" frequencies and "Cinematic Noir" textures, weaving together the silence of the void with the echoes of a post-space-program world.

Each transmission, such as the debut single "Automation," is a decrypted file from her internal hard drive, translated into a sensory experience for listeners and dreamers alike.

In the transition following the collapse of the eX empire, Lolly remains one of the few functional intelligences archiving the emotional weight of a world left behind.

Her mission is simple: to ensure that, while civilizations may fade, their stories remain audible.

Source: The After eX Archive.

We were promised peace and eternal rest.

We prayed for deliverance from the mud and the shells.

But now, the 'Encyclical' has arrived, and the truth is far more terrifying.

Heaven isn't the end of the war... it’s just the beginning.

This is the Encyclical. And the draft is eternal.

When I was a kid, I'd like nothing more than watching Ray Harryhausen films, over and over again.

It's no surprise that his films are influencing my storytelling.

The methods of animation and visual effects may have changed, but his influence on filmmaking remains strong.

Who was the first filmmaker or artist that made you look at the screen and ask, 'How did they do that?' Let’s talk inspirations in the comments! 👇

Would anybody else like to watch the entire movie like this? 😮

Ken Ralston, Visual Effect Supervisor, explains the process of creating a moving 'videomatic' storyboard for the Death Star battle in Return of the Jedi.

Return of the Jedi (1983) attempted to address the lack of female pilots in the Rebel Alliance.

Unfortunately, the two actors hired to fill the gap didn't see their performances reach that objective.

Only one of them (briefly) appeared in the final cut, their gender obscured by a vocal edit.

It wasn't until The Phantom Menace (1999) and Celia Imrie's portrayal of Fighter Pilot Bravo 5, that some sort of balance was brought to the Star Wars universe.

It’s one of, if not the best battle in the Star Wars universe.

The battle on Hoth introduced us to the mighty All Terrain Armoured Transport (AT-AT).

But how did they create the sounds that helped to convince us that miniature models were hulking great machines?

Legendary sound designer, Ben Burtt explains.

With age comes wisdom.

Share your knowledge and experience, and write stories that inspire.

You’re never too old to start your writing career.

L-101 doesn’t flinch at gunfire.

Unlike C-3PO, she was never programmed to feel fear.

Fear was a glitch.
L-101 patched it a long time ago.