More than three years of thinking went into Jim’s vision for how to present the world of The Dark Crystal to movie audiences. It was an exciting moment when cameras finally began to roll, and Jim was well prepared. He started with some of the most complicated scenes, including the climactic encounter between Jen and Kira and the Skeksis in the Crystal Chamber. Working closely with the storyboard artist, Jim plotted out the action and on his own, sketched the placement for each of the nine Skeksis. With the paper plan in place, Jim yelled, “Action!” and the real fun began.
4/15/1981 – ‘Begin shooting The Dark Crystal – Mystic Valley first, Dying Emperor, Crystal Chamber.’
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