This is a video transcript where Doug Chiang and Madeline Burkert, two experts from Lucasfilm, explain the design and features of every clone trooper and stormtrooper in the live-action Star Wars films. They cover the different types of troopers, their roles, their costumes, their weapons, and their inspirations. They also mention some trivia and behind-the-scenes facts about the production of the films. They end by teasing some new troopers that will appear in future Star Wars projects.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Doug Chang is the vice president and executive creative director for Lucasfilm.
2. Madeline Burkert is Lucasfilm's collections and exhibitions archivist.
3. The Imperial stormtrooper design was inspired by the concept of living skeletons.
4. The original trilogy stormtroopers were designed for actors around 5'10" to 6'0".
5. Han Solo and Luke Skywalker's stormtrooper disguises required costume department adjustments to fit.
6. Sand troopers have a distinctive backpack made from hardware store items.
7. Sand troopers are also distinguished by a shoulder pauldron, originally motorcycle gear.
8. Space troopers have breathing apparatus on their helmets for zero-g environments.
9. Joe Johnston played the two space troopers seen in A New Hope.
10. TIE fighter pilots have black armor and helmets with breather adapters.
11. AT-AT drivers' helmets are derived from stormtrooper and TIE fighter pilot designs.
12. Snow troopers have facial shrouds and padded clothing for warmth in snow environments.
13. Clone troopers were all CG characters in Attack of the Clones.
14. Clone trooper armor is distinguished by rank with different colors and patterns.
15. Red denotes captain, yellow denotes pilot or commander, green denotes sergeant, and blue denotes lieutenant for clone troopers.
16. The design of clone troopers connects Boba Fett with classic stormtroopers.
17. The first order stormtrooper armor was created using 3D printing methods and molded polyurethane.
18. Captain Phasma's armor is chrome, designed by Michael Kaplan, and named after the film Phantasm.
19. First order flametroopers have backpacks that power their flame rifles.
20. First order riot control stormtroopers carry a baton and riot shield.
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