The Puppet Master Who Brought ‘Star Wars’ to Life

The video explores the role of puppetry in the Star Wars series, focusing on Dave Barclay's contributions. Initially, Star Wars relied heavily on puppets, with Dave Barclay playing a significant role in bringing characters like Yoda and Jabba the Hutt to life. The video highlights the complexity of these puppets, requiring multiple operators, and details Dave's journey from controlling Yoda's eyes and ears to managing Jabba's intricate movements. It also discusses the broader impact of puppetry in film, marking the beginning of a significant growth period in animatronics and puppeteering, which lasted for about 20 years.

Who was the puppeteer behind Yoda, known for his work with other famous characters like Cookie Monster?

• Jim Henson

• Frank Oz

• Dave Barclay

• George Lucas

How many people were typically required to operate the Yoda puppet?

• Eight to nine

• Six to seven

• Four to five

• Two to three

What role did Dave Barclay play in the operation of Yoda?

• Controlling Yoda's hands

• Operating Yoda's feet

• Voicing Yoda

• Controlling Yoda's eyes and ears

What was unique about the Jabba the Hutt puppet compared to others?

• It was the smallest puppet used in Star Wars

• It required the least number of operators

• It was the most complicated and sophisticated animatronic puppet

• It was entirely computer-generated

How did Dave Barclay feel about his career in puppeteering?

• He felt it was a missed opportunity

• He felt lucky and privileged

• He regretted not pursuing acting

• He wished he had worked in a different industry