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A Pixel Parable

An imagined town is at least as real as an actual town.

Instead, they are expected to come up with original ideas, something that is both a blessing and a curse: they have creative freedom but they must live up to the Lucas name: “Stay small, be the best, don’t lose any money,” Gary proclaims. Drawing from Red Rock and Grand Canyon photos, he easily settles on a composition: a fiery desert, a rocky horizon, and a slightly displaced pale sun. Mark felt relieved, if a little worried, that they let him continue to work on Loom while most of his colleagues switched to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade —this was supposed to be a quick and dirty one, no room for the precious imagery and experimentation he was known for.

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