Iain McCaig (born March 19, 1957) is an artistic director, concept designer, and filmmaker who worked at JAK Films, a division of Lucasfilm, as a storyboard and concept artist for Episodes I, II, III and VII.[1] Several of the characters he designed include Darth Maul, Queen Amidala, and Sio Bibble. Artwork by McCaig was also featured in A New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy,[2] The Empire Strikes Back: So You Want to Be a Jedi?, Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side! and the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge comic series.[3]
Iain McCaig was brought in to sketch characters for the Star Wars: The High Republic publishing campaign, a series released in 2021.[4]
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Star Wars contributions[edit | edit source]
Unused concept art of Padmé, carrying her two children
- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens (2015) — Concept Artist
- Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (2005) — Concept Artist
- Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (2002) — Concept Artist
- Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (1999) — Concept Artist, one of Orn Free Taa's aides
Other works[edit | edit source]
- John Carter of Mars (2012) — Concept Artist
- Outlander (2006) — Concept/Story Director
- Charlotte's Web (2006) — Concept Artist
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) — Concept Artist
- Peter Pan (2003) — Storyboard Artist
- "Dinotopia" (2002) — Storyboard Artist
- Taking the Wheel (2002) — Storyboard Artist
- The Book of Stars (1999) — Visual Effects Storyboard Artist
- The Face (1998) — Director
- Interview with the Vampire (1994) — Storyboard Artist
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992-1996) — Storyboard Artist
- Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) — Storyboard Artist
- Star Control 2 (1992) — Writer
- Hook (1991) — Storyboard Artist
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) — Storyboard Artist
- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) — Storyboard Artist
- Jethro Tull's Broadsword and the Beast (1982) — Illustrator
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
Early concept art of Anakin Skywalker for Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
Iain McCaig on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)- Designing a Sith Lord on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- From Concept to Costume on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Undressed to Kill on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Drawing Attention: Iain McCaig on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Padmé Amidala, Costume P17 on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Meet the Episode III Art Department on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- "Shaping the Past"—Star Wars Insider 145
- Announcing An Exciting New Array of Star Wars Children's Books on StarWars.com (backup link)
- "Launch Pad"—Star Wars Insider 150
- Designing The Force Awakens: James Clyne and Iain McCaig Discuss Creating Concept Art on StarWars.com (backup link)
- A Step Into the Dark, Art of The High Republic, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Notes and references[edit | edit source]
- ↑
"Shaping the Past"—Star Wars Insider 145
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A New Hope Illustrated Novel on Amazon.com (backup link)
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Marvel Journeys to Batuu in New Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Comic – Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: The High Republic | Announcement Trailer on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
External links[edit | edit source]
- Iain McCaig at the Internet Movie Database
- Iain McCaig's official site - "Coming soon" as of April 20, 2020
- The Art of Iain McCaig - Iain McCaig's official blog
- Ninth Ray Studios' official site
