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Princess Leia hair testLucasfilm Ltd.
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Luke Skywalker in the grip of the rancorLucasfilm Ltd.
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Han Solo is freed from carboniteLucasfilm Ltd.
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R2-D2 and C-3PO in storageLucasfilm Ltd.
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Boba Fett costume testLucasfilm Ltd.
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Bib Fortuna continuity shotLucasfilm Ltd.
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Stormtrooper on the set of Return of the JediLucasfilm Ltd.
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X-wing fighter continuity shotLucasfilm Ltd.
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Rebel fighter costume testLucasfilm Ltd.
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Oola in Jabba's PalaceLucasfilm Ltd.
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R2-D2 and C-3PO in front of Jabba's PalaceLucasfilm Ltd.
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GamorreanLucasfilm Ltd.
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Jabba's PalaceLucasfilm Ltd.
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Nien Numb costume testLucasfilm Ltd.
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Rebel trooper on EndorLucasfilm Ltd.
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Logray in the Ewok VillageLucasfilm Ltd.
Filming for Return of the Jedi lasted from Jan. 11, 1982 to May 20, 1982, with a budget of $32.5 million and a shooting schedule that ran six weeks shorter than The Empire Strikes Back; George Lucas wanted to keep the film within budget.
At the time, Polaroids were a crucial tool to prevent continuity errors during filming, before the advent of digital cameras. This technique allowed crew like costume designers, production designers and make-up artists to have instant images and check over the details of each production day. Decades later, the continuity Polaroids from Return of the Jedi provide a unique look for fans to see what it was really like to be on set.
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