The documentary is structured into several "stories" that focus on specific characters, design choices, and technical achievements:
is a comprehensive behind-the-scenes documentary that details the production of the first Star Wars standalone film. Directed by Glen Milner, the approximately 80-minute featurette (often broken into individual stories for home media) explores the creative evolution of the film, from its initial pitch to its complex digital effects. Documentary Chapters & Content The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star W...
: The Making of CGI Featurette describes the "long series of failures" required to reach the 99% accuracy needed for believable digital facial performances. The documentary is structured into several "stories" that
: Focuses on the production design, including set construction and the creation of "black stormtroopers" (Death Troopers). : Focuses on the production design, including set
: The film utilized detailed practical puppets by Neal Scanlan's shop that were often 3D scanned and enhanced with CG.
: Covers the dynamic between Donnie Yen and Jiang Wen's characters.
: Examines the development of Bodhi Rook (Riz Ahmed) and the radical Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker).