Tony Dyson

Tony Dyson was a British engineer and designer best known for creating the iconic Miniature Computer Graphics (MCG) and for his work on special effects. Most notably, he built the original spacecraft model for the 1977 film "Star Wars: A New Hope," including the famous Death Star model. Dyson’s craftsmanship helped bring science fiction to life on the big screen through innovative model-making and effects techniques. His contributions are highly regarded in the fields of film production and visual effects, influencing how science fiction visuals are created in cinema.