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The film’s effects can hope for an Oscar in the “Best Visual Effects” category this year.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3mcwnp_star-wars-the-force-awakens-making-of_shortfilms
In the upcoming issue of DP, you will find an interview with the editors of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. They worked with Avid Media Composer. The J.J. Abrams film is also nominated for an Oscar in this category.
