20 Things You Somehow Missed In Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

20. An Anything But Waterfall

Despite many being quick to take aim at George Lucas for his over-reliance on CGI and digital tinkering throughout the Prequel trilogy in general, there were actually more brilliant practical elements than you'd likely have ever expected here.

Look no further than the inspired foundation of Naboo's Theed waterfalls in Episode I, with the awesome ILM digital effects artist Dean Yurke using falling salt as the basis for what appeared to be streams of tumbling water.

Now, there were a few more additional elements pumped into the mix in order to nail the desired finished article, including a matte painting background, the incorporating of miniatures, some added CGI particles, and even some digital birds! But the record will always show that Naboo's mesmerising waterfalls all started out as little more than bags of salt pouring down some black velvet curtains draped over scaffolding.