Lesnie had to balance spectacle and wonder while being focused on what is important. In front of and behind the camera,” DOP Andrew Lesnie ASC, ACS comments.

“Once again I’ve been immersed in Middle-earth, and this time around, it’s a completely different technical experience, showcasing the amazing developments that have taken place in the digital realm in the last 10 years. Cinematography: stereo and 48fps Director Peter Jackon and DOP Andrew Lesnie on the set of An Unexpected Journey. You can also check out our exclusive fxguidetv interview with visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri, and soon our audio fxpodcast with animation supervisor David Clayton. In this article we take a look at just some of they key landscapes, creatures and incredible tricks Weta Digital used to bring Middle-earth to life, plus we explore the new cinematography challenges and the practical effects behind the film. “We’re more able to really cut to the heart of the matter, whether it be the performance or creating a landscape or some piece of architecture or some clouds.” Letteri’s core effects team was made of visual effects supervisors Eric Saindon and Chris White and animation supervisor David Clayton.įxguide spent a week in Wellington talking to the filmmakers and artists behind An Unexpected Journey. “We now have a much better understanding of what the causes and effects are of what we’re seeing on the screen,” says Letteri, reflecting on the growth of the studio since he came to Wellington to work on The Lord of the Rings. Heading up Weta Digital is visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri. wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Hobbit_vfx.mp4Watch a behind scenes look at the VFX in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

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