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See how House of the Dragon’s SFX artists created the spectacular Battle of Rook’s Rest

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As a fan who has been captivated by George R.R. Martin’s intricate world since the early days of “Game of Thrones”, I can confidently say that the special effects in “House of the Dragon” are not just exceptional, they’re like a dragon’s fiery breath rekindling my love for this universe. The Battle of Rook’s Rest, in particular, left me awestruck – it was as if I was standing atop the walls of King’s Landing myself!

“I need to remind myself, especially after episode 4, that we’re talking about TV here. That’s some of the best work I’ve ever seen.

Experts at Pixomondo have shared a video revealing the process of creating the Battle of Rook’s Rest scene, taking us on a journey from initial concept to lighting, visual effects, and much more. The insights are enlightening and feature plenty of captivating behind-the-scenes glimpses of the production in action. Check it out below!

The team at Pixomondo appears rightfully proud of their accomplishments, as VFX production coordinator Jillian Sanders admits: “I even got emotional during the climactic scene that we painstakingly crafted over months.” And it’s easy to see why! Even I felt moved by this sequence just from watching it at home. A hearty congratulations to everyone involved in its creation.

Pixomondo has been involved in both seasons of House of the Dragon and multiple seasons of Game of Thrones. It is expected that they will continue their work on House of the Dragon for its third season, which might release around 2026. There’s a possibility they also contributed to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the upcoming Game of Thrones spinoff set to air on HBO and Max next year. However, this spinoff will probably require fewer special effects compared to its predecessors as the dragons are extinct in the timeline of the show, and the narrative takes place on a smaller scale. Nevertheless, it still unfolds within George R.R. Martin’s expansive medieval universe, so skilled teams like Pixomondo will undoubtedly be needed.

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2024-11-22 22:41

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