Come behind the scenes of The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug as we sneak in to the studios of Weta. See the sets before the digital wizardry is added. We will take you inside Smaug's Lair and Laketown. Watch Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis direct the crew. Find out what that gold is really made of.
Special Effects UK by 3D Imaging a Visual Effects Studio. A film company came to us requiring After Effects visual effects work on footage showing an actor in front of a bluescreen that was to be combined in our visual effects software with supplied backgrounds video shot with a moving camera. This was done in a similar way to Weta Studios would have done on their visual effects movies. We prefer to supervise the filming prior to working on effects of digital nature.
Our industrial studios visual effects production and 3D animation online can also be seen here: www.3d-imaging.co.uk/pages/animation.html for a visual effects download. If you want to contact our industrial digital effects vfx company about a vfx production quotation please go to www.3d-imaging.co.uk/pages/contact.php whether it be movie visual effects digital or 3D visual effects.
When asked what is visual effects? Our visual effects studio gave the answer that it the term covers all kinds of Industrial Magic from visual affects ...
A fake 'iceberg' in Wellington's Oriental Bay the other day was made by special effects wizards Weta for a Climate change stunt.
The object, which appears to be made of polystyrene or a similar material, is between the Carter Fountain and the Overseas Passenger Terminal.
A plaque visible on the 'iceberg' reads: "Press anonymous 2009".
A group of self-described anonymous artists claimed responsibility for the 'iceberg' via email. Distributed by Tubemogul.
Too much fun today hanging around with the Halo Warthog, which was on Sydney's Cockatoo Island as part of promotions for Halo 3: ODST. This is the one Weta built for the abandoned Halo movie project. Tonight I take a tour, go for a spin, and see all the tricks they've built into this lovingly created recreation of the classic Halo transport vehicle.
the sidestrip visited the studio and store of weta in wellington
music by sione Mohenoa (CTK)
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A video of bugs shot mostly in Australia with macro.
I've been collecting these little clips of insects for a while now. Suddenly had enough to string together into a short video with a bit of music to keep the pace up.
Mostly glitch with a bit of Hiphop (all done with Acid.)
Featured are a lady bug, a Weta from New Zealand, two beetles (one green and the other iridescent,) and my finger.
From IFCFilms.com: Henry is afraid of sheep, so he is visiting the family farm at the wrong time: as they start lusting for human blood! This horrific comedy features f/x from Weta Workshop, the folks behind Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Go to ifcfilms.com for more info.
Jess Aarons (Josh Hutcherson - Little Manhattan) is an outsider at school and even in his own family. Jess has trained all summer to become the fastest kid in his middle school class but his goal is unexpectedly thwarted by the new girl in school, Leslie Burke (AnnaSophia Robb - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) who competes in the "boys only" race and wins. Despite their awkward introduction, the two outsiders quickly become best friends. Leslie loves to tell stories of fantasy and magic. Jess loves to draw, but until he met Leslie it was something he kept to himself. Leslie opens a new world of imagination for Jess. Together they create the secret kingdom of Terabithia. Brimming with fantastical creatures, palaces and beautiful forests, the world of Terabithia is brought to life by the amazing Academy Award®-winning visual effects wizards at Weta Digital (The Lord of the Rings, King Kong).
This is a preview of “Gangs of Iraq,” which takes a hard look at how the four-year training effort has failed and how these coalition-trained forces have themselves been infiltrated by various sectarian militias.
“Gangs of Iraq” is part of PBS’ America at a Crossroads, and airs on Tuesday, April 17th at 9 PM EST (check local listings). For more details visit http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads