The sharing of these VFX breakdown videos are becoming increasingly common, not least because of the heavy reliance of CG in modern TV but also, as these are showreels, it displays the intricacy of the work put into the most unimpressively normal shots which usually pass us by.
A new video from Germany’s Mackevision shows off the creation of many iconic scenes from the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones including the imposing Titan of Braavos. Also included is the terrifically impressive elevation of King’s Landing from the vantage point of the scene of the epic fight between The Mountain and the Viper.
While the artistry is clearly evident is the more obvious effects shots it is the tiny details, the invented wisps of fog between a thousand strong army in the distance, the painting in of a new sky or the verdant foliage on a castle which isn’t there that seem astonishing.
Here’s the Mackevision video, and a couple of others from previous seasons to enjoy.
Game of Thrones, Season 4 – VFX making of reel from Mackevision on Vimeo.
SpinVFX for Season Three.
CGI VFX Breakdowns HD- Game of Thrones Season 3 by SpinVFX [H.264 1080p] from Fabian Wurster on Vimeo.
Season Two Inside the Visual Effects Featurette.
Season Three – Creating the World Featurette.
Then all the way back to Season One for this BlueBolt breakdown.
