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The VFX behind the making of the feature film THOR
THOR: Eric Fernandes–CG Supervisor, Digital Domain. Posted by Vincent Frei
“What were your references for Jotunheim?
As with any film we looked at a ton of reference, from Mayan/Inca pyramid designs to Gothic architecture reminiscent of bombed out churches and other structures in World War II. We looked at anything that evoked primitive yet powerful societies, as well as reference of cities that have decayed over time. Additionally we had some very talented concept artists on the film, and our matte painters David Woodland and Mat Gilson did a lot of concept art to establish the look of the world along with Claas Henke. It was a very collaborative process with director Kenneth Branagh and all of the folks at Marvel, which was a lot of fun for us. They gave us a lot of leeway to pitch ideas and concepts to them and really treated us as a partner in helping to design the world and figure out what worked and what didn’t work in the context of the story.”
Cinefex 89 Lord Of The Rings-The Fellowship of the Ring
Publisher-Don Shay, Article Jody Duncan
“The final vision was a complex 3D composite awarded to Animal Logic, which assembled the photographic elements of a large mill-turned factory miniature-designed by John Howe-and matte painted backgrounds.
David Woodland designed the look of the water filled vision bowl viewing plane- ‘ the most complicated thing about it was trying to make it look watery and still get us into the Hobbiton scene’, noted Chris Godfrey.”
http://www.cinefex.com/backissues/issue89.htm
Interview on ‘The Making of Moulin Rouge’, Moulin Rouge by director Baz Luhrman (DVD)
Animal Logic Film
THOR (2011) : Alternate Weapon & Armor Designs For The Frost Giants Of Jotunheim
Article ComicBookMovie.com. By nailbiter111 -12/12/2013
“Matte painter and concept artist, David Woodland (Woody), helped design the look of the Frost Giants of Jotunheim for Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film, Thor. The designs focus on the creatures body markings, weapons, and armor. Also, some concepts for the Bifrost."
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