The Brief
RSP were brought on early
in the process to develop the look of the Goblet of Fire
& age line, with a brief for it to be “Magical,
but not science fiction”.
With a few paragraphs from the novel, and some conceptual
sketches from production, RSP concentrated on developing
their digital flame toolset and a custom compositing setup
to archieve the look and character of the flame, initially
described in the novel as a ‘magical blue dancing
flame’.
As the project progressed, additional effects sequences
were awarded that allowed RSP to extend the use of digital flames in a flaming firebird, which was taken from concept to implementation in the final months of the proejct.
The finished product was one that blended seamlessly in to
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The
Creative Process
The collaboration with
the production team in the UK and RSP was achieved via interactive
reviews using cineSync, which utilised conceptual breakdowns,
Research & Development tests, and multiple Composite
iterations.
These submissions ensured that Jim Mitchell & Mike Newell
achieved the look they were aiming for, and also ensured
that the effects fit in to the film overall.
Shots that were approved to go to film in these reviews
were sent to film via sohonet, overnight to the UK from
Australia.
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Credits / View the Crew |
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Director:
Mike Newell
VFX Supervisor:
Jim Mitchell
VFX Producer:
Emma Norton
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the Crew
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