The studio has revisited the 2012 movie to show how Andy Serkis was transformed into Smeagol.
Wētā FX, an award-winning digital visual effects and animation company known worldwide for producing high-quality VFX for some of the highest-grossing films, has recently shared a concise breakdown revisiting Peter Jackson's 2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and offering a behind-the-scenes look at the movie's depiction of Gollum.
In their breakdown, the studio explained how the technological advancements over the ten years between The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit played a pivotal role in transforming Andy Serkis into an even more realistic version of Smeagol, shared some insights into how the corrupted hobbit's eyes were made for the movie, and discussed the creature's tissue simulation rig and body spasms, which showed the change in personalities.
Additionally, the video provided a closer look at the filming of the iconic riddle sequence, unraveling the intricacies of one of the movie's most memorable scenes. You can check out the full breakdown attached above or by visiting Wētā FX's YouTube channel.
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