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The Making of Harry Potter 29-05-2012
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Creature Shop
A number of video screens here progressively show what it
was like to work in the creature shop, cleverly leading
you from one screen to the next.
Makeup Effects
Creature Shop artisans transformed many cast members into
magical beings like goblins, werewolves and even the Dark
Lord himself, using applied makeup pieces called
prosthetics.
Design
The Art Department provided the Creature Shop with
initial sketches and drawings of each creature and
character. From there artists transformed the images into
three-dimensional models called maquettes.
Moulding
Once the designs were approved, makeup appliances were
sculpted to fit the performers. Models of actors'
mouthes, heads, arms or entire bodies were cast which
artists used to create and test new prosthetic pieces.
Application
Multiple copies of each prosthetic were made from
silicone or foam. Then, makeup artists carefully glued
each piece to cast members' heads and bodies, a process
that took just a few minutes for Voldemort's eyebrows and
up to three hours for a Gringotts goblin.
Filming
Because of the hot lights in the studio and actor
movement, makeup artsits were standing by on set to touch
up smeared lightning bolt scars, broken goblin ears or
crooked teeth.
People the world-over have been enchanted by the Harry
Potter films for nearly a decade. The wonderful special
effects and amazing creatures have made this iconic
series beloved to both young and old - and now, for the
first time, the doors are going to be opened for everyone
at the studio where it first began. You'll have the
chance to go behind-the-scenes and see many things the
camera never showed. From breathtakingly detailed sets to
stunning costumes, props and animatronics, Warner Bros.
Studio Tour London provides a unique showcase of the
extraordinary British artistry, technology and talent
that went into making the most successful film series of
all time. Secrets will be revealed.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London provides an amazing new
opportunity to explore the magic of the Harry Potter
films - the most successful film series of all time. This
unique walking tour takes you behind-the-scenes and
showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and
props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets,
including facts about the special effects and
animatronics that made these films so hugely popular all
over the world.
Here are just some of the things you can expect to see
and do:
- Step inside and discover the actual Great Hall.
- Explore Dumbledore s office and discover never-before-
seen treasures.
- Step onto the famous cobbles of Diagon Alley, featuring
the shop fronts of Ollivanders wand shop, Flourish and
Blotts, the Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, Gringotts Wizarding
Bank and Eeylops Owl Emporium.
- See iconic props from the films, including Harry s
Nimbus 2000 and Hagrid s motorcycle.
- Learn how creatures were brought to life with green
screen effects, animatronics and life-sized models.
- Rediscover other memorable sets from the film series,
including the Gryffindor common room, the boys dormitory,
Hagrid s hut, Potion s classroom and Professor Umbridge s
office at the Ministry of Magic.
Located just 20 miles from the heart of London at Warner
Bros. Studios Leavesden, the very place where it all
began and where all eight of the Harry Potter films were
brought to life. The Studio Tour is accessible to
everyone and promises to be a truly memorable experience -
whether you re an avid Harry Potter fan, an all-round
movie buff or you just want to try something that s a
little bit different.
The tour is estimated to take approximately three hours
(I was in there for 5 hours!), however, as the tour is
mostly self guided, you are free to explore the
attraction at your own pace. During this time you will be
able to see many of the best-loved sets and exhibits from
the films. Unique and precious items from the films will
also be on display, alongside some exciting hands-on
interactive exhibits that will make you feel like you re
actually there.
The magic also continues in the Gift Shop, which is full
of exciting souvenirs and official merchandise, designed
to create an everlasting memory of your day at Warner
Bros. Studio Tour London.
Hogwarts Castle Model - Get a 360 degree view of the
incredible, hand sculpted 1:24 scale construction that
features within the Studio Tour. The Hogwarts castle
model is the jewel of the Art Department having been
built for the first film, Harry Potter and the
Philosopher s Stone. It took 86 artists and crew members
to construct the first version which was then rebuilt and
altered many times over for the next seven films. The
work was so extensive that if one was to add all the man
hours that have gone into building and reworking the
model, it would come to over 74 years. The model was used
for aerial photography, and was digitally scanned for CGI
scenes.
The model, which sits at nearly 50 feet in diameter, has
over 2,500 fibre optic lights that simulate lanterns and
torches and even gave the illusion of students passing
through hallways in the films. To show off the lighting
to full effect a day-to-night cycle will take place every
four minutes so you can experience its full beauty.
An amazing amount of detail went into the making of the
model: all the doors are hinged, real plants are used for
landscaping and miniature birds are housed in the Owlery.
To make the model appear even more realistic, artists
rebuilt miniature versions of the courtyards from Alnwick
Castle and Durham Cathedral, where scenes from Harry
Potter and the Philosopher s Stone were shot.
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