SHADOW OF WAR: BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE LIVE-ACTION INTERACTIVE FILM
Thursday, October 26th, 2017, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Directed by Neil Huxley, the epic Shadow of War live-action, interactive, cinematic game trailer looks equally as incredible as Peter Jackson’s iconic movies – all shot over the course of seven very cold (but very fun) days. On October 26th, Neil Huxley will be joined by Victoria Osborn, Head of CG at Moving Picture Company, for a behind-the-scenes look at how the commercial was mastered. The presenters will talk about the making of the project and share insights into how the film came together for the Tolkien adaptation. There will be heaps of information shared, from assembling a world-class crew to shooting in the middle of a Ukrainian winter, why and how practical effects and prosthetics were used, as well as a look at the incredible work that went into the digital creatures and post-production.
To see the full, interactive film – with a choice of six different endings – and get a taste of the nemesis system, visit shadowofwar.com.
This exciting event offers a chance for those interested in and pursuing careers in CG, post-production, or have goals of becoming a director, the chance to hear direct from top industry talents. Be sure to RSVP and join us at Gnomon School of VFX for an insightful and inspiring evening at the green-screen stage! The event will also be streamed live on Gnomon’s Livestream channel for those unable to make it to Hollywood.
Schedule:
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Shadow of War: Behind the Scenes of the Live-Action Trailer with Neil Huxley and Victoria Osborn
9:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Audience Questions
Gnomon School of VFX's programs and individual courses are designed to develop well-rounded artists that are skilled in the diverse disciplines within 3D production. For those outside of the US, online courses are also available.
Guest Speakers
Director, Ruffian
Neil Huxley’s experience in post and VFX led him to art-direct Zach Snyder's Watchmentitle sequence before working alongside James Cameron for 18 months on the blockbuster, Avatar. He went on to direct effects-driven projects such as the launch trailer for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Mad Max, Rise of the Tomb Raider, the live-action/CG launch for Assassin’s Creed Unity, as well as several live-action fight promo films for Ultimate Fighting Championship. Neil recently directed the epic, live-action interactive film for Middle Earth: Shadow of War, the video game from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Monolith Studios.
Head of CG, MPC
Victoria Osborn worked as a VFX Supervisor with Moving Picture Company in London before setting up the MPC New York office as the Head of CG. She works closely with some of the industry’s top directors and agencies through the entire creation process, from concept to final delivery. These include campaigns for Sony, Mercedes, Google, and Adidas, as well as live-action game commercials for the likes of Killzone: Shadow Fall, Infamous Second Son and most recently the incredible Shadow of War with Neil Huxley at Ruffian.
