Compositing and Lighting for House of the Dragon S2 | Wētā FX

Meticulously matching defocus and lensing, the Wētā FX compositors ensured the dragons in House of the Dragon: S2 seamlessly fit into their environments. Layers of simulated wet sand, interplays of cool and warm lighting and CG-enhanced practical sets were only the beginning of episode 9's visual effects.

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Compositing and Lighting for House of the Dragon S2
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