Tolkien, making him eminently suited to telling the. From blockbuster films and tv series, to public and private art sculptures, digital games, and immersive visitor experiences, we love to collaborate with our clients in service to their vision. From new line cinema, peter jackson and warner bros. The ultimate celebration of the first hobbit movie reveals the full creative vision of the art and design teams with more than 1,000 exclusive images and pho.
Written by daniel falconer, this is likely to be an amazing book. Chronicles series, and it has been created in full. The art of war brings together all of the special effects imagery in the weta archives and unprecedented access to sir peter jacksonthe genius behind some of the worlds biggest motionpicture franchises, the lord of the rings and the hobbitwho shares his expertise and encyclopedic knowledge with fans as never before. The ultimate celebration of the second hobbit movie reveals the full creative vision of the art and design teams with more than 1,000 exclusive images and photos, including designs and concepts that never made it to the big screen. Weta workshop is a multiaward winning conceptual design and physical manufacturing facility servicing the worlds entertainment and. Great job to weta workshop, this is definitely a book every hobbit fan. Aug 21, 2017 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the publication of the hobbit, a sumptuous full colour art book containing the complete collection of more than 100 hobbit sketches, drawings, paintings and. The hobbit battle of five armies hero orcs, weta workshop.
Discover detailed case studies of our work in film, themed attractions, gaming and more. Director sir peter jackson requested a round of wild and varied war beasts concepts for the battle of the five armies, including new varieties of troll and wholly original creatures that might move or fight in interesting ways. Daniel falconer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The hobbit hero elves, weta workshop design studio. Specialists in creating rich fictional worlds, our design studio is inspired by projects at any stage of development. About the author weta workshop is a multiaward winning conceptual design and physical manufacturing facility based out. The hobbit trilogy brought the opportunity for weta workshops concept designers to put a new spin on established cultures and characters. An unexpected journey art and design by weta workshop staff.
This spread from gus hunter who presents a couple of variations of body types of old smaugy. Its always nice to hear from weta workshop, but its especially nice when they drop something beautiful in our mailbox. This first desolation of smaug chronicles book examines the films art and design and will be followed in july by the desolation of smaug chronicles. The elves, and the character of legolas, were great examples of this approach.
The reappearance of the ringwraiths in the hobbit offered a fantastic opportunity to revisit these iconic characters. Learn about the design, manufacturing, and media services we offer the worlds creative industries. His film credits also include the hobbit motion picture trilogy, king kong, and the chronicles of narnia. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Wetas chronicles book series explores the creation of peter jacksons the hobbit trilogy. In addition to his work for the screen, daniel serves as art director on weta workshops collectibles and has written a number of books for the workshop, including the hobbit chronicles and middleearth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Working closely with the films production staff, the awardwinning team at weta brings together more than 240 pages of spectacular. Nov 29, 20 its always nice to hear from weta workshop, but its especially nice when they drop something beautiful in our mailbox. This book features the character sketches, production design and concept art of the desolation of smaug. Torn friend daniel falconer is the author as he has been on wetas previous books about the creation of the hobbit films.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the publication of the hobbit, a sumptuous full colour art book containing the complete collection of more than 100 hobbit sketches, drawings, paintings and. The hobbit battle of five armies orc creatures, weta. Daniel falconer has been a designer at weta workshop for more than fifteen years, producing conceptual art as part of the design team on many of the companys high profile projects including the lord of the rings, king kong, the chronicles of. At the same time, the films introduced new characters like.
Chock full of insider stories, details, and insights, the hobbit. Legolas required an updated, more armoured costume that referenced his previous look while adding fresh details. I have bought every single movie book 27 in total published on both lord of the rings and the hobbit, and i dare say the hobbit chronicles series by weta are outstanding both in the quality of the design of these books, and the vast content of concept art, background information to the creation process and lots of personal stories by the artists who contibuted to the making of. Character design dark demon fantasy witch wallpaper gothic art, fantasy world, merlin, twisted dark art gallery brutalsrealm. There are plenty of high quality images that fans of the film will be interested in. Weta public television and classical music for greater. The battle of the five armiesthe third and final installment of one of the worlds biggest motion picture franchises from academy awardwinning filmmaker peter jackson. The book is packed with more than 1,000 images of concept artwork, photographs and development paintings by the artists working behind the scenes to. Working closely with the films production staff, the awardwinning team at weta brings together more than 240 pages of spectacular fourcolor visuals. Weta workshop showcases fantastical concept art for oscar. As the leading pbs station in the nations capital, weta television broadcasts on. The book is packed with more than 1,000 images of concept artwork, photographs and development paintings by the artists working behind the scenes to bring middleearth to life, who each provide detailed. Art and design showcases work by artists from weta workshop, weta digital, and 3foot7. Weta workshop designer daniel falconer goes deep inside the new zealand creativeindustrial complex in his new picture book the hobbit.
The hobbit ringwraiths, weta workshop design studio. Dec 14, 2012 daniel falconer has been a designer at weta workshop for more than fifteen years, producing conceptual art as part of the design team on many of the companys high profile projects including the lord of the rings, king kong, the chronicles of narnia, avatar, and now the hobbit. This is the 3rd book in what will be a 6 book series of weta s chronicles of the hobbit trilogy. The desolation of smaug, the second film in the trilogy adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece the hobbit, by jrr tolkien.
Dec, 20 this is the 3rd book in what will be a 6 book series of weta s chronicles of the hobbit trilogy. Weta workshop design studio the hobbit ringwraiths. This book features the character sketches, production design and. The book showcases art by the films concept art directors alan lee and john howe, alongside work from other artists of the films 3foot7 art department, costume. Tolkiens the hobbit, brought to the big screen in an epic trilogy. The desolation of smaug by falconer, daniel, weta isbn. Compiled by weta workshop senior concept designer daniel falconer, this is the third book in the hobbit. I have bought every single movie book 27 in total published on both lord of the rings and the hobbit, and i dare say the hobbit chronicles series by weta are outstanding both in the quality of the design of these books, and the vast content of concept art, background information to the creation process and lots of personal stories by the artists who contibuted to the making of these. From blockbuster films and tv series, to public and private art sculptures, digital games, and immersive visitor experiences, we love to. Browse everything from robots, monsters, and weapons, to armies and even entire worlds. Art and design by weta workshop staff book at the best online prices at ebay. This 224 page book explores the design process and development of the environments, cultures, creatures and artifacts with over 1,000 images of concept art, photographs and commentary provided by the films cast and.
Unlike the previously depicted black riders these designs explored the ringwraiths origins as kings of men. Daniel falconer has been a designer at weta workshop for more than fifteen years, working on high profile projects such as the lord of the rings, king kong, the chronicles of narnia, avatar and the hobbit. Where creators get paid by fans, with a buy me a coffee page. This is a wonderful companion art book for the movie. Weta have really gone to town with these books something they should have done with the lotr films, though they are fast rectifying that oversight. More than 220 pages long and including a special foldout unique to this book, it is packed. This is the 3rd book in what will be a 6book series of wetas chronicles of the hobbit trilogy. Dec 17, 2014 chock full of insider stories, details, and insights, the hobbit. Weta arts celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing including the surprising partnership between nasa and the national symphony orchestra. Readers will be able to follow the design process as it unfolds with early sketches and final designs.
The book is written by weta workshop senior designer daniel falconer, an avid fan of the books of j. Weta is the leading public broadcasting station in the nations capital, serving virginia, maryland and the district of columbia with educational, cultural, news and public affairs programs and services. Daniel falconer has been a designer at weta workshop for more than fifteen years, producing conceptual art as part of the design team on many of the companys high profile projects including the lord of the rings, king kong, the chronicles of narnia, avatar, and now the hobbit. A stunning look at the creative process behind the hobbit. Weta workshop was thrilled to return to middleearth once again, contributing design, specialty props and specialty costumes to all three films.
Discover the art of weta workshop, feautring a collection of concept art made for the hobbit, the batle of five armies, elysium, mad max. The book is packed with more than 1,000 images of concept artwork, photographs and development paintings by the artists working behind the scenes to bring middleearth to life. An unexpected journey art and design by weta workshop staff and daniel falconer 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Great job to weta workshop, this is definitely a book every hobbit fan should. Artstation the hobbit battle of five armies hero orcs, weta workshop design studio mai multe informa. The book offers an unprecedented insight into the conceptual processes behind the making of an epic film. You can get from harper design if youre in usa, and harper collins if. The battle of the five armiesthe third and final installment of one of the worlds biggest motion picture franchises from academy awardwinning filmmaker peter jackson working closely with the films production staff, the awardwinning team at weta brings together more than 240 pages of spectacular fourcolor visuals, including. The latest installment in weta workshops hardcover series focusing on the art and design of the hobbit.
357 804 851 364 1219 196 858 1347 188 944 330 594 1161 394 61 534 710 465 379 1417 1232 883 1379 491 1519 1280 1063 1157 875 1045 1009 365 65 510 1135 410 825 722 1297 810 141 941 33 1484 575