George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones

[Spooky]

I like it when two things I am obsessed with at the moment come together.

http://www.reddit.com/r/skyrim/comments/mbfec/so_i_named_my_first_skyrim_character_daenerys/

[Spooky]

3D Artist for the Title Sequence Posting at Reddit

Ian Ruhfass, a visual effects artist who worked on the title sequence for season 1 and season 2 of Game of Thrones, is answering questions as "pie_heaven" in a Reddit thread called, "I worked on the opening title sequence for A Game of Thrones. AMA!" A few postings of particular interest:

"There were about 4 different versions that played for the first season. We had all the locations built, so it was just a matter of changing the camera move and then fine tuning the lighting for that specific shot. Season 2 will feature alot of the same locations, but some new ones as well. Many of the shots from the 1st season will be reused."

Ruhfass also shares a funny tidbit about the opening. At 1:27 in the credits, on the left side of the screen, an image appears of a bear standing behind a pig. That portion has been heavily darkened, because with the bear so close to the pig, it looks almost like they're having sex.


http://winteriscoming.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bearpig.jpg

The 3D artist also discusses in detail the technical processes involved in making the title sequence. Another response from Ruhfass that I found exciting, because I had always wondered about the metallic sound in the opening:

"Defualt: At some point in the intro, the camera is enveloped by some blades that flash for a second and make a metallic sound. What's going on there?"

"Ruhfass: This is supposed to be like a camera lens change. Imagine a contraption on the camera that has 3 different different lenses attached to it, and it flips so the next lens is in front of the camera."

Fury: I would guess that Pyke of the Iron Islands, Qarth, Harrenhal and the land beyond the Wall will be some of the new additions that we see in the opening credits this year. The Reddit thread is an enjoyable read, and I'm looking forward to seeing what the title effects team came up with for new season 2 locations.



http://winteriscoming.net/2012/01/3d-artist-for-the-title-sequence-posting-at-reddit/

http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/oxxp2/i_worked_on_the_opening_title_sequence_for_a_game/

http://www.artofthetitle.com/2011/05/12/game-of-thrones/

[AdmiralDigby]

[Spooky]

8bit GoT theme.

http://soundcloud.com/ladalaika/a-game-of-thrones-8bit-cover

[Eric]

The embed of Spooky's linky:

[AdmiralDigby]

8bit GoT theme.

http://soundcloud.com/ladalaika/a-game-of-thrones-8bit-cover

[Spooky]

HBO has just sent out a release to notify us that a new season two trailer for Game of Thrones will debut this Sunday night at 8:59 PM! HBO promises "this trailer will feature new episodic footage and will be the first extended look at the new season." As per usual, the trailer will be available online immediately following its airing and we will have it embedded here for your viewing pleasure.

http://winteriscoming.net/2012/01/the-season-two-trailer-is-coming/

[Spooky]

Behind the Scenes of Game of Thrones

[TinkTanker]

Game Of Thrones Season 2: "Shadow" Tease

[Eric]