ΜΙΝΙΑΤURES / HOUSE OF THE DRAGON SEASON 1 (2022)

The iconic landmark Runestone Castle as a tabletop miniature, one of several vfx miniatures and elements we created for HBO's multi award-winning Games of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon (2022).

Shot by Visual Effects Supervisor Angus Bickerton against sea and sky and composited with the live-action plate.

House of the Dragon (2022) was a 2023 BAFTA for outstanding Visual Effects in the Best Special Visual & Graphic Effects category.

Vfx miniature model of Runestone Castle for House of the Dragon TV series

Vfx miniature Runestone castle for TV Series House of the Dragon

Vfx supervisor Angus Bickerton shooting vfx miniature Runestone castle for TV Series House of the Dragon

Read more about the techniques behind building the miniature and the composition of the shot in Supervisor Leigh Took's interview in 'Befores and Afters'.

Runestone Castle vfx miniature featured in 'Befores and Afters' magazine

Runestone Castle vfx miniature featured in magazine 'Befores and Afters'