From the Arctic to the Screen: Crafting Environments and Visual Effects for The Last Airbender
SessionFrom the Arctic to the Screen: Crafting Environments and Visual Effects for The Last Airbender
DescriptionIn this talk Important Looking Pirates co-founder, and Visual Effects Supervisor Niklas Jacobson will take you behind the scenes of the stunning environment work for The Last Airbender, where virtual production met real-world data capture. Starting with a solid foundation of virtual production assets, our challenge was to push visual fidelity to new heights. The solution? A daring expedition to the Arctic wilderness of Svalbard to capture the raw beauty of nature using photogrammetry, drone photography, and 360-degree panoramas. This talk will explore the tools and techniques used to scout, capture, and integrate these epic environments into fully digital worlds. We'll also dive into the artistic and technical processes behind the creation of key sequences, including the village build, digi-doubles, and dynamic effects like water and fire. Finally, we'll discuss how this approach has reshaped the way we think about visual effects, blending real-world capture with digital artistry to create environments that feel alive and authentic.
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Featured Session
Production Session
TimeThursday, 5 December 202411:45am - 12:45pm JST
LocationHall B7 (2), B Block, Level 7
