1-4-00 Production Process
This page will index resources in print and digital forms for a range of behind-the-scenes production work. For instance:
What key books, Fan Club magazines, DVD special features, and other easily accessible collector sources could you check out if you were interested in how all the chain maille for the trilogy was made?
What special features on the Theatrical and Special Extended Edition DVDs for each film relate to special effects production work? What print resources cover similar materials?
Where can I find interviews with Ngila Dickson, plus print information about details on the process of costume design and production? Which Topps Trading Cards and other sources show design sketches as well as finished costumes?
As with other index pages (those numbered “1-” and “2-” and appearing near the top of the link list), I will add to this as I add new materials. If I post major updates here, I’ll put a note about it in the What’s New and What’s Next? section.
Sections will likely include the following. Eventually these will be transferred to their own page, such as 1-4-01 Book-to-Script Adaptations, when I’ve gotten a good start in compiling sources and this page gets too unwieldy.
1. Book-to-Script Adaptations
2. Preliminary Film Planning
- Concept Art
- Storyboards
- Pre-Vizualization Animatics
3. Creating Realistic Characters and Cultures
- Casting
- Character and Costume Design
- Set Design, Construction, and Greenswork
- Production of Weapons, Accessories, and Props
4. Techniques Used for Simultaneous Filming and Production of Three Movies
- On location/location scouting
- In studio/stages
- Scheduling and Continuity
- Editing
5. Special Effects – Digital, Mechanical, and Practical
- Miniatures / “Big-atures”
- Stuntwork
- Digital Grading
6. Musicscapes and Soundscapes
- Music Scoring
- Music Soundtrack Production
- Sound Effects
7. Documenting the Filming Process
- Still Photography
- Video Diaries and Documentaries
- Interviews, Magazine Articles, Biographies
8. Marketing and Product Licensing
- Marketing Screeners
- Partnering/Licensing Press Packages
- “Style Guide” (to maintain design consistency in products and packaging)
9. Promotional Events
- Press Events/Junkets
- Premieres and Gala Events
- Exhibitions
- Fan Conventions
10. Theatrical Release
- Trailers and Other Key Advertising
- Critics and Their Reviews
- Awards Promotions
11. Follow-Up Promotions and Projects
- Additional DVD and soundtrack Version Releases
- Tourism and Travel
12. Assessing the Impact
- Fan Responses
- Charity Partnerships
- Social Transformation Messages and Movements Sparked by the Movies
