'Game of Thrones' Prosthetics Designer, Barrie Gower, reflects on bringing Westeros to life for the final season. If you read No Film School, then you know Game of Thrones is my favorite show. I love the drama and intrigue, I love the battles and bloodlines, and I love how REAL everything looks. A lot of that is thanks to the practical effects mixed with CGI and the makeup done by Barrie Gower and his team. Game of Prosthetics In a recent behind-the-scenes video, Gower talks extensively about what goes into making the faces on Game Of Thrones work. “I don’t think people are quite aware of how extensive [the prosthetics process] is...It’s such a complex department, and the build that goes into these things is quite time-consuming.” We all know Game of Thrones shoots on location in Ireland and across all parts of Europe, but the effort put into making things look like real life is almost immeasurable. They spend hours on each make-up piece to make sure the Night King's stares make you crap your pants at home. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 12 March, 2019