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H.G. Wells' The War Of The Worlds Wraps Miniature Photography
18/12/2004 . Source: Jessica Martin 
Pendragon Pictures is wrapping up miniature photography this week on H.G. Wells' The War Of The Worlds, with the conclusion of filming of the fighting machines, which are being realized in both miniature and CGI. "It's an exciting time," said director Timothy Hines, "as we are bringing to life, one of the most fantasized about creations of Wells' imagination."
The nine-foot tall fighting machine miniatures were lovingly created by a team lead by miniature effects artist Michael Fransen. In the final film, the fighting machines will appear as tentacled, ten-story high, three-legged walking machines that shoot poison gas and wield a heat-ray weapon. These are the principal invading weapons of the conquering Martians as they battle turn-of-the-century human artillery.
Utilising a combination of servo-driven mechanics and a team of puppeteers, the fighting machines' filming brings the last phase of photography of H.G. Wells' The War Of The Worlds to a close. The production now moves into the final stages of editing, compositing and scoring.
A first theatrical trailer will be ready in late December. Check out the second H.G. Wells' The War Of The Worlds teaser trailer at http://www.pendragonpictures.com/WOTWTeaser.html
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