This is beyond cool. Our mates over the ditch, Weta Workshop in New Zealand’s “Wellywood” – Wellington – making incredible miniatures.
[referenced url=”https://gizmodo.com.au/2017/07/wetas-high-tech-practical-effects-were-the-best-part-of-ghost-in-the-shell/” thumb=”https://www.kotaku.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/07/GTS-04056-R.jpg” title=”Weta’s High Tech Practical Effects Were The Best Part Of Ghost In The Shell” excerpt=”This year’s Ghost In The Shell adaptation was a visually stunning movie — helped in no small part by the gorgeous practical effects, props and costumes built by New Zealand’s Weta Workshop. In fact, far more of the film’s beautiful visuals were built physically than most people would expect. We went to Weta to find out what went into building the world of Ghost In The Shell– and what it’s like when your painstakingly crafted work is hidden behind layers of digital effects.”]
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