Type of work: Matte Painting

This is the very first shot of Casterly Rock, the ancestral seat of House Lannister. I was provided with footage of an Irish cliff and tasked with extending the rocky formation upward, creating suitable elevated terrain where the imposing castle could realistically sit. I completed the composition by digitally painting the sky backdrop, ensuring the entire environment would complement the dramatic and strategic positioning of this iconic fortress. The castle was created in 3D by Marco Wilz.