The geography in “Game of Thrones” is sprawling and diverse, so it’s not a surprise that HBO needs a little movie magic help in recreating the exact universe George RR Martin created in his book.
A new visual effects reel has been released from Rodeo FX, the company that worked on the show’s fourth season. The reel shows off a before-and-after look at how the show’s elaborate production design come together.
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A lot is green screened and added in post, but perhaps the most surprising revelation to come out of the reel is just how many of the show’s sprawling set pieces are rooted in reality.