King Kong
Photo
behind-the-scenes production still from the original 1933 film King Kong
, showcasing the innovative use of stop-motion animation and miniature sets.
Key Details
Technique: The photograph captures the 18-inch (46 cm) stop-motion puppet of Kong designed by Willis O'Brien and built by Marcel Delgado, positioned within a detailed miniature set of the rock face on Skull Island. The small scale of the model and set allowed animators to meticulously move the puppet frame by frame to create the illusion of movement on screen.
Special Effects: This groundbreaking use of stop-motion, combined with other techniques like matte paintings and rear projection, was revolutionary for its time and set the standard for cinematic special effects for decades.
Scene Context: This specific shot appears to be from a scene where Kong is climbing the mountain or the giant wall on Skull Island, a sequence that mirrors his later ascent of the Empire State Building in the film's finale.
behind-the-scenes production still from the original 1933 film King Kong
, showcasing the innovative use of stop-motion animation and miniature sets.
Key Details
Technique: The photograph captures the 18-inch (46 cm) stop-motion puppet of Kong designed by Willis O'Brien and built by Marcel Delgado, positioned within a detailed miniature set of the rock face on Skull Island. The small scale of the model and set allowed animators to meticulously move the puppet frame by frame to create the illusion of movement on screen.
Special Effects: This groundbreaking use of stop-motion, combined with other techniques like matte paintings and rear projection, was revolutionary for its time and set the standard for cinematic special effects for decades.
Scene Context: This specific shot appears to be from a scene where Kong is climbing the mountain or the giant wall on Skull Island, a sequence that mirrors his later ascent of the Empire State Building in the film's finale.
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