A Look At The Amazing Models Built By WETA Workshop For Blade Runner 2049

Blade Runner 2049 may not have lived up to the hype at the box office, but it definitely delivered the goods in the visual department thanks in part to the amazing models made by the artists at the Weta Workshop.

These incredible buildings could have been created using 3D software or matte paintings, but director Denis Villenueve insisted on using practical effects as much as possible to pay homage to the original film, in which many amazing models were used.

Behind-the-scenes of our miniatures work on @bladerunnermovie. Zac stands in the middle of our LA cityscape, carefully piecing together one of the towering mega-skyscrapers that dominate Denis Villeneuve’s vision of the future. #photooftheday #bladerunner2049 #BladeRunner #miniatures #movies #wetaworkshop #amazing #handmade

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Weta Workshop created this stunning behind-the-scenes video showcasing the amazing models and miniatures they created for Blade Runner 2049, breaking down how many of the amazing shots in the movie were made using practical effects.

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