All this said, when you learn that Cameron not only co-wrote, directed, produced, and edited Avatar: Fire and AshesBut he also operated the camera occasionally, which is not surprising. But it’s still incredibly fun to watch.
Below, io9 has an exclusive clip from the upcoming home release of the third Avatar, Fire and AshesWhich is coming to digital on March 31, before being released on all physical media formats on May 19. In this, you’ll see Cameron taking control of his set in a way that most directors would never dare. But most directors aren’t James Cameron.
That clip is one of many, many clips that will be available when fire and ashes I will come home from next week. Here’s a full list of special features.
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Igniting the Flame: The Creation of Avatar: Fire and Ashes – A series of feature films that trace the filmmakers’ production journey Avatar: Fire and Ashes With exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and insight into the process from the creative talents who shaped the film:
- Writing a sequel: In 2013, James Cameron assembled a team of top screenwriters to create a vision for Avatar Sequel. Together they created an ambitious saga that weaves new stories, clans, biomes, creatures and, most importantly, a family for Jake and Neytiri.
- Pandoran Design: Production Designer Dylan Cole and his team tackle their biggest design challenge yet: creating a vivid world and culture for the new clans, the Wind Traders and the Ash People, and the creatures who share their world.
- RDA Design: Production designer Ben Proctor and his team of concept artists and art directors demonstrate the sets of Bridgehead and RDA. From concept art to over 70 sets, Proctor’s designs set the stage for many of the film’s action sequences.
- Women of Pandora: Get an in-depth look at James Cameron’s most fierce Na’vi warriors with the powerhouse actors who played these epic roles.
- Warang and Mangkwan: like every aspect of Avatar The Warang and Mangkwan films are a mix of talent from character and scenic design to costumes and body art, but the most distinctive is Oona Chaplin’s performance. Learn how he approached his role.
- Capturing Performance: Cameron and his artists take “freedom to imagine” AvatarCapture phase of. The characters come alive naturally as the actors rely on their relationships with each other rather than the physical attraction of lighting, costumes and sets.
- Stunt: Second Unit director Garrett Warren takes us inside the action fire and ashes. If you watch it in the movie, their stunt team did it for real: climbing, falling, fighting, shooting, swimming and even dog fighting on ecrans.
- Editing and Virtual Camera: But Avatar Films are the quiet heroes of editorial production. Discover the editors’ complex process of transforming filmed “scenes” from the capture stage through performance editing, camera load, shots, templates and, finally, a finished film.
- Wet FX: Wētā FX does a great job of rendering each shot in photoreal detail. fire and ashes With huge sets, virtual characters, dynamic creatures and vivid effects, it is bigger and more complex than any previous film.
- ILM: ILM Features a pair of key scenes: Jake’s captivity in the shoemaker’s cage, and his thrilling escape on the gritty tarmac of the bridgehead.
- score: Composer Simon Franglen takes us behind the scenes of his exciting music fire and ashesCapturing the majestic beauty of the Wind Traders and the volatile world of Mangkwan. Also listen to Miley Cyrus’ hit single, “Dream as One”.
- The Art and Effects of 3D: James Cameron takes us inside 3D, a key component of Avatar Movies. The audience realizes the vast scope of Pandora, not only through the width of the movie screen, but also in the endless depth enabled by stereoscopic filming.
- Home in New Zealand: Although fire and ashesLive action filming was centralized in a cozy corner of Wellington, with vendors from all parts of New Zealand working together to build sets, costumes, props and even seaplanes.
Jon Landau Tribute: If James Cameron is the guiding vision for this Avatar sequel, producer Jon Landau was his nurturing heart. In this heartfelt tribute, the filmmaker celebrates his dear friend and colleague with memories from the cast and crew.
RDA Orientation: Do you have what it takes to survive on the wild frontier of Pandora? In these tutorial videos, RDA provides essential training in the Na’vi language and an intelligence briefing on Pandora’s clans and the biomes they inhabit.
- Na’vi 101: RDA’s Official Language Orientation: Before setting foot on Pandora, RDA requires personnel to complete Na’vi language training. This video covers the basics of Na’vi—greetings, key phrases, proper pronunciation, and cultural customs. Trust us: say the right thing or pay the price.
- Pandora Intelligence Brief: Prepare for deployment with this essential RDA orientation video, designed to give new recruits a tactical edge when navigating the uncharted territories of Pandora. This is not just a new world. This is a new frontier.
Marketing Materials & Music Videos – Marketing materials were used to create audience awareness of the film.
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“Dream as One” Music Video: Multi-Grammy winning superstar Miley Cyrus performs her emotional end-title song, “Dream as One”, in the official music video.
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Theatrical Trailer 1: New clans, new villains. The Sully family struggles to survive.
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Theatrical Trailer 2: The Pandoran world is deeper than you can imagine.
Avatar: Fire and Ashes It will be released digitally the following week on March 31, before being released on 4K UHD, standard and 3D Blu-ray and DVD on May 19.
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