A new behind-the-scenes video from The Wheel of Time season 3 explains how the One Power VFX were created for key action scenes in the fantasy show. The Wheel of Time season 3 contained a number of high-octane fight sequences across its eight episodes, which included many characters channeling the One Power to do battle. Some of these battles included season 3, episode 1’s fight in the White Tower between Liandrin (Kate Fleetwood) and Siuan (Sophie Okonedo), as well as Rand’s (Josha Stradowski) fight with Sammael (Cameron Jack) in season 3, episode 6.
Now, ScreenRant presents a video from Framestore detailing the VFX used to make The Wheel of Time season 3’s One Power come to life. The video shows off various scenes from across the season where characters use the One Power. It also highlights how channeling was digitally crafted in various scenes, such as Moiraine (Rosamund Pike) using Sakarnen for the first time, her fight with Lanfear (Natasha O’Keefe) in the season finale, and Rand controlling his power. Check out the full video below:
In addition, Framestore provided detailed images of multiple characters using the One Power. This includes Siuan, Liandrin, Moiraine, Lanfear, Rand, and Nynaeve (Zoë Robbins) in various scenarios, showing off the level of detail employed to make their channeling come to life. Take a look at the detailed images below:
What Framestore’s VFX Say About The Wheel Of Time Season 3
Channeling Has Gotten More Impressive As The Series Has Continued
When the fantasy series first began, The Wheel of Time characters who could channel did so with slow deliberation, using the One Power carefully, even in battle. As the series has progressed, though, channeling has become much quicker and more detailed, including different looks for characters’ powers depending on who is pulling from the True Source. With Framestore offering a detailed look at what went into creating these scenes, it makes the visual details stand out even more.
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The VFX showcase reveals the level of detail that goes into making the fantasy show’s signature magical power, with every frame having multi-layered animation to bring it to life. It emphasizes the effort it takes for those behind-the-scenes to meticulously mold the One Power into the series, bringing with it the visual flair needed to make it stand out. Although The Wheel of Time season 4 has yet to be confirmed as of writing, it offers a glimpse into what could continue to be the show’s visual style if it does get renewed.
Our Take On Framestore’s Wheel Of Time VFX Breakdown
The One Power’s Presentation Bolsters The Whole Series
The level of detail afforded to the One Power and channeling makes Framestore’s video an impressive look into how The Wheel of Time‘s VFX are made. It emphasizes just how detailed these scenes are, everything from battle sequences to scenes of characters using the power for other purposes. Thanks to this behind-the-scenes video, it becomes apparent just how detailed the different variations of channeling are, and how they reflect the show’s dedication to showcasing them in effective and action-packed ways.
All episodes of The Wheel of Time are now streaming on Prime Video.
The Wheel of Time
6/10
- Release Date
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November 18, 2021
- Network
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Prime Video
- Showrunner
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Rafe Judkins
- Directors
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Sanaa Hamri, Ciaran Donnelly, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Thomas Napper, Maja Vrvilo, Wayne Che Yip
- Writers
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Amanda Kate Shuman, Dave Hill, Rohit Kumar, Justine Juel Gillmer, Celine Song, Rammy Park, The Clarksons Twins, Katherine B. McKenna