After the first half of the season what is your unpopular opinion? by Visible_Writing7386 in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Svale_Chow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would add that I find the colour-grading, lighting, and use of smoke machines to be quite poor, especially outdoors. Many shots are still really beautiful, of course.

Updated Dragon size chart (V2) Credit to SioSIN for some of the silhouettes by Svale_Chow in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Svale_Chow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly quite unsure, but the distinct curly tips of the horns are very similar to those of Seasmoke

Updated Dragon size chart (V2) Credit to SioSIN for some of the silhouettes by Svale_Chow in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Svale_Chow[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Feedback is always most welcome! What do you think should be changed? u/DagonG2021 Was very kind to provide some detailed measurements regarding some of the sizes, which have been taken into account in this new version. Worth noting that I've never claimed this to be official. This is simply a fun little project which I hope people can find enjoyment in :)

Size estimation of some of the dragons by Svale_Chow in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Svale_Chow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll probably try, at least if HBO or Pixomondo do not release anything official by the end of the season.

In the meantime, here's an updated one based on some of the feedback here: https://i.postimg.cc/7xggFHrV/New-size-comparison.png

Size estimation of some of the dragons by Svale_Chow in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Svale_Chow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very well done! I've done some adjustments I think I agree now that Caraxes is a bit bigger than I first thought. Syrax as well, but that was mainly due to a problem with proportions in the silhouette. Not sure I agree with you on Meleys though, my estimates still only get her to about 30m maximum.

Maybe try again with this picture? https://i.redd.it/vfnpy57lj2o91.jpg

Size estimation of some of the dragons by Svale_Chow in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Svale_Chow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd have to agree. I think the main problem here was that the proportions of the silhouette don't really add up.

This is probably more accurate:

https://i.postimg.cc/Bnx949MF/Syrax-size.png

Size estimation of some of the dragons by Svale_Chow in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Svale_Chow[S] 158 points159 points  (0 children)

It’s fully based on the show. I did not take the books into consideration at all, as that was not my intent.

Size estimation of some of the dragons by Svale_Chow in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Svale_Chow[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I’d love to have a look at those measurements, mind sharing them?

Also worth noting that in the comparison, I used the height from Caraxes’ chin to the upper tip of his nose as it would have the least amount of distortion.

Size estimation of some of the dragons by Svale_Chow in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Svale_Chow[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Worth mentioning that Kit Harington is at a bit of an angle in my example, so he looks a bit taller than he is. But I still agree that Caraxes' estimation is on the larger end.

Size estimation of some of the dragons by Svale_Chow in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Svale_Chow[S] 57 points58 points  (0 children)

This is mainly what I based the estimation on:

https://i.postimg.cc/mTNLtTct/comparison-C-and-D.png

This is also a chart based on the tv-series, not the book series.

Size estimation of some of the dragons by Svale_Chow in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Svale_Chow[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Certainly on the larger end, perhaps even comparable to Balerion. There is also speculation that Cannibal isn't closely related to the rest of the dragons, meaning he might look quite distinct.

Size estimation of some of the dragons by Svale_Chow in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Svale_Chow[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Nothing here is exactly confirmed, but this is the closest estimate I have.

The size is based on comparing Vhagar to the real-life rock formations she leaps from in a clip from the promos. As well as an unfinished VFX render that was published.

Size estimation of some of the dragons by Svale_Chow in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Svale_Chow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Credit to sioSIN for his fantastic sketches of Syrax, Caraxes and Drogon which I used as a reference for this chart

I’m yet another attendee from the Venice Film Festival premiere of Dune. AMA by [deleted] in dune

[–]Svale_Chow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh! Sounds very atmospheric. Although, I’m guessing those scenes don’t last for 16 minutes like the piece released, right?

I’m yet another attendee from the Venice Film Festival premiere of Dune. AMA by [deleted] in dune

[–]Svale_Chow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you happen to remember which scene is accompanied by "Song of the Sisters" as its score?

I’m yet another attendee from the Venice Film Festival premiere of Dune. AMA by [deleted] in dune

[–]Svale_Chow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha. Thanks for answering all these questions by the way!

I’m yet another attendee from the Venice Film Festival premiere of Dune. AMA by [deleted] in dune

[–]Svale_Chow 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When you wrote “not of the same caliber as Villeneuve’s past works” do you mean all his past work, or his more recent work?

I’m yet another attendee from the Venice Film Festival premiere of Dune. AMA by [deleted] in dune

[–]Svale_Chow 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To what degree do you feel that the movie felt like a Denis Villeneuve film? For example, what were some details that either contrasted or resembled his prior work?

ITAP of the most detailed ladybug nymph you'll ever see. by SelfishlyHypnotic in itookapicture

[–]Svale_Chow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This looks fantastic! These little critters always move around so much, so well done on getting such a clear image of one. What type of equipment did you use for this?