The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Bilbo Baggins and company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a rising darkness.
Visual Effects
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies delivers epic visual effects that bring the climactic conclusion of the trilogy to life. Directed by Peter Jackson, the film features extensive CGI to create massive battle sequences, including the titular five-army clash, with intricately animated armies of orcs, elves, dwarves, and more. Weta Digital’s VFX team also used advanced motion capture to bring complex characters like the dragon Smaug and Azog the Defiler to the screen, enhancing their realism and emotional depth. The film’s sweeping landscapes, vast armies, and detailed digital creatures showcase the incredible scale of Middle-earth. Overall, the visual effects play a crucial role in making this final chapter a grand, visually stunning experience. M11FX contributed with the Visual Effects Paint Department.
Story
After the Dragon leaves the Lonely Mountain, the people of Lake-town see a threat coming. Orcs, dwarves, elves and people prepare for war. Bilbo sees Thorin going mad and tries to help. Meanwhile, Gandalf is rescued from the Necromancer’s prison and his rescuers realize who the Necromancer is.
Director: Peter Jackson
Visual Effects: M11FX
VFX Paint Supervisor: Quentin Hema
