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Step by Step: The Golden Compass

A photoreal polar bear wearing elaborate armor is a signature image in director Chris Weitz's fantasy film for New Line Cinema, The Golden Compass (recently Oscar-nominated for Achievement in Visual Effects). While the bear, named Iorek Brynison, represents a fallen prince and is voiced by Sir Ian McKellan, he still had to look and move like a real animal. This requirement was especially evident in shots where the bear is shown in natural light in a street scene, reacting to the pivotal character Lyra (Dakota Blue Richards). Creating believable polar bears was a prime assignment ...

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