The Shot Behind the Shot – Elf (2003)

I found a few images of behind the scenes set-ups on the Blu-ray featurettes of Elf. They offer a glimpse into how cinematographer Greg Gardiner used forced perspective to create the illusion that Will Ferrell’s Buddy the Elf towers over his North Pole counterparts.

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Posted on December 10, 2018 0 By mattmulcahey Behind the Scenes Posted in Behind the Scenes Tagged #Behind the Scenes Gallery, elf, forced perspective, greg gardiner, making of, on set, practical effects, Shot Behind the Shot

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