ONE PRACTICAL EFFECT AT A TIME

Building the world of The Smolderkin means creating as much in-camera as possible.

For the teaser, I built a circular fire pit at the centre of the ceremonial standing stones. Hidden beneath the set, a small tube connects the fire pit to a smoke machine, allowing smoke to slowly rise through the stones and into the scene.

It's a simple practical effect, but once combined with lighting, fire and atmosphere, it adds another tactile layer to the world we're creating.

Sometimes the simplest tricks are the most effective.

The journey continues…