"Math And Movies"

Numberfile tours Pixar to get the lowdown on the mathematics of CGI modeling.

You can also check out the Pixar Research Group to see how people who are smarter than me spend their time.

"Game of Thrones" VFX

These two cool reels show how visual effects artists create the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. 

 

Game of Thrones, Season 4 – VFX making of reel from Mackevision on Vimeo.

 

Game of Thrones, Season 4 – VFX breakdown from Rodeo FX on Vimeo.

Of course without compelling characters and unforgiving political intrigue those carefully crafted scenes would only be eye candy.