"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.