Wow!! I think it's amazing the amount of work you guys put into making of the troll as real as possible. As of today,it doesn't get better than that. Fantastic job guys,your hard-work really contributed to the movie! :)
I’m watching the movie again and wow how nostalgic it is to see a movie after 2010 having a full body suit and make over. I really miss all the animatronics and monster makeups that got replaced by CGI. I always find myself preferring to watch older movies nowadays
I love this character so much. He's a beautiful creation! Kudos to all involved!! What I love most about Edward is the interaction he allowed that you can never get with CGI. :) Thank you for sharing the making of, too!
One of the reasons I love this movie is because they knew where to use CGI and where animatronics (was it the right term?) and make-up. I thought those effects were almost dead by the 2010s so it's nice to see some studios still using them rather than having fake cartoons.
I think that people who do special effects like this are awesome. We've come a long way from the days of Ray Harryhausen's stop shoot method but the animatronics of today allow so much creativity. Well done on a tremendous job.
wow O: I've watched this movie sooooo many times, and I always cheer for Edward, especially when he saves Gretel from the Sheriff...yet I never once stopped to think about how amazing and difficult his creation was! So cool
Wow! I just thought this was cutting edge CGI, I should have known better. This is absolutely brilliant, thank you for putting in the work to make such a real character!
Hats off to you guys then, means so much these days. I remember seeing I am Legend and really liking it.......right up to seeing the silly cgi people, it killed the film in a split second, just wanted it to finish lol Well done again, fight the good fight of real over cgi.
Just wanna say thanks for uploading this - the troll totaly made the movie for me and im so glad he wasnt CGI that isnt to say u cant do CGI right in some movies - but it isnt for every movie the movie still had some cgi but doing the troll in an actual real outfit made him so much more intresting - ANNND fit the feel of the film the troll smashing heads felt so satisfying lol
CG is an excellent tool that when used correctly. By that I mean that if it draws you further into the story instead of pulling you out of it, it is a perfectly viable story enhancer.
The most realistic head I ever saw. When I saw this movie I thought that it whas a ordinairy guy with yust some 3D makeup on his face here and there. This worked that well because the eyes are looking really real and the eyelids looked authentic too
Gorgeous work! When it comes to creatures nothing looks more realistic then a animatronics, or prosthetics! I'm glad that more and more young directors feel that CGI is just a tool to fill the gaps, but when interacting nothing beats the real thing!
When I saw the Troll in the movie first time, I instantly distinguished it was animatronic. Because it looked too 'real' to be CGI. This is the closest you'll get to reality. CGI still needs more advancements to get to Anmt level.
Wow, one of the guys on my crew sent me this vid. That has to be the most gorgeous costume ever made. Beautifully done, absolutely incredible. CGI to me has always looked un-natural to me. I don't get a chance to watch many movies but Im going to make a point to watch this one, I have to see this costume in action!
I have to admit that at first i thought it would be a bad movie. Yesterday i watched it with my brother, at first i had the same thought, but then we got stunned by the scenes, we didnt expected that amazing scenes, we laughed a lot, now i have to admit it is one of the movies that i have enjoyed the most this year, and here im now making a comment in the making of Edward, this gentile giant sure gave the movie a great plus, congratulation, and thank you!! for made him an Anmt and not digital.
2:20 - 2:25 That right there shows how practical effects will never be beaten by cgi effects. My brain for a second there actually believed that a real life troll had been filmed, that's how good these effects are.
Nice to see this talent! A hundred times better than some CGI that actors can't react to properly. More than 99% of movies with CGI including Avatar,the actors can't get the line of sight correct.They're always looking off to one side. This movie was awesome! Great character too!
Yes, That was definitely the astonishing Derek Mears performing as Edward. He is a brilliant actor and a wonderful human being, aside from being an amazing troll named Edward.It was our great privilege to work with him.
When I saw this movie, I thought the face was CGI. That's incredible. It's a shame that CGI is the default nowadays when such awesome practical effects are possible.
I think this is Better than CGI... CGI always gives something that makes you think it's fake. I notice something though, if something like this were filmed in the 80's it would look very fake, but nowadays the filming techniques and post production editing and color correcting is so advance that it looks better than CGI, because it is actually real! Great Job!
We need to find a balance between CGI and practical effects. The audience sense and prefer practical effects. The 7th art is always evolving, in motion! I think we pass throw a dark age, and CGI in excess killed the wow effect. What we see in this video goes beyond art! Please!! Give an Oscar to everyone who made this!!! :D
Hi, I saw this movie 2 months back and was wondering how edward was made because it looked so real, but I am amazed it was animated.The robot it was amazing with each and every movement of eye and the tongue so coordinated its amazing. Thankyou for sharing this and all the best for your team mates. Greetings from India
Incredible... glad it is not CGI!
Hat's off to dedication of the crew mambers and artists salute to you amazing
Watching this again, great movie, great artistry of Edward. Wish they made a sequel.
Wow!! I think it's amazing the amount of work you guys put into making of the troll as real as possible. As of today,it doesn't get better than that. Fantastic job guys,your hard-work really contributed to the movie! :)
I’m watching the movie again and wow how nostalgic it is to see a movie after 2010 having a full body suit and make over. I really miss all the animatronics and monster makeups that got replaced by CGI. I always find myself preferring to watch older movies nowadays
Man these people are obscenely talented! Well done, and that tongue was absolutely feral
Wow speachless....
Absolutely magical! Thanks for documenting and sharing everyone!
I love this character so much. He's a beautiful creation! Kudos to all involved!! What I love most about Edward is the interaction he allowed that you can never get with CGI. :) Thank you for sharing the making of, too!
This is absolutely astounding! The tongue moving was crazy!
One of the reasons I love this movie is because they knew where to use CGI and where animatronics (was it the right term?) and make-up. I thought those effects were almost dead by the 2010s so it's nice to see some studios still using them rather than having fake cartoons.
*BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART!*
This is incredible. I can't believe I am just now seeing this. The character in the face is just amazing!
Incrível!😲❤
Espetacular e admirável essa criação.👏🏻👏🏻😍😍
I think that people who do special effects like this are awesome. We've come a long way from the days of Ray Harryhausen's stop shoot method but the animatronics of today allow so much creativity. Well done on a tremendous job.
wow O: I've watched this movie sooooo many times, and I always cheer for Edward, especially when he saves Gretel from the Sheriff...yet I never once stopped to think about how amazing and difficult his creation was! So cool
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The effects in the movie were amazing. It was one of the most enjoyable films with various robotics that I truly enjoyed. Your team truly shines.
Imagina o trabalho que da pra fazer essa obra de arte tão perfeita
Wow! I just thought this was cutting edge CGI, I should have known better. This is absolutely brilliant, thank you for putting in the work to make such a real character!
We hear that a lot. Thanks for your comment!
I hear that a lot. Glad you liked our version!
this is amazing work, i'm incredibly impressed, i thought it was all CG
THIS IS ART !
Thanks for your comment!
Me too but I had in mind that It looked more real than CG.
FFXIV ARR Ruddi That's good to know! Thanks for commenting.
FFXIV ARR Ruddi oi
tigui barbosa oie,hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Those who made this are masters of their craft. Wow.
Wow. Just wow. Ridiculously realisticus and just plain beautiful!
Ayla ASMR hii
Ayla ASMR you are beautiful
So glad they went with this and not cgi.
For sure. It was challenging convincing them that this was the right choice but now they love Edward too.
Hats off to you guys then, means so much these days. I remember seeing I am Legend and really liking it.......right up to seeing the silly cgi people, it killed the film in a split second, just wanted it to finish lol
Well done again, fight the good fight of real over cgi.
Mark Reed It's never too late to do things right.
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Just wanna say thanks for uploading this -
the troll totaly made the movie for me and im so glad he wasnt CGI
that isnt to say u cant do CGI right in some movies - but it isnt for every movie
the movie still had some cgi but doing the troll in an actual real outfit made him so much more intresting -
ANNND fit the feel of the film
the troll smashing heads felt so satisfying lol
This is how it should be made! Not CGI all the time.
This is how it should be done all the time u fucker asswipe, NOT CGI SHIT!!!
I suggest you search up: "Why CG Sucks (Except It Doesn't)" on UA-cam
CG should be used as last resort, when practical effects cannot be used. Like in Jurassic Park, and like this movie.
CG is an excellent tool that when used correctly. By that I mean that if it draws you further into the story instead of pulling you out of it, it is a perfectly viable story enhancer.
This is astonishing to watch, such talent!
craftswith jo Thanks for your comment!
So cool. Beyond words. Love you Edward.
Nishant Thakur Thanks for your comment!
what a wonderful work..!! five thumbs up!
So grateful for your positive comment!
for real? i thought it was animated/CG in the film. but this... wow! who'd thought that edward was actually a model!? not a CG! clap! job well done.
The real thing. Thanks for your comment.
The most realistic head I ever saw. When I saw this movie I thought that it whas a ordinairy guy with yust some 3D makeup on his face here and there. This worked that well because the eyes are looking really real and the eyelids looked authentic too
Gorgeous work! When it comes to creatures nothing looks more realistic then a animatronics, or prosthetics! I'm glad that more and more young directors feel that CGI is just a tool to fill the gaps, but when interacting nothing beats the real thing!
I am very impressed to learn that the troll was not CGI. It looked amazing.
When I saw the Troll in the movie first time, I instantly distinguished it was animatronic. Because it looked too 'real' to be CGI. This is the closest you'll get to reality. CGI still needs more advancements to get to Anmt level.
Amazing Job! Edward looks so realistic in the movie.
Thanks for your comment!
Awsome! These guys are genius! Practical effects like this are better than CGI.
Quit bitching about CGI
Watched this film today. The troll was very life like! Good job!
Wow, one of the guys on my crew sent me this vid. That has to be the most gorgeous costume ever made. Beautifully done, absolutely incredible. CGI to me has always looked un-natural to me. I don't get a chance to watch many movies but Im going to make a point to watch this one, I have to see this costume in action!
That is very amazing work out that they did. Congrats for them to making that wonderful creature. 😂😂😊
I LOVE THIS KIND OF WORK, IT'S PERFECT!!!
Amazing people and with creative hands
I have to admit that at first i thought it would be a bad movie. Yesterday i watched it with my brother, at first i had the same thought, but then we got stunned by the scenes, we didnt expected that amazing scenes, we laughed a lot, now i have to admit it is one of the movies that i have enjoyed the most this year, and here im now making a comment in the making of Edward, this gentile giant sure gave the movie a great plus, congratulation, and thank you!! for made him an Anmt and not digital.
Perfect facial action. Wonderful job
DANIEL FARIA Thanks Daniel. We've got the best animatronics team in the world.
Omg wow...Unbelieable😘✌✌
Wow it's amazing how much talent some people have to create things like this very cool!
BEST HALLOWEEN GOTHIC MOVIE EVER!!!!!
I WATCH IT EVERY YEAR AROUND HALLOWEEN 👻 TIME 🎃
Spectral Motion does it again! Absolutely amazing work Mike! Long Live practical fx!
That looks great! I never thought animatronics could make a creature look this expressive.
Wonderful job!
That's a great compliment Andrew. Thank you from the entire team!
I feel like this looks so much better than cgi, maybe because it has weight
Isabel Marie Thanks! I agree that in this application, practical is more effective.
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The Tongue is just freaky cool!
You are gods , this is pure magic !
This was amazing and scary all at once!
Great! Thanks for sharing your reaction.
beautiful work and incredible facial movement
2:20 - 2:25 That right there shows how practical effects will never be beaten by cgi effects. My brain for a second there actually believed that a real life troll had been filmed, that's how good these effects are.
Thank you, that is an amazing compliment and one which I hear from more and more film makers.
This is just bloody breathtaking!
That's incredible.
Thanks!
I'm about to start work on a werewolf tongue. Loved the work you did on this one - lots of inspiration. Many thanks
One of my favorite animatronics ever
And i thought practical fx is dead.
You guys did a great job.
Kudos to you folks.
Wow! this is so awesome! I had no idea :)
Thank you! We are proud to be among those who are keeping this amazing art form alive.
Have you ever done any other projects like this? Please send me the links! :)
hatsoff to u guys.. its like a magic...
Nice to see this talent! A hundred times better than some CGI that actors can't react to properly. More than 99% of movies with CGI including Avatar,the actors can't get the line of sight correct.They're always looking off to one side. This movie was awesome! Great character too!
Jim Henson would probably give these guys a pat on the back for this amazing work
Drew D Such a great compliment! Thank you.
It was said that Derek Mears was the in-suit performer of Edward the Troll while Robin Atkin Downes provided the voice of Edward the Troll.
Yes, That was definitely the astonishing Derek Mears performing as Edward. He is a brilliant actor and a wonderful human being, aside from being an amazing troll named Edward.It was our great privilege to work with him.
it is a really good movie my mum has watched it so many times with my grandad he loves this movie so much.
So glad you all enjoy it! It was a lot of to work on.
this is fantastic!!
Thanks for your positive comment!
Edward was my favorite character :3
When I saw this movie, I thought the face was CGI. That's incredible. It's a shame that CGI is the default nowadays when such awesome practical effects are possible.
Thanks for your comment. We believe that both disciplines have their place and can be effective when used correctly.
well done.I loved the video it was wonderful.By the way the tongue was so funny.😂👏👍👍
+Sophie Labaky Thanks Sophie!
The electronic testing of the troll look very creepy xD
wow.amazing. never seem this. n it looks so awesome.
Thank you. We're proud of Edward!
There is a very talented actor in there. His name is Derek Mears. He also played Jason Voorhees in the reboot of Friday the 13th.
He was the sweetest character.
2:22 That absolutely blew me away. What an amazing job!
Amazing!!! 😍😍😍😍😍💟
Wow that looks great
Wow! It's amazing!!
Holy cow! The tongue looks so REAL!!!
It is getting to be more and more obvious to more people how powerful the physical presence of an effect really is. Pixels are not atoms.
Beautiful Animatronics! I'm all inspired to do some more Animatronics now!
you are very good! One day I want to be like you!
The meaning of art!!
I think this is Better than CGI... CGI always gives something that makes you think it's fake. I notice something though, if something like this were filmed in the 80's it would look very fake, but nowadays the filming techniques and post production editing and color correcting is so advance that it looks better than CGI, because it is actually real! Great Job!
Those facial animations are outstanding
I laughed so hard at the tongue moving part
+Lord eRazor almost looked too sexual. Kappa
I thought it was disgusting.
Super movement....
but it was so satisfying!!:)
We need to find a balance between CGI and practical effects. The audience sense and prefer practical effects. The 7th art is always evolving, in motion! I think we pass throw a dark age, and CGI in excess killed the wow effect. What we see in this video goes beyond art! Please!! Give an Oscar to everyone who made this!!! :D
+norduk Thank you!
My god they're wizards
That's awesome!!
Thank you!
Hi, I saw this movie 2 months back and was wondering how edward was made because it looked so real, but I am amazed it was animated.The robot it was amazing with each and every movement of eye and the tongue so coordinated its amazing. Thankyou for sharing this and all the best for your team mates.
Greetings from India
Impresionante trabajo master Elizalde, el trabajo suyo y de su equipo es siempre impecable! Felicidades!
Amazing !!!!!
Very nice job that's how good people skills keep us entertaining ..
Great to know our work has inspired you!
Just amazing!!
It is an actor in a creature suit with an animatronic head and hands. Four puppeteers operate all of the different remote functions.
show ,amazing ,incredible
That is so amazing! Love this movie!!
that was amazing ever made 😍 thanks for this mike elizalde
I agree! Thanks for posting.