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    "subtitle": "What happens behind the scenes of a major production can be just as wild as what ends up on screen \u2013 even when it\u2019s a world full of monsters and magic. Platige Image has just released a VFX Breakdown for Netflix\u2019s latest season of The Witcher, revealing how they crafted its battles, bloodshed and spell effects \u2013 including a standout scene featuring Sharlto Copley as Leo Bonhart.",
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    "body": "<h4 id=\"what-happens-behind-the-scenes-of-a-major-production-can-be-just-as-wild-as-what-ends-up-on-screen-even-when-its-a-world-full-of-monsters-and-magic-platige-image-has-just-released-a-vfx-breakdown-for-netflixs-latest-season-of-the-witcher-revealing-how-they-crafted-its-battles-bloodshed-and-spell-effects-including-a-standout-scene-featuring-sharlto-copley-as-leo-bonhart\" ><em>What happens behind the scenes of a major production can be just as wild as what ends up on screen &ndash; even when it&rsquo;s a world full of monsters and magic. Platige Image has just released a VFX Breakdown for Netflix&rsquo;s latest season of The Witcher, revealing how they crafted its battles, bloodshed and spell effects &ndash; including a standout scene featuring Sharlto Copley as Leo Bonhart.</em></h4><p><strong>Platige Image&nbsp;</strong>&ndash; an Oscar-nominated, BAFTA-winning studio known for its work on<strong>&nbsp;</strong>cinematics for <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54dabgZJ5YA&amp;pp=ygUTd2l0Y2hlciA0IGNpbmVtYXRpYw%253D%253D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>The Witcher 4</strong></u></a>, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju8R8gwD-Vg&amp;pp=ygUia2luZ2RvbSBjb21lIGRlbGl2ZXJhbmNlIDIgdHJhaWxlcg%253D%253D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>Kingdom Come: Deliverance II</strong></u></a>, and the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQosrwImcTo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>Secret Level: Crossfire</strong></u></a> episode &ndash; has unveiled a <strong>breakdown of over 100 VFX shots</strong> created for the newest season of The Witcher. Viewers can now explore the dark, immersive visual effects behind spellcasting, set extensions, and brutally convincing gore.</p><p>This project was brought to life in collaboration with Platige Image&#039;s VFX specialists &ndash; <strong>Magdalena Rudnicka, VFX Producer</strong>, and <strong>Adam Torczy\u0144ski, VFX Supervisor</strong> &ndash; both previously worked on The Witcher (Seasons 1&ndash;3) and Blood Origin from The Witcher universe, as well as Netflix&rsquo;s Shadow and Bone, to name a few...</p><h4 id=\"see-how-the-vfx-magic-translates-into-the-world-of-the-witcher\" >See how the VFX magic translates into the world of The Witcher:</h4>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/3802147e-2bb9-4f18-b588-3487bd91e1c9/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-3802147e-2bb9-4f18-b588-3487bd91e1c9\"\n                data-id=\"3802147e-2bb9-4f18-b588-3487bd91e1c9\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/3802147e-2bb9-4f18-b588-3487bd91e1c9/-/inline/no/image_processing20260113-8-hk0soy.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/3802147e-2bb9-4f18-b588-3487bd91e1c9/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/KylYtfH1ACY\">https://youtu.be/KylYtfH1ACY</a> </p><p>The team developed over 100 visual effects shots, covering everything from magical portals and duels to blood-soaked gore and environment extensions straight out of Geralt&rsquo;s imagination. The biggest production challenge turned out to be the brutally intense sequence in the final episode of the season &ndash; an emotionally charged scene featuring Sharlto Copley that required an extreme level of realism and connection across over 50 shots.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ddc26a7f-3b45-41d5-b2fa-2b9c2dbf1c40/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-ddc26a7f-3b45-41d5-b2fa-2b9c2dbf1c40\"\n                data-id=\"ddc26a7f-3b45-41d5-b2fa-2b9c2dbf1c40\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ddc26a7f-3b45-41d5-b2fa-2b9c2dbf1c40/-/inline/no/image_processing20260113-8-huqepi.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ddc26a7f-3b45-41d5-b2fa-2b9c2dbf1c40/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><em>We wanted this scene to hit hard &ndash; both visually and emotionally. In a way, we treated it as the culmination of the entire season, and it just happens to be one of the most epic and brutal scenes in the show,</em><strong>&nbsp;says Magdalena Rudnicka, VFX Producer.</strong></p><p><em>It&rsquo;s practically a blood-soaked dance performed by an unhinged witcher hunter. Due to its brutal nature, the sequence was a massive challenge: every drop of blood and every ruthless cut had to feel absolutely real, while maintaining perfect continuity of over 50 shots. And I believe we nailed it! Especially since we were able to highlight Sharlto&rsquo;s great performance as Leo Bonhart. &nbsp;</em><strong>&ndash;</strong> <strong>adds Adam Torczy\u0144ski, VFX Supervisor.</strong></p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/1522de32-97f1-4bd5-b04a-ba19d925c474/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-1522de32-97f1-4bd5-b04a-ba19d925c474\"\n                data-id=\"1522de32-97f1-4bd5-b04a-ba19d925c474\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/1522de32-97f1-4bd5-b04a-ba19d925c474/-/inline/no/image_processing20260113-8-5aw7qe.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/1522de32-97f1-4bd5-b04a-ba19d925c474/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>The new season of The Witcher is now streaming on <a href=\"https://www.netflix.com/pl-en/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Netflix</u></a>. If you&#039;re interested in learning more about Platige Image&rsquo;s work on the series &ndash; or their other projects across film, TV, and games &ndash; don&rsquo;t hesitate to reach out. The team is open for interviews, deep dives, and behind-the-scenes content.</p><p>For more, visit Platige Image&rsquo;s official social media channels on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube &ndash; where you&rsquo;ll find the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ7DM3hMLE0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>latest Cinematics Showreel</u></a>!</p><p><strong>Exclusive stills and the VFX Breakdown MP4 video are available </strong><a href=\"https://mab.to/t/G1NpaF1uVUh/eu1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-017fca8e-4713-469a-924c-90c0aa5eb56e\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/aec69fd8-628c-4e51-956b-0944a8d28dbb/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Gabriel Siemi\u0105tkowski\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Gabriel Siemi\u0105tkowski</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">PR Specialist better. gaming agency</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:gabriel.siemiatkowski@bettergaming.pro\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"gabriel.siemiatkowski@bettergaming.pro\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>gabriel.siemiatkowski@bettergaming.pro</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:517830204\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"517830204\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>517830204</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-siemi%C4%85tkowski-182853204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"gabriel-siemi%C4%85tkowski-182853204\"><svg class=\"icon icon-linkedin release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-linkedin\"></use>\n            </svg>gabriel-siemi%C4%85tkowski-182853204</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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