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"300" Smashes Box Office Records

Based on the 480 BC epic story of the battle of Thermopylae between the Spartans and the Persians, "300" is the film adaptation of Frank Miller’s graphic novel. Directed by Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead) the majority of the film was shot on a blue screen stage, the rich backgrounds and intense visuals added in post. Visual Effect houses Pixel Magic and Screaming Death Monkey contributed hundreds of shots for the film.

From set extensions to living smoke, oceans, skies, arrows, shield, swords, helmets and armies, LightWave visual effects artists working with visual effects supervisor Chris Watts brought it all together in the production of "300". Explore the links, videos and imagery here to get a clear insight into just how this extraordinary film was brought to life.

Screaming Death Monkey Artists: Jeremy Hunt, Wayne Shepherd, David Sliviak, Seth Peterson, Derke Scholten

Pixel Magic Artists: Ray McIntyre Jr., Tyler Foell, Juan Vargas, David Behar, Neal Sopata, Andy Romine, Kevin Kipper, Kevin Struckman