This might be obvious, but this show is excellent, and if you haven't watched it yet, don't watch this video until you have, as there are some major spoilers.
On a related note, here is the process for making the titles. It's nominated for(and most likely to win) an Emmy.<p><a href="http://www.artofthetitle.com/2011/05/12/game-of-thrones/" rel="nofollow">http://www.artofthetitle.com/2011/05/12/game-of-thrones/</a>
I really want someone to make a CG movie that centers on exploring a made-up world and does <i>not</i> have a storyline or narration. Just some guy traveling from point A to point B and the viewers tagging along. Think Time Machine or Avatar in a format of that Norwegian train movie [1].<p>- or -<p>I would settle for a game of the same kind with stunning visuals and mind-blowing landscapes and detailing, the game that is centered around exploring the world rather than advancing a character or completing missions.<p>Who's with me? :)<p>[1] <a href="http://boingboing.net/2009/12/19/norwegian-public-bro.html" rel="nofollow">http://boingboing.net/2009/12/19/norwegian-public-bro.html</a>
The CGI is impressive, but I didn't like a lot of the interior set design, especially those in King's Landing. It reminded me of Las Vegas or some mall shop that sells furnishings with faux patina.
As a subscriber to the Game of Thrones reddit, am I absolutely flaging this.<p>I know I am not supposed to complain about stories on HN, but I feel I have to say this. Let us not have "Oooh, look at these special effects!" type of stories on the HN front page.
For those of you who can't get enough GOT CGI, the SFX company released yet another 3 minute before and after video:<p><a href="http://all-things-andy-gavin.com/2011/08/05/more-game-of-thrones-cgi/" rel="nofollow">http://all-things-andy-gavin.com/2011/08/05/more-game-of-thr...</a><p>Cool stuff.
I noticed lots of the background CGI is architectural elements. We'll probably see this techniques used by architects to visualize their projects with moving images that includes real people.