Building Middle-earth
The world of Middle-earth is just that: an entire world.
Set decorator Megan Vertelle reveals the initial concepts behind Middle-earth’s most diminutive inhabitants.
Crafting the World of the Harfoots
This video collection takes us inside the monumental task of creating The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power—from the spellbinding set design to the transformational costume and makeup work. Hear from the army of best-in-class designers and artisans who came together to bring this astoundingly expansive world to life on the small screen.
Set Design
VFX Supervisor Jason Smith on how his team created a world where Dwarves, Elves, Harfoots, and humans can coexist on screen.
Bringing Tall and Small Together
VFX
Discover how production designer Ramsey Avery created an immersive backdrop for one of the show’s most vital locales.
Númenor Wasn’t Built in a Day
Production Design
Hair and makeup department co-designers Jane O’Kane and Vinnie Ashton, and Costume Designer Kate Hawley reveal the secrets behind Owain Arthur’s transformation into Prince Durin IV.
The Making of a Dwarven Prince
Costume, Hair & Makeup
Music is an essential part of The Lord of the Rings world. Discover how two of the show’s most memorable songs came together.
The Song Tells the Story
Music
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go back to Middle-earth
This is a place of myth and
legends and fantasy
Megan Vertelle, Set Decorator
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to
We're telling the story of
not the same size
Ron Ames, VFX Producer
having to be
civilizations and beings that are
in the
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