The special effects in the third season of "How to Train Your Dragon" are so good. What new technologies have been used?

I think the special effects in the third season of "How to Train Your Dragon" are so good, using the revolutionary "Moonlight" patented technology. The highly acclaimed animated masterpiece "How to Train Your Dragon 3" was officially released to Chinese audiences on March 1, 2019. As the final chapter of the world-popular classic IP "How to Train Your Dragon" trilogy, this film not only continues the advanced animation technology and top-notch visual effects experience of the previous series, but also upgrades and breakthroughs in light and shadow technology.

Especially in the lighting operation link, which is particularly important and challenging in animated movies, the revolutionary "Moonlight" patented technology is used to create a magnificent epic adventure for the audience. The realization of "Moonlight" technology allows the film to consider unprecedented grand scenes and exquisite details. For example, a scene with Hiccup and Astrid in the Great Hall of Berk featured nearly 200 characters, 150 cups, 200 spoons and bowls, 350 apples, 10,000 rocks, and 60,000 thatches. Such a large number of elements require powerful resources to process, which greatly increases the difficulty of production.

Not to mention that every character in the picture needs the same fine close-ups as the protagonist. This also requires the main creative team to not only integrate as many elements as possible into the shot, but also to be accurate. It can be said that it is another level of technology and visual effects. The film, while boasting cutting-edge technology, also needed the blessing of all the animation masters. Among them, director Dean DeBlois created and directed the "How to Train Your Dragon" trilogy. No one could embody such an epic adventure better than him.

In addition, the two producers of this film have also made great achievements in the field of animation: Brad Lewis's "Ratatouille" won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film. Bonnie Arnold participated in the production of the first two "How to Train Your Dragon" movies and also won the Annie Award for Best Individual Achievement. On a technical level, the film's production designer Pierre-Olivier Vincent won the Annie Award for "Raymond" and "How to Train Your Dragon." The film's visual effects consultant even invited Oscar-winning photographer Roger Deakins, who will accompany the audience to bring them the most shocking visual enjoyment. That’s why I think the special effects in the third season of “How to Train Your Dragon” are so good, using the revolutionary “Moonlight” patented technology. The above is purely a personal opinion.