Daniel Falconer

Daniel Falconer (* before 1996) is a New Zealand designer and illustrator .

biography

Falconer graduated from Auckland University of Technology with a graphic design major in illustration and works on film design for Weta Workshop . He also does a freelance role-playing illustration .

Falconer joined Weta Workshop in 1996, shortly before they took over the film project The Lord of the Rings , as he is passionate about developing worlds, cultures and creatures.

His artistic works on the film The Lord of the Rings can be seen alongside pictures by Alan Lee , John Howe and others in the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings: The Creation of a Cinematic Artwork series.

Daniel Falconer also has an in-depth knowledge of the Tolkien universe , which brought him some usefulness in creating the film.

Falconer lives in Wellington .

Filmography

• 2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Companions
• 2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
• 2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
• 2005: King Kong
• 2005: The Chronicles of Narnia: The King of Narnia

Books

• Daniel Falconer: The Hobbit. An unexpected Journey. Chronicle 1. Art & Design. Klett-Cotta, Stuttgart 2012, ISBN 978-3-608-96051-8 .
• Daniel Falconer: The Hobbit. An unexpected Journey. Chronicle 2. Creatures & Figures. Klett-Cotta, Stuttgart 2013, ISBN 978-3-608-96052-5 .
• Daniel Falconer: The Hobbit. Smaug's wasteland. Chronicle 3. Art & Design. Klett-Cotta, Stuttgart 2013, ISBN 978-3-608-96053-2 .

Web links

• Daniel Falconer in the Internet Movie Database (English)