House of the Dragon armourer reveals how he makes fight scenes look real
Blacksmith Aaron Houghton discusses his experience working as an armourer for the HBO series 'House of the Dragon' in Wales. He details the process of creating authentic-looking weaponry for the show while balancing his own craft business.
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The article highlights the economic impact of major film productions on local regions and the specialized skills required for high-budget fantasy television.
Image source, Theo Whiteman/HBO Image caption, Aaron had to make plastic swords and axes look real
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