Martin JagoAnimatronics · Puppets · SFX

Beowulf & Grendel

Andvari Films
July - August 2004

Martin adapted, CAD'd and built the stilts worn by both title characters in Beowulf & Grendel, working from an original design by Joe Scott.

Creature FX Supervisor - Nick Dudman

Animatronics Model Designer

Adapting animatronic mechanic Joe Scott's Madame Maxime stilts from Harry Potter 4 for both title characters in the 2005 adventure movie.

Video

Beowulf & Grendel poster

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  • Stilt cross section of a machined aluminium plate mechanism with black compression springs on a central rod and four dark pivot pins, laid flat on brown card

    Stilt Cross Section

  • Pair of finished animatronic stilt legs with padded calf cuffs held by tan straps above aluminium ankle linkages, foot straps and white plastic soles, photographed against black

    Finished Stilts Front

  • Side view of a finished stilt leg with a padded calf cuff, long aluminium upright, riveted ankle linkage, foot cradle and white sole on black

    Finished Stilts Side

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