Bigatures

Big-ature is referred to most of the models created by Weta Workshop for Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movies. From the pre-production of the films, Peter Jackson had decided to create small-size prototypes of structures to the last detail and then add some digital work, instead of crating these locations fully digital. Some of the Big-atures Weta created include:

• Minas Tirith
• Morannon
• Cirith Ungol
• Helm's Deep (Built 2 times)
• Orthanc
• Barad-dur
• Minas Morgul
• Osgiliath

References: Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings Extended DVD version (film 1, 2 & 3)