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Peter Lyon
Swordsmith
Raised in Shannon, New Zealand, Peter is a self-taught swordsmith and armourer and first began making swords in 1985. Peter specialises in replicating European medieval swords for collectors and medieval re-enactors and his methodology ensures incredible authenticity.
In 1998 Peter joined Weta Workshop as Senior Swordsmith for The Lord of the Rings. His extraordinary craftmanship can be seen in the hero weapons which played an integral part in bringing this story to the screen.
Since completing his work on the trilogy, Peter has continued his professional relationship with Weta Workshop on a variety of projects, including the crafting of hero weapons for The Last Samurai and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.
Peter recently worked on the anamatronics for New Zealand horror film, Black Sheep; as a puppeteer on Master and Commander, and on the Screen Industry Tribute, Tripod.
Peter has a strong personal interest in medieval history and also participates regularly in equestrian and jousting events.
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31/12/11
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Dream of getting into production design/art department
Peter, I have a background in interior design/architecture. but ever since... Read more.
Peter,
I have a background in interior design/architecture. but ever since doing a couple of internships with theatre company's set design & art departments, it has been my dream to do that work for film and television. I truly love model making and props creation, both physical and virtual, the design really seems to come to life at this stage. My favorite forms are small metal peices and jewerly, and antique looking books, I've only fully smithed one knife from scratch, but it was a blast, I would love to work on more. I don't know if you ever take on assistants, or have any role in hiring people for your team, but I would love the opportunity to work with you. I am a very hard worker, and have never been given a job to big or small that I have not given my very best effort towards. I will do any job in order to get my foot in the door. My CV and examples of my work can be seen at http://www.wix.com/kimdavenport/portfolio-page.
-Cheers, Kim Davenport Hide.
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05/10/11
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PETER LYON ROCKS!!!
Peter is one of the most talented craftspeople working at Weta,... Read more.
Peter is one of the most talented craftspeople working at Weta, not to mention one of the kindest!!! Peter, you're wonderful, my friend!!! Hide.
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