Seven amazing books turned into eight fantastic films. And from these fantastic films, London is lucky enough to have its own magical Harry Potter World. The Harry Potter Studios include the props, sets and costumes use in all 8 movies.
I was lucky enough to attend Harry Potter World with my school (as a media student) and found myself lost for words. As you enter the studios, the walls are covered in photos of some of the main characters and also some props floating above your heads from the Weasley's flying car and suitcase. Whilst standing in line, you pass by Harry's Under Stair Bedroom which includes items such as shoes, cases and the bed covers that you can see in the films. The line then goes into the cinema room where you get to watch all 8 Harry Potter films in twenty minutes. The cinema screen then lifts and you stand amazed by the height of the Great Hall Door which is stood before you. With a push of the door, you then enter the magical Great Hall and the adventure goes on from there.
The studios were full of props, sets, special effects, visual effects, make-up and costumes used in the movies and I was amazed by it all. When you watch films, you do not get to see the real beauty of the films. The beauty lies behind the acting and behind the cameras.
If you are ever thinking about visiting Harry Potter World, do not think that visiting the studios will spoil the films because it doesn't. Visiting the studios makes you feel as if you are actually in the films and that is the real magic.
Written by Jessica Hartwell
Photos by Jessica Hartwell
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