The movement of the dwarves in The Hobbit was meticulously crafted to feel authentic and distinct from human movement. Terry Notary, the movement director, taught the actors to embody the heavy, grounded nature of dwarves, who move like tanks, keeping their feet connected to the earth. This signature style involved a deep core foundation and was designed to emphasize their strength and connection to the ground, contrasting with the lighter, more fluid movements of humans. Notary’s ability to convey different creatures through movement was praised as "incredible."
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