So how DID they do the scene with Gandalf and Bilbo inside the front door in Hobbiton?
I understand how most of the rest was done... small character doubles were used if faces were not shown, and the hobbits were either on their knees or on a lower floor if their feet were not going to be shown. I saw a split screen where Bilbo and Gandalf were in the kitchen (the rattling table is the giveaway when Gandalf bumps it) BUT...
In the scene I am Gandalf is standing at the door and Bilbo walks up and takes his hat and staff. You can see his face and his feet for the whole scene, and he is only 3-4 feet tall. It doesn't LOOK split screen. Is it? Anyone know?