Ideas & Influences

I have looked at a few other films and shows that display a similar idea to training areas where characters go to practice fighting and train. Here are some of the ones I believe portray elements of what I want to display in my scene-

Spartacus Training Area

This area is where the gladiators go to train their fighting skills. The villa is on the hilltop, and this area is at the edge of the cliff. I think having it at edge is effective and very practical, particularly for flight training in How to train your Dragon. It also allows beautiful panning shots, and efficient endurance training running up and down the hill.

Naruto Villiage Arena

This is an arena from the anime Naruto that is used for training and fight matches. What I enjoy about this setting, is the feeling of enclosure from the high walls but openness from the exposed sky. The natural grassy terrain works well and suits the How to train your Dragon terrain also.

Hunger Games Training Arena

Displayed is the training room contestants of the Hunger Games used throughout the film for training. What I like about this area, is the display of weaponry and usable training equipment for contestants to practice with. Ofcoarse for How to train your Dragon, I will look at weaponry vikings used in the film & historically to display.