Imagine a world where everything is covered in ice and the only way to move is aboard a train that never stops. In the series Snowpiercer, visual effects play a crucial role in creating this frozen universe. Although the landscapes seem real, they are created entirely in 3D, with snow and storms generated digitally that give a sense of impressive realism.
The train's world: impressive details in 3D
Inside the train, the variety of scenarios ranges from luxurious cars to much more austere areas, represented in such a way that everything feels tangible, as if you could touch every surface.
Motion simulations and practical effects
The train's motion simulations, explosions, crashes, and storms are achieved with a combination of digital effects and practical ones. This way, sequences are achieved that seem taken from real life.
The perfect combination of the real and the imaginary
This is a perfect example of how technology can blend the real with the imaginary to tell a unique story.
The visual effects in Snowpiercer show how 3D and animation can bring complex worlds full of details to life.