Rodeo FX studio has released a video breaking down the process of creating the creatures from the series IT: Welcome to Derry. Among them, the forms of Pennywise and the award-winning Pickle Monster stand out. For the audience, this confirms that the visual effects will be highly detailed and terrifying, promising an intense experience for viewers. The series will feature impactful creatures.
Digital modeling and animation of deformable faces 🎭
The Rodeo FX team combined 3D scans of actors with fluid simulations for the slimy textures of the Pickle Monster. They used a dynamic rigging system that allows deforming Pennywise's facial expressions in real-time, achieving smooth transitions between the human and the grotesque. The volumetric lighting applied to each creature reinforces the sense of threat, with shadows that move independently of the character's body.
The Pickle Monster: now also in your soup 🥒
Seeing the Pickle Monster in action is fascinating, although you might not want to order a pickle on your next burger. The artists managed to make that slimy thing look like it came out of a jar forgotten at the back of the fridge. If anyone complains that the effects are over the top, let them remember: in Derry, even a pickle can ruin your dinner. And your appetite.