Three CGI Images From An Alternate Version Of ‘Prometheus’ Action Scene
By Germain Lussier/Aug. 27, 2012 2:58 pm EST
After the jump. we’ll describe the scene, which is from the second act of the film so it’s only a minor spoiler, and show photos from each version of the film.
Going to talk about the scene in question now so spoiler alert from here on out.
The scene in question is when Fifield (Sean Harris) gets infected by the virus/alien/thing and comes back to the Prometheus to wreak havok. In the film he looks like the following.
But in the latest issue of Cinefex (via Bloody Disgusting) they have three images of how the scene looked when rendered primarily with CGI.
The site also has an image of this version of the character done practically. Basically, Scott tried every way imaginable to make it look real.
Here’s the description:
I think the final version seen in the film is totally effective. Practical effects are almost always better. Plus, by keeping the monster mostly human, you avoid confusion between all the different creatures in the film. Adding another hybrid might have created even more questions. I think Scott made the right decision.
To mutate Fifield beyond what was possible using practical makeup effects, Weta Digital generated a digital character with elongated limbs and an engorged, translucent head, incorporating a semblance of Harris’ face. Scott filmed the sequence both with the actor in makeup and without, providing clean plates that would allow for the insertion of the digital character. The final cut featured mostly makeup effects, which Weta enhanced with digital wire removal, bullet hits, and one shot of the digital creature’s body blended to the actor.
Which version of this scene to do prefer? Do you think this says anything about Scott’s process?
Other sources: Movies.com
