Have you been curious to see how they made Quicksilver so fast in the most recent X-Men film? We’ve got a few quotes that describe how it happened!
One of the surprise standouts of ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past‘ was how they had Evan Peters portray a young Quicksilver. Not only did he have the personality down, but his look actually worked even though the vast majority of early comments felt that it didn’t do the character justice. Acting and special effects were able to push through, though, and give us a Quicksilver that seemed to freeze time as he moved so fast that the human eye would be unable to follow him.
Rising Sun Pictures are behind the visual effects that made the amazing kitchen scene happen as he saved Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Magneto (Michael Fassbender) and Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) from a barrage of bullets that were fired at them. While we all know that Wolverine could have survived the ordeal, it would have spelled a tragic end to two of the greatest leaders in mutant history. So how did the studio make this happen?
“The slow motion sequence is an astonishing blend of live action, computer-generated objects and extensive visual effects. RSP collaborated with VFX Supervisor Richard Stammers and Director Bryan Singer to realize the creative vision of the sequence through the production of scores of CG props, including frying pans, knives, pots of boiling soup, carrots and bullets, as well as the omnipresent cascades of water droplets. Each of these elements needed to be rendered in near microscopic detail, placed precisely within the geometry of the kitchen and choreographed to move and react realistically to lighting, other objects and characters. RSP also aided in integrating the speedy Quicksilver into the near frozen environment. That illusion was accomplished through a combination of live action, a stunt double, green screen photography, a partial CG body replacement and a shimmering “rain tunnel” that forms around Quicksilver (caused by his swift passage through the near motionless falling water). All of this had to work properly in 2D and stereo 3D—and, of course, dazzle the eye.
RSP also aided in integrating the speedy Quicksilver into the near frozen environment. That illusion was accomplished through a combination of live action, a stunt double, green screen photography, a partial CG body replacement and a shimmering “rain tunnel” that forms around Quicksilver (caused by his swift passage through the near motionless falling water). All of this had to work properly in 2D and stereo 3D—and, of course, dazzle the eye.”
Director Bryan Singer was so impressed with this specific piece in the film that he practically gushed after seeing it:
“Truly! Amazing! Work! It’s not easy to be ground-breaking and funny. The work turned out incredible. I’m so proud of the sequence. I really believe that what you guys have accomplished is something truly special Thanks for being Super Stars!”
I have to agree as this was one of the truly stand out scenes in the film. Fighting giant sentinels and watching Bobby finally use his ice slide were both awesome but really nothing compared to watching the world through Quicksilver’s eyes. In fact, we should all take a moment and check it out again.
Did you love the scene as much as I did? Any plans on checking it out in slow motion to really catch every little thing that they stuck into it? Share your thoughts below true belierers!
Source: Rising Sun Pictures
