Feb 9 2009Rorchach's Mask is Made of Science
Empire has posted a new Watchmen behind-the-scenes video about the process behind making Rorschach's constantly-shifting mask. The secret: computers. They're not just for word processing anymore.
Also there are some never-before-seen Rorschach's youth scenes:
Reader Comments
1. I am first so guess what thats right u suck it - February 9, 2009 12:17 PM
Yep, start sucking losers.
Also, funny article. Good stuff.
2. Matt - February 9, 2009 1:23 PM
Im starting to get sick of this movie and its not even out yet. Though Im still gonna go see it....all this marketing/behind the scenes shit is starting to make me feel like I've already seen it.
3. I am first so guess what thats right u suck it - February 9, 2009 1:30 PM
Ditto.
4. todder - February 9, 2009 1:52 PM
Also, if you've read the graphic novel, you've also seen it....
hilarious video about Larry Flint's PORNO BAILOUT:
http://www.digitalfuntown.com/videos/150
5. Buddy Love - February 9, 2009 4:04 PM
Number 11 and this is the first I've heard of it? Shame on you, IWS writer(s?). And Rick! Where was the heads-up before nao man?
FUCK! :((
Also Tod "The Diahrrea Machine" Der, you are the most utter piece of faggot shit alive. Die.
6. . - February 9, 2009 5:53 PM
God, Synder's such a fag.
Good stuff, but I wish they'd stop trying to assure/convince me that they're doing the comic justice.
7. homebaked - February 9, 2009 9:00 PM
Why is Rorschach a whiny midget
8. Ed - February 10, 2009 10:23 AM
Because he is?
9. ted - February 10, 2009 9:22 PM
Hey ! thats kelly leauge from the bad news bears !
10. Ans - February 11, 2009 11:21 PM
I think they're trying too hard.
11. Sam - February 13, 2009 5:54 AM
The marks on his face made in CGI are entriguing endeed!
12. Ryan - February 14, 2009 6:11 PM
13. Amy - February 17, 2009 4:48 PM
I dunno, as detailed as the mask animations are, I think they're bogus. Rorschach's mask was defined in the comic as being a latex-like material with ink in between two layers, so it really only shifts when he moves or breathes. The ink flow that I saw in that film clip looked WAY too fake and "CGI-ified" to me. They could have at least made it more subtle and less of the overly-perfect fluidity that gives CG animation away so damned easily.
14. andy newX - March 1, 2009 10:27 AM
Having been to a preview screening in london a few days ago I must say I found his quickly changing mask more than a little distracting and pointless. The rest of the film?, loved it.
15. Pepper - March 3, 2009 3:23 PM
@13
Well, what you saw was not the finished product. It's just, what the VFX supervisor called, "R and D." Simply preproduction and and screen tests.
Although, they did show that they gave it a canvas texture, which does look good on camera, as they said, and probably looks more like a real Rorchach test, but, you're right, doesn't stay true to the novel.
16. Pepper - March 3, 2009 3:30 PM
Also, @2
That's why you shoudn't buy into all the hype that surrounds a movie. I mean, I'm looking forward to it, but I try not to watch any clips or exerpts. I watched this because I'm in the VFX industry and was curious as to how they achieved the moving ink effect.
You're falling for all the marketing ploys. My theory is, the lower your expectations are when you see a film, the greater the film will be. At least in your eyes.
It's the same thing as a comedy that has all the funniest parts in the trailer. Like, for example, Pineapple Express. By the time you see the movie, it's been ruined for you.
17. .']['. - June 2, 2009 2:01 AM
agreed, hate spoilers.. i Need to say thOugh movIe was over top. it Was great, even when RorsChach died.. it was awesome.