It is widely known that all superhero movies today must go through significant visual effects (VFX) editing to transform them into a complete blockbuster. However, it is only when we revisit the raw images of Suicide Squad that we can truly appreciate the creativity of filmmakers who can turn simple images of actors against a green screen into the grand visuals we have witnessed.
Let’s take a look at the before and after images of the VFX editing of the bomb scenes in Suicide Squad through the following photo set.
Harley Quinn descending from a plane (as done by Joker).
El Diablo’s transformation after changing a location into a fiery battleground through VFX.
A spectacular fire scene on set… However, actors had to perform deeply to visualize the fire effects that were later added into the calm setting.
There is no scene of Harley Quinn fighting in the helicopter, everything was realized in the studio model.
The stunt scene of the ‘hero’ changed after VFX editing as shown here.
No one was allowed to use a real military base near Midway City, so the filming team had to use VFX to create the city.
This actor must have held his breath while imagining the energy explosion around him.
Midway City submerged in flames…
This VFX scene has a lot of surprises… too many.
Harley Quinn only has a single line in the green screen scene… “Is this all?”
There are no real helicopters, guys, just a model.
The scene of Joker jumping from a height is real, the only difference is that he landed on a blue mat.
There is no dark mist around Enchantress, guys…
