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Watch: Stunning Visual FX Demo Reel for Aronofsky's 'Black Swan'

by Alex Billington
January 27, 2011
Source: Look Effects

Although it didn't receive an Oscar nomination in the Visual Effects category, anyone who has seen Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan knows that there are some incredible visual effects used seamlessly in the movie. They're also very key to the story and the film just wouldn't be the same if they weren't as amazing as they are. Look Effects (via RopeofSilicon) recently debuted a fantastic effects reel and behind-the-scenes look at the CGI work that went into the film. The site fxguide also has more extensive reading on all the effects. It's mesmerizing to watch and should leave you more than impressed. This has big spoilers so watch out.

Black Swan features 240 visual effects shots that involve compositing, face replacement, gore and makeup.

Black Swan has received 5 nominations in the 83rd Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Actress (Natalie Portman) and Best Editing. Portman also won a Golden Globe.

Black Swan is directed by award winning iconic filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, of the films Pi, Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain, and The Wrestler previously. The story and script were written by newcomer Andres Heinz and revised by Protozoa Pictures' exec Mark Heyman. Fox Searchlight released Aronofsky's fifth film on December 3rd last year. Its received BAFTA & VES noms for visual effects. See this if you haven't yet!

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srdiaz

SPOILER ALERT!!!!
Dee

wow Portman didn't do any ballet!
Roderick

amazing! and here i thought she did all the dance scenes! CG was so good.
Alex

Just what I needed: to see that part where she rips the skin off her finger repeated three times in a row.
Billmanthy

Wow! I never realize this movie looked that good! I'm gonna go see this! I like movies with amazing visual effects and a good storyline too.
Cornholen

wish they would do this for every movie that has similar effects!

http://www.firstshowing.net Alex Billington

Yea, I love seeing these kind of behind-the-scenes visual effects videos, but they don't often get released like this early.

http://twitter.com/BarnabyBarrilla Barnaby Barrilla

Loved the visual on this film
Shadowman

It's really interesting! The mirror shots are eerily similar to a low budget production directed by a new indie female director, Yoko Suenaga and written and produced by indie writer/producer, Desi Singh. It's titled "Wind," and it stars Yuu Asakura, Desi Singh, Eiji Inoue and Daisuke Suzuki. The trailer, was posted on youtube about two years ago and shows the same mirror visual effect. It can be seen at the following url. http://www.youtube.com/user/AMRAFILMS?feature=mhum#p/u/4/yESHpNDRhOA From my understanding, the film was never finished and I believe they only posted the trailer as a tool to raise production funds. And they are still looking for financing to finish the project. It looks pretty creepy to me. What do you guys think?