I continue to be inspired by the VFX in Stranger Things, which is done by Rodeo FX using (from what I could discern online) Maya for modeling and Arnold Core for rendering. The most recent season, according to VFX supervisor Julien Hery, was the product of about two years of work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Stranger Things VFX inspires me for a couple of reasons. For one, the monster design is spectacular; it enhances the storytelling significantly. Secondly, Stranger Things works to bridge the gap between practical and computer-generated effects, and they do a fantastic job of it. They use VFX in such an artful and compelling way to make creatures that are completely fictitious, but move in their environment in a very convincing way, enhancing the immersion and worldbuilding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can see one of their completely CG monsters in this scene: <\/p>\n\n\n\n