Bringing Frankenstein to Life

How do you make the impossible look real? Through a visual deconstruction of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Ivan Busquets reveals how practical effects, prosthetics, physical sets and digital artistry brought the film’s extraordinary world to life. 

Using film clips and visual breakdowns, explore the craft behind the Creature’s transformation, a full-scale ship and frozen landscapes, and discover how imagination becomes reality on screen.