Throughout the production of this film, I designed the transformation effect to unfold in distinct visual stages rather than through a continuous on-screen transition. Each phase appears in separate scenes, allowing the progression to feel abrupt and intentionally unsettling.

Subtle Discoloration
The transformation begins with minor color variation on the actor’s hand. This initial phase relied solely on makeup, introducing the effect in a restrained and believable way. The goal was to ground the audience in realism before escalating the visual intensity.

Physical Growth
Rather than depicting a gradual mutation, the next stage appears suddenly in a later scene. The hand transforms into a pronounced, warped mass extending across the wrist. The prosthetic was constructed using cotton soaked in liquid latex to build form and texture. Due to limited time and resources, I incorporated select materials acquired shortly before filming, including a prosthetic eyeball and teeth, to enhance the creature-like design.

Makeup was applied to refine the structure, balancing realism with a stylized, cartoon-inspired aesthetic. Bright, unconventional colors were used to maintain a heightened visual tone while preserving surface detail.

Integration & Texture
Fake blood was added to unify the prosthetic with the actor’s skin and surrounding textures. Because of the compressed filming schedule, the latex did not fully cure. Instead of correcting this, I embraced the material’s natural movement. The subtle stretching and tearing of the latex during performance, combined with the fluid interaction of the blood, contributed to a more organic and visually dynamic effect.

CGI Enhancement
For the digital component, I pursued a retro, 80s-inspired horror aesthetic. The model was intentionally kept simple, with minimal animation keyframes. Motion tracking was deliberately loosened to avoid perfect synchronization, echoing the slightly imperfect quality characteristic of early CGI. This stylistic choice reinforced the film’s tone and complemented the practical effects.