What make up effects are computer generated?

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What make up effects are computer generated?Today, makeup techniques and computer-generated images come together to create visions like Lord Voldemort's snake-like face in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005). For that look, make-up was applied to actor Ralph Fiennes' face in the usual way, but computer wizardry flattened his face and altered his nose [source: Internet Movie Database].

Mask Cover Grease PaintProsthetics must be covered up to blend in with an actor's skin, and everyday makeup isn't heavy enough to complete the illusion. Professionals use mask cover grease paint to completely and evenly cover prosthetic attachments, finishing with powder to seal the paint and prevent it from smudging.Read more: Theatre Makeup for Fat Special Effects | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_6951110_theatre-makeup-fat-special-effects.html#ixzz1IZDSGvyxWhat products are used today?

Who applies the makeup today?Each film make-up artist is assigned specific actors to look after. The make-up artist will have detailed notes, sketches and photos as reference to help achieve the right look. And for continuity, the make-up artist probably will make his own notes and maybe even shoot photos of the actor in make-up. During the day, the make-up artist or an assistant will touch up the actor's make-up and change it as required by the scenes being filmed [source: Penny Delamar].

How would Hoggles mask have been built today?Achieving the right look can be a time-consuming process, particularly if the make-up includes special effects. Turning Ron Perlman into Hellboy for the movie of the same name (2004) took two-and-a-half hours every day that stretched into four with breaks for the actor. Foam prosthetic pieces covered the actor's back, chest and head. A full-front facial prosthetic covered all but the actor's lower lip, which had its own piece. Once everything was on, the suit had to be painted and hair added [sources: IMDB].

Another example:"First, we started the process by painting a detailed 'grid' on each actor's face. Each grid consists of hundreds of specifically painted marks, which map out each actor's individual facial structure, allowing us to digitally capture their unique facial movements," Taylor explains. "Each day, we paint the identical detailed grid back on their face with special phosphorescent paint. Placement and symmetry are crucial. [http://www.filmink.com.au/news/the-art-of-avatar-makeup/]

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