Special effects makeup made an large impact on the film industry in 2011 and many people do not realize how this technique shapes characters in a movie. Makeup artists should be given some credit for their hard work that can be overlooked at time.

In 2011, a few movies that stand out for their extraordinary makeup effects include J. Edgar and the Harry Potter films. First, J. Edgar, a movie about the life of the FBI founder, uses special effects makeup to age the man from his teens until his early 70s. J. Edgar Hoover is played by Leonardo DiCaprio and his personal makeup artist, whom has followed him since Titanic, did the makeup for this film. Prosthetic were used for his nose and teeth to show the aging process.

In the Harry Potter films has shown special effects makeup in a brilliant light for almost a decade. The makeup has not only been nominated for Oscar Awards, but has won the Oscar for best makeup.

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