How Does Hollywood Achieve Those Special Effects?

Published on August 7, 2019 By Chloe Draws

The Dark Knight

Often cited as one of the best superhero films ever made, The Dark Knight sets Batman in a very real and grounded world. Most of director Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking methods rely on practical effects, except for one obvious part: Two-Face.

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While previous iterations have used practical makeup, Nolan opted for CGI to make sure it was easier for actor Aaron Eckhart and also more realistic. Now, we can see holes in his face where cheeks should be. Spooky!