CGI

CGI

What is CGI?

Computer-generated imagery (CGI for short) is the application of computer graphics to create or contribute to images in art, printed media, video games, films, television programs, shorts, commercials, videos, and simulators. The visual scenes may be dynamic or static, and may be two-dimensional (2D), though the term "CGI" is most commonly used to refer to 3D computer graphics used for creating scenes or special effects in films and television. Additionally, the use of 2D CGI is often mistakenly referred to as "traditional animation", most often in the case when dedicated animation software such as Adobe Flash or Toon Boomis not used and/or the CGI is hand drawn using (a) tablet(s) and/or mouse. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-generated_imagery

https://www.quora.com/How-did-they-film-create-Harvey-Dents-half-burnt-face-in-The-Dark-Knight, viewed 10.04.16

http://screenrant.com/gotham-tv-show-harvey-dent-two-face-actor, viewed 10.04.16

For films like Batman where millions of pounds are spent creating an action packed CGI filled film, makeup is sometimes pushed to the side. It saddens me that while I am learning about makeup and special effects, the special effects that are used in this film weren't created using makeup. Some types of special effects makeup would involve using prosthetic moulds and would cost a lot of money and take a lot of time; this may be a modern way of saving time and money on a big film like this one. Although I appreciate the quality of the graphics and the artistry of the CGI, it would be very impressive if the design was makeup. In the future many films way stop using special effects makeup and use CGI, putting me out of my dream job. Using this is also another way of making sure the design looks the same every time and is of the same excellent quality, makeup will need a lot more practice and preparation which again is time and money.