50 Iconic Movie Transformations: Incredible Makeup and CGI in Film #Infographic

Cinema as we know it is little more than 100 years old. In that short time, we’ve experienced timeless characters on the big screen that will last forever. Many of these icons, including Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, Beetlejuice, and Freddy Krueger, were created by master artists using a mix of makeup and practical effects.

Others, such as Gollum from The Lord of the Rings franchise, were created solely using motion capture and CGI techniques. This graphic explores the evolution of these two approaches, and the line at which they intersect. While some modern movies are still employing traditional makeup techniques, more and more films are utilizing CGI.

The graphic also explores interesting anecdotes about what some of the actors experienced as they prepared to transform into their characters. Ultimately, readers will take a stroll down Movie Memory Lane, and will decide whether they prefer practical effects or CGI in movies. The debate will likely rage on for years!