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'Iron Man' crew had desired effects


May 05, 2008 [...] Nelson, an Oscar winner for "Gladiator," strove for photorealism in Paramount's blockbuster comic book film, mindful that the characters had to be kept front and center. When Robert Downey Jr. suits up in his metal exoskeleton, the gleaming body armor is a combination of computer-generated versions, created by lead VFX house Industrial Light + Magic, and practical, built by Stan Winston Studios. Attack of the Clones and animation supervisor Hal Hickel (Pirates of the Caribbean), developed several suit variations, including different sizes and flying abilities.

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