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How Superhero Costumes Have Evolved Over 80 Years In TV And Movies

Robert Pattinson's batsuit in "The Batman" (2022) was the most practical version yet of the iconic hero's batsuit. And it was possible in part due to technological advancements in the past 80 years that have transformed superhero costumes in movies and TV shows. Marvel and DC movies like "Iron Man" (2008) and "Man of Steel" (2013) have consistently utilized the latest technology to make costumes more real than ever. 3D printing, CGI, and motion-capture technology all helped create costumes with greater detail and practicality to craft the realistic superhuman figures we see on-screen. "The Batman" is available to own on digital download from May 23, 2022, and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD from June 13, 2022.

Posted by Insider Entertainment on Tuesday, May 24, 2022

How Costumes Are Destroyed For Movies And TV

Breakdown artists, sometimes called agers, dyers, or textile artists, work behind the scenes to fake all the damage on a character’s costume. Sarah Blostein has done breakdown work on “The Boys,” “The Strain,” “Ready or Not,” “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and “Station Eleven.” Because movie and TV show scenes are frequently shot out of order, sweat stains and rips have to be replicated. Sarah walked us through how to create convincing fresh and aged blood stains on a shirt, what materials look the most like dirt, and the very specific way to make a bullet hole look realistic.

Posted by Insider Entertainment on Wednesday, March 9, 2022