TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS USED IN CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP A CASE STUDY OF FEMI ADEBAYO’S SEVEN DOORS
Abstract
1.1 Background to the Study
Special effects (SFX) makeup is a crucial component of the entertainment industry, significantly
enhancing storytelling in movies, television, and theartre. It enables filmmakers to create realistic
visual illusions by transforming actors into supernatural beings, aging characters, or simulating
injuries (Nakamura, 2017). This artistic application helps bring stories to life, making them more
immersive and engaging for audiences. Nollywood—the Nigerian film industry—has
increasingly embraced the use of special effects to improve film quality and audience
engagement. The importance of SFX makeup in Nollywood has become more evident in films
that require action sequences, horror elements, or mythical storytelling. One such movie is Seven
Doors, produced by Femi Adebayo, where SFX makeup played a significant role in depicting
supernatural characters and effects (Premium Times Nigeria, 2024). As Nollywood expands its
storytelling techniques, SFX makeup is evolving to meet the industry’s growing demand for
high-quality visual effects.
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