SFX makeup, or special effects makeup, is the art of using prosthetics, makeup, and other materials to create illusions that appear to be real on camera. It is a subset of special FX makeup that uses many of the same materials as special effects makeup, but it involves applying larger prosthetic pieces to someones body to achieve the desired look. SFX makeup can be used to create a wide range of effects, from realistic wounds and scars to non-human creatures and aging effects. SFX makeup artists use standard stage/movie makeup, but they also use a variety of prosthetics, often made of latex, silicone, or rubber, and some even include moveable, robotic parts. The process of creating SFX makeup requires a lot of creativity, imagination, and skill, and it can take many hours to achieve the desired effect. SFX makeup can be used in film, television, theater, and photography, and it allows filmmakers to achieve realistic effects that range from creating iconic superheroes like Iron Man to bringing monsters like Godzilla to life.