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That Darren Aronofsky’s film was nominated for several Oscars surprises no one who has seen the film. But the film was also highly praised and honoured at the VES and BAFTA Awards. LOOK FX, the studio that created the effects, shows what was done and how – including the set clean-ups that are noticeable only in retrospect.