2011 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS
Best Special Effects Nominees

  1. Katy Perry f/ Kanye West
    "E.T."

    Special Effects by Jeff Dotson for Dot & Effects

    In "E.T." alien princess Katy Perry is transformed in illuminating sequences as Kanye West is encapsulated by a futuristic space craft.

    Video: Katy Perry's Music Video Playlist

    This is a non-voting category.

  2. Chromeo
    "Don't Turn The Lights On"

    Special Effects by The Mill

    Chromeo spins the idea of night vision in their trippy video filled with quirky facial expressions.

    Video: Chromeo's Music Video Playlist

    This is a non-voting category.

  3. Kanye West f/ Dwele Kanye West f/ Dwele
    "Power"

    Special Effects by Nice Shoes & ArtJail

    Kanye West presides over a celestial kingdom complete with sword wielding gladiators, horn sporting guards and wing tipped angels.

    This is a non-voting category.

  4. Linkin Park
    "Waiting For The End"

    Special Effects by Ghost Town Media

    Linkin Park makes visual transformations in "Waiting for the End" with graphic-inspired special effects and mesmerizing light works.

    Video: Linkin Park's Music Video Playlist

    This is a non-voting category.

  5. Manchester Orchestra
    "Simple Math"

    Special Effects by Daniels

    In "Simple Math" characters explode and Manchester Orchestra takes a hair-raising tumble in a slow motion car crash.

    Video: Manchester Orchestra's Music Video Playlist

    This is a non-voting category.

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