Morphing into 'Iron Woman' Video

Video description: When "Iron Man" is released on DVD on Tuesday, expect to find lots of behind-the-scenes footage of the making of this blockbuster. Some of the most captivating and fun technology used is motion capture, which CNET's Kara Tsuboi was all too eager to try out at Industrial Light & Magic's San Francisco headquarters. Watch as her special spandex suit helps her transform from reporter to "Iron Woman."

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