For more than ten years, independent filmmakers were told that visual effects would make their films look as good as those made by studios. Digital tools got cheaper, compositing software got easier ...

Digital visual effects have been an integral part of the filmmaking process for decades but their increased use over the years has had some moviegoers convinced that Hollywood is far too reliant on ...

CGI may be the go-to option for a lot of special effects these days, but there are some movie scenes you may have thought had to be computer-generated that were actually done with practical effects.

Fantasy movies are often only as good as the ability of their special effects to convince you that you’re watching another world. And even today, the most impressive special effects are often ...

Nolan’s career is defined by his steadfast commitment to practical effects, a philosophy that prioritizes in-camera illusions over digital creations whenever possible. This dedication is precisely ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook And what about that scene where Marge Dursley (Pam Ferris) gets inflated in Harry Potter and the ...