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Special and Visual Effects. Special/Visual Effects. Used to create the impression of something happening on screen that is otherwise too difficult/dangerous/physically impossible to otherwise achieve. Used heavily in Science Fiction / Fantasy films Equal place in Action / Adventure films
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Special/Visual Effects Used to create the impression of something happening on screen that is otherwise too difficult/dangerous/physically impossible to otherwise achieve. Used heavily in Science Fiction / Fantasy films Equal place in Action / Adventure films Quite often utilised further in other genres to enhance the viewer’s experience and strengthen whatever settings/impressions the movie is trying to give.
Physical effects used on location and captured by the camera. Can be an optical effect (eg. multiple exposures) Can be a mechanical effect (eg. Props, scenery, models, prosthetics, atmospheric and pyrotechnic effects. The difference Special Effects
Refers to any digital post-production: Compositiong of live action and computer-generated imagery (CGI) Most created with animation and compositing software. Encompasses composition, matte painting, keying, texturing, rotoscoping and animatronics. The difference Visual Effects
SFX - Examples Load clips on: Bullet hit squibs Explosions
VFX - Examples Load clips on: Set Extension CGI Keying Matte Painting / Set Extension
Safety Safety is of prime concern when recording any shots including special effects. A Risk Assessment form is a good way of proving that safety considerations have been observed.
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