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special effect
This term refers specifically to the technical illusions used in visual media. While often used interchangeably with "CGI" (Computer Generated Imagery), a special effect encompasses both physical "practical effects" created on set—such as miniatures or pyrotechnics—and digital manipulations added in post-production.
In professional industry contexts, a distinction is often made between "special effects" (SFX), which are physical and happen during filming, and "visual effects" (VFX), which are digital and happen after filming. However, in general conversation, "special effect" serves as a broad umbrella term for any artificial simulation of reality.
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The movie relied heavily on a special effect to make the dragon look real.
That special effect for the explosion was absolutely stunning.
I wonder if they used a practical special effect or CGI for this scene.
The anime uses a unique special effect to represent the character's psychic powers.
We need a better special effect for the ghost's disappearance.
The director wanted a subtle special effect rather than something flashy.
Look at that special effect in the background of the shot.
The play used a simple special effect to simulate falling snow on stage.