Special Effects and Visual Effects

Practical effects involve the use of physical props, sets, and materials to create illusions and effects in a film or other media.

Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) involves the use of computer software to create realistic digital images and animations.

Motion capture involves the use of actors wearing special suits and sensors to capture their movements, which are then used to create realistic digital animations.

Stop-motion animation involves the process of creating animated films by physically moving and photographing objects frame by frame.

Compositing involves the use of compositing techniques to combine live-action footage with computer-generated elements.

3D modeling involves the process of creating realistic digital models and textures for use in computer-generated imagery.

Physics simulation involves the use of computer software to simulate the behavior of physical objects.

Environment creation involves the process of creating realistic digital environments and landscapes for use in computer-generated imagery.

Character creation involves the use of computer software to create realistic digital characters and creatures.

Post-production involves the process of adding visual effects to a film or other media after the initial filming has been completed.

Destruction simulation involves the use of computer software to create realistic digital explosions and other destructive effects.

Fluid simulation involves the process of creating realistic digital water and other fluid effects for use in computer-generated imagery.

Fire and smoke simulation involves the use of computer software to create realistic digital fire and smoke effects.

Hair and fur simulation involves the process of creating realistic digital hair and fur effects for use in computer-generated imagery.

Cloth simulation involves the use of computer software to create realistic digital clothing and fabric effects.