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SYSK’s Summer Movie Playlist: Special Effects: A Short History

2025/6/27
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The hosts discuss the three main categories of special effects: practical effects (physical effects in front of the camera), in-camera effects (effects that happen inside the camera), and post-production effects (CGI effects). They explain that often a combination of these techniques is used.
  • Practical effects include makeup, prosthetics, explosions, and lighting effects.
  • In-camera effects include slow motion, fast motion, and stop tricks.
  • Post-production effects primarily involve CGI.

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Special effects have been around since the first movies. In fact, the techniques the earliest filmmakers created are still around today, we just use computers to do them faster and cheaper. Put on your beret and get ready for SYSK film class.

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