The illusions used in the
film,
television, and
entertainment industries to simulate the imagined events in a story are traditionally called special effects (a.k.a. SFX or SPFX). In modern films, special effects are usually used to alter previously-filmed elements by adding, removing or enhancing objects within the scene. The use of special effects is more common in big-budget films, but affordable
animation and
compositing software enables even amateur filmmakers to create professional-looking effects.
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