Special effects are generally described as effects that can be done while the scene is being captured and are commonly called practical effects. Special effects go hand in hand with visual effects in current methodology, such that it is often difficult to determine what was a special effect and what was a visual effect.
This collaboration has been enhanced by digital technology. For instance, the early acceptance of digital rig removal allowed more freedom for special effects artists to create more
elaborate flying rigs on set while greatly increasing safety for all involved.
Examples of more typical special effects are
This collaboration has been enhanced by digital technology. For instance, the early acceptance of digital rig removal allowed more freedom for special effects artists to create more
elaborate flying rigs on set while greatly increasing safety for all involved.
Examples of more typical special effects are
- bullet hits,
- practical explosions,
- rain,
- fire,
- car gags of all sorts,
- flying rigs,
- motion rigs that shake sets or props or vehicles,
- gimbals to mimic the motion of boats or planes, and
- artificial ocean waves and spray.
