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Practical effect

In filmmaking, a practical effect is a special effect produced physically, without computer-generated imagery or other post-production techniques. In some contexts, "special effect" is used as a synonym of "practical effect", in contrast to "visual effects" which are created in post-production through photographic manipulation or computer generation.

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Practical effect

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Practical effect → special effect produced physically

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Practical effectis aspecial effect produced physically0.90text
sprinkler systems to create raininstance ofor other mechanical devices to physically manipulate the environment.Pyrotechnics for the appearance of fire and explosions.Weather effects0.80text
fog machines to create smokeinstance ofor other mechanical devices to physically manipulate the environment.Pyrotechnics for the appearance of fire and explosions.Weather effects0.80text
and fake snow.Body mutilation effects such as bullet hit squibsinstance ofor other mechanical devices to physically manipulate the environment.Pyrotechnics for the appearance of fire and explosions.Weather effects0.80text
fake blood to create the illusion of gunshot woundsinstance ofor other mechanical devices to physically manipulate the environment.Pyrotechnics for the appearance of fire and explosions.Weather effects0.80text

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