special effects

British  

plural noun

1. films techniques used in the production of scenes that cannot be achieved by normal techniques

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Example Sentences

Yellowstone elevated television to a new level, and did so without special effects or CGI, but instead via a combination of compelling story, strong writing and acting, and cinematography that rivaled that of movies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Nimble and inventive, with convincing special effects work, the film is a charming parable that continually finds ways to reset itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Umba, the movement specialist underneath the simian special effects, is convincing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Russell Tovey says that's thanks to the work of the show's set designers, as well as its special effects team.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

The giants’ special effects machines had gone into overtime, laying planks across ruined support beams so the arena had a proper floor again.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan