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special effects

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plural noun

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

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"Those are expensive, whether they are special effects or location shots. In order to be able to afford these they need cheap labour, which Hungary can provide," Havens said.

From Barron's

But there are still niches that appeal to Chinese audiences, including family movies, big blockbusters laden with special effects and animated franchises.

From Los Angeles Times

“We had to reduce the idea of ‘31 minutes’ to 20 minutes in a small space, without lighting, without special effects,” explains Díaz.

From Los Angeles Times

Directed by Burgess Meredith, who also plays a murder suspect, it adds a thrilling chase up the actual Eiffel Tower, no special effects required.

From Los Angeles Times

Every year Halloween comes around, and with it those classic horror flicks, with their dated special effects and well-timed scare scenes that make us jump even though we know they’re coming.

From Salon