visual effect

American

[vizh-oo-uhl i-fekt] / ˈvɪʒ u əl ɪˈfɛkt /

noun

Movies, Television.

Usually visual effects a special effect that is added to a film or video in post-production, as computer-generated imagery. VFX

Etymology

Origin of visual effect

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

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Instead its "load-based" EA permit says that discharges should not have "adverse effects" on plants or animals in the water and that there should be "no significant adverse visual effect".

From BBC • May 10, 2025

It created the visual effect of more than doubling what Trump was able to turn, despite covering his ear with a comically oversized bandage and everything.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2024

For arresting visual effect, she included shadow puppet theater.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2024

Ms. West and Mr. Rainer develop resilient herbaceous mixes: several or more compatible, interlocking species of similar height, chosen to create multiple moments of visual effect throughout the season.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

And when he's done I want to say: "There is a qualitative difference in the visual effect of the room."

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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