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Special effects  

Definition

  • Unusual elements of a motion picture created using a variety of techniques such as computer, mechanical, makeup, pyrotechnic, optical, lighting, camera speed, weather effects, and model techniques; generally used to create effects that normal camera techniques or set action cannot provide or that would be too costly to shoot normally [AAT, alt.]

Entry terms

  • Cinematography special effects
  • Effects, special
  • FX
  • SFX
  • SP-EFX

Notation

  • 119490

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-MZ68BL51-X

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