15 Instances That Prove Practical Effects Makes Awesome Movie Magic
With CGI being rampant in the movie industry, it seems like everything is possible... Before, to get a special shot, actors, directors, makeup artists, and cameramen had to go through the wringer, with dozens of shots retaken just to get that one perfect shot.
But now, thanks to CGI, a lot of cool shots in Movies can be done with ease... and money. Creating the images digitally takes a huge load of work off the movie crew when it comes to making awesome movie magic.
However, some movie aficionados argue that digitally creating movie shots kills the magic. Well, they might be right. Some of the most classic movie scenes in cinema history are filmed by hand. Gruelingly, one takes after another until the director gets the perfect shot.
So, do you know about all of these practical effect movie shots? Even movie fans don’t know about these 15!
But now, thanks to CGI, a lot of cool shots in Movies can be done with ease... and money. Creating the images digitally takes a huge load of work off the movie crew when it comes to making awesome movie magic.
However, some movie aficionados argue that digitally creating movie shots kills the magic. Well, they might be right. Some of the most classic movie scenes in cinema history are filmed by hand. Gruelingly, one takes after another until the director gets the perfect shot.
So, do you know about all of these practical effect movie shots? Even movie fans don’t know about these 15!
#1 Mission Impossible 2 (2000): As many practical effect shots as possible
Source: Mission: Impossible 2 / Paramount Pictures
#2 The Dark Knight (2008): The Disappearing Pencil Trick Was Shot Practically
Source: The Dark Knight / Warner Bros.
#3 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002): A Soldier Was Really Missing His Eye
Source: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers / New Line Cinema
#4 The Spider-Man (2002): Tobey Maguire Caught The Items On The Lunch Tray Manually
Source: Spider-Man / Sony Pictures Releasing
#5 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (2005): The Squirrels Were Real
Source: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory / Warner Bros. Pictures
#6 Terminator 2 (1991): Some of the best tricks were done via practical effects
Source: Terminator 2: Judgment Day / TriStar Pictures
#7 Interstellar (2014): The Corn Was Planted By Christopher Nolan
Source: Interstellar / Paramount Pictures
#8 Alien: Resurrection (1997): Ripley's Basketball Skills Weren't CGI
Source: Alien Resurrection / 20th Century Fox
#9 Inception (2010): No CGI Was Used For The Fight Scene
Source: Inception / Warner Bros.
#10 Scott Pilgrim Vs The World (2010): Scott Pilgrim's Over-The-Shoulder Shot Was 100% Real
Source: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World / Universal Pictures
#11 Apollo 13 (1995): The Actors Were Really In A Zero-G Environment
Source: Apollo 13 / Universal Pictures
#12 How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000): The Light Gun Was A Prop
Source: Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas / Universal Pictures
#13 Meals on Wheels (1984 ): Benny's Kick Wasn't CGI
Source: Wheels On Meals / Golden Harvest
#14 Blade Runner: 2049 (2017): The Greenhouse Landscape Is Real
Source: Blade Runner: 2049 / Warner Bros. Pictures
#15 Oblivion (2013): The Sky Was Created Via Practical Effects
Source: Oblivion / Universal Pictures
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