Visual Effects in Movies: Bridging the Imagination-Reality Divide

Authors

  • Mounika Mandapuram Senior Software Engineer, Technopathz Inc, Austin, TX, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18034/ajhal.v9i1.709

Keywords:

Visual Effects (VFX), Filmmaking, CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery), Special Effects, Cinema, Imagination

Abstract

Visual effects, or VFX, have become essential to contemporary filmmaking. With the use of VFX, directors can take viewers to magical realms, recreate historical epochs, and give life to the wildest of their audiences' imaginations. VFX has revolutionized filmmaking, enabling directors to push the boundaries of storytelling. From otherworldly creatures to breathtaking landscapes, VFX artists bridge the gap between what the mind conceives and what the camera captures. This bridge connects the limitless realm of human imagination with the physical reality of cinematic storytelling. In this article, we highlight the significance of visual effects in modern filmmaking and underline their potential to blur the line between the fantastical and the virtual worlds they portray. In addition, the study digs into the seamless integration of visual effects into live-action sequences, which serves as an example of the artistry required to produce plausible illusions.

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2022-12-31

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2022): July - December Issue

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Mandapuram, M. (2022). Visual Effects in Movies: Bridging the Imagination-Reality Divide. Asian Journal of Humanity, Art and Literature, 9(2), 41-52. https://doi.org/10.18034/ajhal.v9i1.709

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