13 Movie Visual Effects We Thought Were CGI, But Aren't

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13 Movie Visual Effects We Thought Were CGI, But Aren't

Since its origin, cinematography has progressed significantly, particularly in the field of stunning visuals (visual effects). CGI has dominated numerous films in recent decades, from tragedies to blockbusters. The use of CGI, while groundbreaking, has received significant attention in recent years. But what exactly is computer-generated imagery (CGI), what does it entail, and how is it utilized to depict more fanciful yet credible stories?

Since its beginning in the 80’s, computerized special effects in movies have evolved a lot. Many 3d films now rely on special effects companies, including Scientific Light & Magic, as well as Weta, to enrich their storylines with breathtaking visual effects.

Grab some popcorn and join us this week as we take a sequential journey through some of cinema's most memorable visual effects scenes that actually…aren't computer generated at all. 

Anything remotely difficult in real life now appears to be CGI to us, but that doesn't mean it is. Consider the following scenario:

The Handmaid's Tale

Some of the Chicago War Zone in Season 5 of The Handmaid's Tale wasn't CGI. When June and Janine are trying to run from the planes, and there's an explosion, that was a practical effect-which meant the art department needed to make pre- and post-explosion versions of the street. CRACKED. COM

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The Last Jedi

The stone building blowing up in The Last Jedi didn't use any CGI. It's the moment when Luke realizes Kylo Ren and Rey are communicating using the Force, and it was all done as a practical effect. CRACKED COM

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Wonder Woman 1984

The scenes with young Diana in Wonder Woman 1984 had little CGI. They only green-screened some fantastical elements, but it's really Lilly Aspell doing all the running, swimming, jumping, and climbing. CRACKED COM

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The Force Awakens

Rey's bread in the bowl in The Force Awakens was actually a practical effect. It was done with a contraption involving a vacuum dump and an inflatable bladder. CRACKED COM

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Wolf of Wall Street

The distortion in Wolf of Wall Street's quaaludes scene was done in-camera. Director of photography Rodrigo Prieto says that to capture his experience, for several moments, we used the Alexa shooting 12 frames per second and using the shutter at 360 degrees. CRACKED COM

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Last Night in Soho

There's no green-screen involved in the mirror scene in Last Night in Soho. Director Edgar Wright said, What's being shot is really there. The sequences with the mirror stuff is not green screen. There are tricks like double sets, mirrors that would slide back within the camera. CRACKED COM

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Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

The chocolate river in Charlie & The Chocolate Factory wasn't CGI. CGI wouldn't just cost more, it would really limit what they could do on set, so they went with practical effects. Tim Burton's note was just to Make sure it looks edible. CRACKED COM

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