special effects
plural noun
: visual or sound effects introduced into a movie, video recording, or taped television production
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Some fans griped that the writing of the new season hasn’t been as strong, with characters voicing too much overlapping exposition and bickering amid thick layers of special effects.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
Game-engine and performance-capture technology continue to reshape moviemaking at the highest level, from virtual production environments to animation/special effects pipelines.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025
Sure, the visuals and special effects are as snazzy as ever as ever, and the fresh, fiery villain Varang (played by Oona Chaplin) is a movie-stealing gem.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Andy then gave it a real magical feel, working with our production designer Paul Austerberry and our DP Danny Vilar and our special effects crew to mist the whole stage for days and days.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
Game-engine and performance-capture technology continue to reshape moviemaking at the highest level, from virtual production environments to animation/special effects pipelines.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025
Sure, the visuals and special effects are as snazzy as ever as ever, and the fresh, fiery villain Varang (played by Oona Chaplin) is a movie-stealing gem.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Andy then gave it a real magical feel, working with our production designer Paul Austerberry and our DP Danny Vilar and our special effects crew to mist the whole stage for days and days.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Special effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20effects. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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