How Terminator 2 Really Pulled Off This Awesome Effect

Go behind the scenes to see how groundbreaking practical effects brought the iconic T-1000 liquid metal transformation to ...
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This Gothic Werewolf Movie Features Some of Horror's Most Gruesome Practical Effects

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From 'Oppenheimer' to 'Lord of the Rings,' how 10 films used practical special effects to create movie magic

Christopher Nolan only wanted to use practical effects for his new movie, "Oppenheimer." Filmmakers used paintings and camera tricks to achieve their effects before computers and CGI. Practical ...
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Before CGI Took Over: Cinema’s 8 Best Practical Effects Masterpieces

Living in an era where AI is slowly taking over filmmaking, I cannot stop thinking about the time when filmmakers were literally creating special effects manually. From cosmic battles to dystopian ...
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10 Best Movies with Practical Effects, Ranked

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