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In filmmaking, what are "practical effects"?

Question #151655. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Aug 23 2024.
Originally posted Aug 23 2024 8:32 PM.

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Practical effects are using a three-dimensional model to look like something much bigger. A great example is the ships in the "Star Wars" movies as they flew in space. Another film that used this technique was the original "Top Gun." It looked like they were real jets flying but they were actually models in a backyard lot!

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Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Aug 23 2024.
Aug 23 2024, 8:35 PM
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