special effects

NOUN

special film techniques

Synonyms

WEAK

FX animation mechanical effects optical effects process photography

Example Sentences

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The more intricate Rocky puppet that appears on screen was later designed by Neal Scanlan, a legendary special effects artist, at the Creature Shop in London.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Earlier this month, the organization hosted a seminar with special effects makeup artist Veniesa Dillon on sculpting techniques and prosthetic application.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Mr. Birney has a mesmerizing ability to create special effects via the simplest measures, such as by creating a shimmering, magical figure out of what looks like simply an overexposed bit of film.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Russell Tovey says that's thanks to the work of the show's set designers, as well as its special effects team.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

But then Laleh started talking again, making fun of the special effects.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram