special effects
plural noun
: visual or sound effects introduced into a movie, video recording, or taped television production
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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.
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
The program will help students build real skills in film, TV, music production, AI, 3D design, immersive tech and special effects.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Dec. 2025
Our special effects team Kenneth Calhoun, Ryan Ward, and Salina Ward have some stunning practical effects in store.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
The program will help students build real skills in film, TV, music production, AI, 3D design, immersive tech and special effects.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Dec. 2025
Our special effects team Kenneth Calhoun, Ryan Ward, and Salina Ward have some stunning practical effects in store.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Special effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20effects. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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