special effects
plural noun
: visual or sound effects introduced into a movie, video recording, or taped television production
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Carter’s process begins with detailed scene-by-scene rundowns cataloging locations, times of day, characters, props, graphics, and special effects.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
The ride will achieve its 72 mph by using 4,100 feet of elaborate track that begins in the upper level of the park across from the entrance to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the area that previously hosted Universal Hollywood’s special effects and animal shows.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
The Knott’s Scary Farm interactive lantern can trigger special effects at more than 100 activation locations.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The storied production included building a scale model of the ship, boundary-pushing special effects and expeditions to the actual Titanic wreck.
—Jon Landau, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
The ride will achieve its 72 mph by using 4,100 feet of elaborate track that begins in the upper level of the park across from the entrance to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the area that previously hosted Universal Hollywood’s special effects and animal shows.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
The Knott’s Scary Farm interactive lantern can trigger special effects at more than 100 activation locations.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The storied production included building a scale model of the ship, boundary-pushing special effects and expeditions to the actual Titanic wreck.
—Jon Landau, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Special effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20effects. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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