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Special effect. Special effects (often abbreviated as F/X or simply FX) are illusions or visual tricks used in the theatre, film, television, video game, amusement park and simulator industries to simulate the imagined events in a story or virtual world. It is sometimes abbreviated as SFX, but this may also refer to sound effects.
A sound effect (or audio effect) is an artificially created or enhanced sound, or sound process used to emphasize artistic or other content of films, television shows, live performance, animation, video games, music, or other media. In motion picture and television production, a sound effect is a sound recorded and presented to make a specific ...
Special effects (usually visual), illusions used in film, television, and entertainment. Sound effects, sounds that are artificially created or enhanced. SFX (magazine), a British magazine covering the topics of science fiction and fantasy. SFX (Science Fiction Expo), a convention in Toronto, Canada. SFX Entertainment, American promoter.
A Foley artist at work. In filmmaking, Foley[a] is the reproduction of everyday sound effects that are added to films, videos, and other media in post-production to enhance audio quality. [1] Foley is named after sound-effects artist Jack Foley. [2] Foley sounds are used to enhance the auditory experience of a movie.
Prosthetic makeup. Prosthetic makeup also known as special makeup effects or FX prosthesis, is the process of using prosthetic sculpting, molding and casting techniques to create advanced cosmetic effects. Prosthetics are used on stage and screen to create fantasy creatures, simulated injuries, or likenesses of other people.
Visual effects (sometimes abbreviated VFX) is the process by which imagery is created or manipulated outside the context of a live-action shot in filmmaking and video production. The integration of live-action footage and other live-action footage or CGI elements to create realistic imagery is called VFX.
Eiji Tsuburaya, the "Father of Tokusatsu" and co-creator of the Godzilla series, as well as the main creator of the Ultra series.. A special effects supervisor, also referred to as a special effects director, special effects coordinator or SFX supervisor, is an individual who works on a commercial, theater, television or film set creating special effects.
Sound recording and reproduction is the electrical, mechanical, electronic, or digital inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording. Acoustic analog recording is achieved by a ...