The Way SFX Have Changed Cinema Over the Generations

The Way SFX Have Changed Cinema Over the Generations

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From the physical effects of classic filmmaking to the mind-bending visuals of today’s big-budget films, SFX have continuously revolutionised the world of cinema. In the early years, movie creators had to rely on tricks like small-scale models, background paintings, and early animation techniques to generate effects. One of the most notable early examples of this is *King Kong* (1933), which animated the massive creature using frame-by-frame animation. The effects may look basic by today's standards, but they were pioneering at the time, entrancing crowds worldwide.

Jump forward to the 1990s, and movie effects took a huge advance with films like *Jurassic Park* (1993). Steven Spielberg’s iconic film mixed life-like models with cutting-edge CGI, bringing to life some of the most lifelike dinosaurs ever shown in movies. It signaled the start of a fresh period, where digital animation could construct impossible movie trailer landscapes in previously impossible ways. The impact of *Jurassic Park* raised the bar for the role of computer effects in films, inspiring a generation of filmmakers.

Today, films like *Avatar* and *Avengers: Endgame* display the height of power of {modern visual effects|today