Special effects and visual effects: what is the difference ...
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Recently, thanks to the introduction and dissemination of very powerful animation and compositing software and also relatively affordable prices, the VFXs are simpler and cheaper than SFX: this is the reason why more and more explosions, splashes of blood or the glare of the shots are today made through visual effects. In other words, the special effects are applied on the set during production, while the visual effects take place in post-production.
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