special effect

• Ein künstlich erzeugter visueller oder akustischer Effekt in Film, Fernsehen, Theater oder Videospielen, der imaginäre Ereignisse simuliert oder die Erzählung verstärkt, oft mithilfe von Computeranimation oder praktischen Tricks.

An illusion or visual trick created for film, television, theater, or video games to simulate imagined events or enhance storytelling, often involving computer-generated imagery or practical techniques.

1. Visual or audio illusionB1formal

   An artificial illusion or technique used in film, television, or theater to create imaginary scenes or enhance reality.

   Spezialeffekt

   • The movie used incredible special effects to create the alien world.
   • Modern special effects rely heavily on computer-generated imagery.
   • The explosion was a practical special effect, not digital.

2. Digital manipulationB2informal

   A digital technique used to alter or enhance images, videos, or audio in post-production.

   Digitale Effekte

   • The video editor added special effects to make the scene more dramatic.
   • Special effects in video games have become incredibly realistic.
   • He learned how to create special effects using software like After Effects.