special effect

• Effet visuel ou illusion créé pour le cinéma, la télévision, le théâtre ou les jeux vidéo afin de simuler des événements imaginaires ou d'enrichir la narration, souvent à l'aide d'images de synthèse ou de techniques pratiques.

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.

   effet spécial

   • 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.

   effet spécial numérique

   • 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.