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Behind the Scenes: What Green Screens and CGI Can Really Do

The Hollywood movies we all love to watch look completely different while in the making. And the movie industry has come a long way due to major advancements in technology, including impressive CGI (computer-generated imagery) and green screens. I think it’s safe to say that we’re no longer in the era of smoke and mirrors. Hollywood has evolved and oh, boy, can we see the results!

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While we used to have to use our imagination or settle for less than impressive “special effects,” now we don’t have to. And it’s because Hollywood has done such a convincing job for us. But if you’re even somewhat curious when seeing some impressive scenes, you must have wondered, “How do they do that?” Well, most of the time, they’re actually in a big hangar in front of a green screen. And then there’s post-production, which involves a heck of a lot of “after effects.” Check out these cool behind-the-scenes photos revealing the magic of Hollywood.