Special effects

Special effects are used within many films to create an outstanding atmosphere to support the visual of a story. They act as an illusion to create a realistic world. These effects can be categorised into mechanical / physical effects and visual / optical effects.

Visual effects (VFX) - could include using CGI and animation. 
VFX are image manipulated effects created digitally to create a desired environment which would not be possible to create in real life as there may be obstacles, such as the story line including a made up world, the expense, dangers etc. 

Film examples 🎬
- Interstellar 
- Life of pi
- The Hunger Games
- The Wolf of Wall Street 
- Harry Potter

Mechanical effects - 
Unlike optical effects, physical effects are created live on set rather than in post production and often include large scale props and makeup. To create realistic character effects, prosthetic may be used, the same for location or settings where cars or buildings may be blown up etc. 

Film examples 🎬
- Independence day 
- The dark knight - makeup
- Edward Scissorhands - makeup 
- Alice in wonderland - makeup

Inserted is a clip I have edited in Premiere Pro, initially learning how to use and do some visual effects with the features the software has.