computer-generated scene

[/kəmˈpjuːtər ˈdʒɛnəreɪtɪd siːn/]
nounpl: computer-generated scenes
cena gerada por computador
1. A visual sequence or image created entirely or primarily through computer graphics and digital rendering technology, rather than filmed with cameras or physical sets
The movie featured a stunning computer-generated scene of a futuristic city skyline.
O filme apresentava uma impressionante cena gerada por computador de um horizonte de cidade futurista.
2. In film and television production, a segment that uses CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery) to depict environments, characters, or effects that would be difficult or impossible to film practically
The battle sequence was entirely a computer-generated scene created by the visual effects team.
A sequência de batalha era inteiramente uma cena gerada por computador criada pela equipe de efeitos visuais.
The term became increasingly prominent in Brazil and Portugal following the rise of Hollywood blockbusters and the expansion of local film industries adopting advanced visual effects technology. In both Brazilian and Portuguese media discourse, there is ongoing discussion about balancing computer-generated scenes with practical effects, reflecting global debates about authenticity in filmmaking.
NYC Slang
CGI scene, digital scene, or 'fully rendered'
Synonyms / Sinônimos
CGI scenedigitally rendered scenevirtual scene3D scenesynthetic scene
Antonyms / Antônimos
live-action scenepractical scenefilmed scenereal-world scene

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cena gerada por computador
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cena gerada digitalmente
Alternative variation used in media and entertainment industry
São Paulo
cena CGI or cena de computador
Shorter informal versions used in film industry circles
Portugal
cena gerada por computador
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; European Portuguese uses identical term

Related Words

CGIvisual effectsdigital animationmotion capturerendering3D modelingVFX

Related Idioms & Phrases

all CGI
created from scratch digitally
pixel-perfect scene
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