practical effects
[PRAK-ti-kul i-FEKTS]
nounpl: practical effects
efeitos práticos
1. Physical effects created on a film or television set using tangible objects, props, and materials, rather than digital or computer-generated imagery
The director preferred practical effects over CGI for the explosion scene.
O diretor preferiu efeitos práticos em vez de CGI para a cena da explosão.
2. Real-world consequences or results that have a tangible impact on daily life or operations
The new policy has practical effects on how employees manage their time.
A nova política tem efeitos práticos sobre como os funcionários gerenciam seu tempo.
3. Actual, observable outcomes in contrast to theoretical or hypothetical results
The practical effects of climate change are already visible in coastal communities.
Os efeitos práticos das mudanças climáticas já são visíveis nas comunidades costeiras.
This term is particularly relevant in contemporary filmmaking discourse, as there's an ongoing debate between practical effects advocates and digital effects proponents. In Brazil and Portugal, independent and art-house filmmakers often emphasize practical effects as part of their artistic approach. In Hollywood, renewed interest in practical effects reflects both nostalgia for classical filmmaking and audience appreciation for tangible, on-set work visible in final productions.
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