special effects
US /ˌspeʃ.əl ɪˈfekts/
UK /ˌspeʃ.əl ɪˈfekts/

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effetti speciali
illusions or visual tricks used in films, television, or video games to simulate imagined events or to enhance reality
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The movie was praised for its stunning special effects.
Il film è stato elogiato per i suoi sbalorditivi effetti speciali.
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Modern blockbusters rely heavily on computer-generated special effects.
I blockbuster moderni si affidano pesantemente agli effetti speciali generati al computer.