As the biggest movies in the world right now, the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe utilize cutting edge special effects to bring its colorful characters and environments to life, effectively making the impossible possible through all kinds of post-production tricks. However, what many fans may not realize is that these efforts are not entirely rendered via CGI but through a mix of practical effects with computer-generated visuals.
With over 20 films employing various degrees of special effects to bring the movie magic to audiences -- and to meet tight release dates in the event of unforeseen obstacles behind-the-scenes during production -- there has been a whole variety of visual effects tricks Marvel Studios has used over its prolific history, as the MCU has grown larger and more ambitious.
Check out the video below for the fifteen most notable instances of visual effects trickery by Marvel Studios, blending practical and computer-generated effects across several fan-favorite moments from across the entire history of the MCU and the mix of practical effects and visual effects trickery that made it all possible for the final cut.
From de-aging its cast across a multitude of time periods to replacing actors who were absent from principal photography for extended periods of time due to scheduling conflicts or injuries, Marvel Studios leads the industry with its arsenal of visual effects to keep audiences thrilled and films released on time. With one of the most successful winning streaks of any cinematic franchise, the studio enters its fourth phase preparing to branch out into television while preparing a new slate of films within its shared cinematic universe. And, as the MCU moves boldly into the future with no signs of slowing down, the studio is sure to have even more special effects tricks up its sleeve as it brings a new generation of superheroes to both the big and small screen.
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