Tag: practical effects

Sci-Fi on a Budget: Smart Concepts Over Expensive Effects
Joel Chanca - 14 Jan, 2026

Sci-Fi on a Budget: Smart Concepts Over Expensive Effects

You don't need a big budget to make great sci-fi. The best stories use smart concepts, strong emotion, and minimal effects to create unforgettable experiences. Real sci-fi lives in ideas, not explosions.

Practical Effects in Modern Films: Why Directors Still Choose Real Over CGI
Joel Chanca - 14 Dec, 2025

Practical Effects in Modern Films: Why Directors Still Choose Real Over CGI

Why top directors still choose real stunts, animatronics, and physical sets over CGI. Practical effects create realism, emotion, and longevity that digital effects often can't match.