Don Levy: A cinematic journey through visual effects

The video explores the evolution of visual effects in cinema, highlighting how movies have become a powerful medium for creating illusions. It delves into the history of visual effects, starting with early pioneers like the Lumière brothers and Georges Méliès, and discusses the principles of illusion that underpin visual effects. The video also covers key milestones and techniques in visual effects, from stop motion to CG animation, and recent advancements in software. It emphasizes the ongoing quest for perfection in visual effects and concludes with acknowledgments to contributors.

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