Titanic's sinking scenes were primarily achieved through a combination of miniatures, matte paintings, and CGI, resulting in visually stunning and realistic shots.

Pyrotechnics, often used in action and war films, involves the controlled detonation of explosives to simulate explosions, gunfire, and other destructive effects.

Matt Mingus, a professional stuntman known for his daring feats, executed the impressive motorcycle jump over the Great Wall of China in 'The Great Wall'.

In 'Lord of the Rings,' forced perspective was employed to make armies appear larger than they actually were, creating the illusion of vast battlefields.

The Matrix revolutionized action cinema with its innovative use of the bullet-time effect, where the camera seemingly moves through a frozen scene while the subject moves in slow motion.

Physical effects encompass the use of tangible props, sets, and costumes to bring scenes to life, creating a sense of realism and immersion for the audience.

Animatronics involves the use of mechanical or electronic devices to create realistic movements and expressions in puppets, props, or characters, often used to bring fantastical creatures to life.

Jurassic Park seamlessly blended practical effects, including animatronics and puppets, with CGI to bring the dinosaurs to life, creating a groundbreaking cinematic experience.

A body double is a stunt performer who physically resembles the actor and takes their place during dangerous or challenging scenes, ensuring the actor's safety.

Toy Story was the first feature-length film entirely created using CGI, revolutionizing the animation industry and setting a new standard for computer-generated effects.

Wirework involves the use of wires or harnesses to suspend actors or objects, allowing them to perform stunts and movements that would be impossible otherwise.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone combined practical effects, such as elaborate sets and props, with CGI to bring the magical world to life, creating visually stunning battle scenes.

Green screen, also known as chroma key compositing, is a technique where a green or blue screen is used to isolate the subject, allowing filmmakers to replace the background with computer-generated elements.

The Abyss seamlessly blended practical effects, including underwater sets and props, with CGI to create realistic and immersive underwater scenes, including the iconic sunken ship.

Stop-motion animation involves physically manipulating objects frame by frame to create the illusion of movement, often used to bring inanimate objects to life.