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CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery)<\/strong> refers to the creation of 2D or 3D<\/a> digital images, animations<\/a>, and visual effects<\/strong> using computer software. It is widely used in films, television, video games, advertising, virtual reality, architecture, and engineering.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Applications of CGI in Filmmaking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Character Creation<\/strong> \u2013 Used to bring fantasy creatures, de-aged actors, and digital doubles<\/strong> to life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Environments & Worlds<\/strong> \u2013 Helps build realistic and fantasy landscapes<\/strong> that would be impossible or expensive to film.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Special Effects (VFX)<\/strong> \u2013 Explosions, fire, water, weather, and supernatural effects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Motion Capture (MoCap)<\/strong> \u2013 Capturing real-life movements and converting them into CGI characters (e.g., Gollum in The Lord of the Rings<\/em>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. 3D Animation & Gaming<\/strong> \u2013 Used in animated films and video games to create immersive experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Examples for 3D & 2D CGI images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    History & Evolution of CGI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • 1972 \u2013 First CGI Hand Animation<\/strong> (created by Ed Catmull and Fred Parke).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1982 \u2013 TRON<\/em> (First Extensive Use of CGI in Film).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1993 \u2013 Jurassic Park<\/em> revolutionized CGI with realistic dinosaurs.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2009 \u2013 Avatar<\/em> advanced CGI with photorealistic motion capture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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      CGI Hand video \u2013 1972<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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