Though blockbusters are synonymous with computer imagery, dramas and art-house films rely extensively on tech magic, too. Don’t be fooled by the naturalism. By Calum Marsh A woman crosses a bustling ...

Video effects are useful for both personal and work calls. Google Meet is now making it easier to set visual effects on the web with a new settings panel. An “Apply visual effects” button appears in ...

The world of visual effects (VFX) has undergone a remarkable transformation with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These innovative solutions have democratized the creation of ...

Richard Trenholm was CNET's film and TV editor, covering the big screen, small screen and streaming. A member of the Film Critic's Circle, he's covered technology and culture from London's tech scene ...

Disney’s live-action adaptations of its most popular animated features have been huge hits for the studio in recent years. Mulan, the most recent remake, premiered on streaming service Disney+ in ...

Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic Dune was long considered an impossible adaptation, too weird to bring to the screen in a truly faithful way, and too beloved by its fans for any filmmaker (even David Lynch ...

In the mid-1960s, special effects in films and TV were the domain of miniatures, matte paintings on glass and optical compositing – all on real film. The effects in Star Trek: The Original Series were ...