What Famous Movie Scenes Looked Like Before Visual Effects

Visual effects are a vital component of just about every major Hollywood movie these days, and like any tool, its effectiveness typically comes down to how and why it's used. Without computer graphics and special effects, our favorite movies would’ve been completely different: less credible explosions, not-so-scenic landscapes, and some of the most popular characters totally absent. CGI can also be extremely versatile in the hands of the right artists, dazzling not only the eyes but also the heart and the mind. And these films created iconic movie locations out of thin air, added complex digital characters into the mix and cleverly concealed elements of the filmmaking process.