In the 21st century, computer-generated imagery (CGI) has become a crutch for Hollywood to create vast kingdoms and vicious beasts without needing to spend money on expensive costumes and makeup. It’s only really been in the last two years, however, that CGI has become good enough to convince audiences of its legitimacy, creating tangible technological props with a high degree of realism.
In reality, CGI should only be used sparingly, like Tipp-ex, carefully correcting small mistakes, or used in the background to add extra detail to a spectacular scene. For the likes of Disney and modern superhero movies, however, CGI has been brought to the forefront, used to construct entire characters as well as complete cinematic frames, confusing audiences as to whether a film should be classed as live-action or animation.
formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.