Illusory impressions created in the production of a motion picture. Effects are not limited to visual illusions only but also to audio illusions. Most effects are achieved through manipulation of the lens, film or sound waves. Other effects are achieved by mechanical manipulation of the actual set Found on http://www.allmovie.com/glossary/term/special+effects
(SFX) the term covers many different ways of altering the appearance of raw imagery. An effect may be as simple as adding a blur or may involve very complex effects animation, such as explosions
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Sound or video used in the editing process to heighten drama or suggest a time, place or story element. Often used as a transition. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22469