Today it is difficult to imagine what cinema would be like without special effects. Action, science fiction, animation or comedy, the most popular and successful movies largely rely on special effects. However, do we know them? What is hiding behind the magic in action in these great movies?

The exhibition initiates visitors to the stages of conception and creation of special effects in cinema. At the entrance, they obtain an accreditation, which allows them to record themselves all along the itinerary, divided into 5 themes:

The office:

How are special effects born? From preproduction to storyboarding, the preparatory work.

The set:

How are special effects created? Green-screen compositing, motion capture, make-up, staging, animation and tricks...

The studio:

What happens after shooting? Landscape, crowds, explosions, digital doubles, and invisible effects... The possibilities of modifying images are endless!

The movie theater:

Do special effects change the way the audience looks at cinema? Which role do they play today? What is the future of screenings in theaters?

The trailer:

Using their accreditation, visitors can discover their trailers with recordings made during their visit... with an offbeat tone!

Exhibition on display at Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, Paris until August 2018