CGI Magic That Made Your Favorite Films and Shows Possible

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Rise of the Planet of the Apes wouldn't have been such a success if it wasn't for the film's incredible digital effects. Andy Serkis donned a motion-capture suit to play Caesar, the hyper-intelligent chimp who leads a revolt against the shelter's abusive staff. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

Avengers: Infinity War

Avengers: Infinity War transformed an 8,000-acre farm in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia into the fields of Wakanda. Trees that were indigenous to Africa were added to the terrain, as well as a makeshift river. Although it appeared as though thousands were fighting on the battlefield, there were only about 70 actors and stunt performers—CGI added 500 digital people and about 10,000 beasts.

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Post originally appeared on Inside Mystery.