CGI Magic That Made Your Favorite Films and Shows Possible

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The movie magic of the Harry Potter film series required plenty of movie (and wizarding) magic. In this scene from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the books "summoned" by Hermione in the Hogwarts library were actually being handed to her by crew members whose hands were digitally rendered out later.

The Martian

As far as space movies go, The Martian required less CGI than Gravity, but an unbelievable amount of detail went into the film's VFX. Wadi Rum, a desert in Jordan, served as the backdrop of Mars. Every shot showcasing the rocky terrain was rendered digitally.

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Post originally appeared on Inside Mystery.