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Computer-generated imagery dominates modern filmmaking, but some of cinema’s most impressive visual moments were created without it. From animatronics and miniatures to practical stunts and clever camera tricks, these productions used traditional techniques so effectively that many viewers assumed they were seeing CGI. Here are twenty standout examples.
#1: Interstellar (2014) Built Full-Scale Spacecraft Interiors
The spacecraft interiors in Interstellar (2014) looked so polished that many audiences assumed they were digital creations. Instead, Christopher Nolan’s team built large practical sets with functioning displays and lighting. This approach gave actors real environments to interact with and continued a filmmaking philosophy rooted in physical effects.
