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Movie Magic: How Films Fake It

SheelonFilm StudiesArts & MusicEnglishGrades 6-8Published Aug 5, 2026

Green screens, stunt doubles, motion capture and the people who make footsteps in a studio. Ten questions on the craft behind the illusion.

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  1. Question 1 of 3

    Why do film crews use a bright green screen?Tap an answer

    Multiple Choice · 20s

  2. Question 2 · unlocks after question 1
  3. Question 3 · unlocks after question 2
  1. What is a practical effect?Multiple Choice · 20s
  2. What is the person called who performs dangerous action in place of an actor? (two words)Type Answer · 30s
  3. What does CGI stand for?Multiple Choice · 20s
  4. Films are usually shot in the order the story happens.True / False · 20s
  5. What is a matte painting used for?Multiple Choice · 20s
  6. Why is a scene filmed several times from different angles?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. What is the drawn plan of a film's shots called? (one word)Type Answer · 30s

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