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

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

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