Visual or special effects are intended to heighten the realism or visual excitement of the film. They can be added either during filming, or afterward during the production process. Some examples include fake weather, explosions, and computer renderings of backgrounds.
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- Cinefex The ultimate in visual effects journalism. Cinefex takes its readers on a dynamic behind-the-scenes journey through the filmmaking process, with details of upcoming films with special effects.
- Unofficial Industrial Light and Magic Website Information on special effects company, its employees, its work, and its techniques.
- Special Effects Homepage Site concerning special effects from large companies, as well as how-to's for low budget effects aimed at independent filmmakers.
- Visual Effects Headquarters Magazine for professionals in the visual effects industry. Read reviews of work done for such films as Turbulence and The Relic.
- KODAK: Motion Picture Imaging Good general information and Case Studies related to Film and Digital Film. Includes an informative Glossary.
- 'How Stuff Works' list of Visual Effects articles 'How Stuff Works' has a good overview of several Visual Effects processes as well as Feature Film case studies
- Lightsaber Effect Rotoscoping In A Premiere Filmstrip Step by step instructions on how to create light sabre effects, by Darel Finley.
- DCinemaToday Digital 3D technology resource with industry news, press releases, and company directory.
- Art of the Title Blog analyzing video clips of notable title sequences from film and television.
- Effects Portal Provides free video tutorials for low-budget projects.
- Escape Studios London school of visual effects runs courses in 2D visual effects and 3D computer animation, using the latest tools and packages including Maya, Softimage XSI and Shake.