Visual effects play a significant role in contemporary entertainment, particularly in films and television, by creating realistic and convincing imagery that often goes beyond what is possible in the real world. With the continuous growth of global cinema audiences and revenues, visual storytelling has reached unprecedented levels of sophistication, quality, and creative potential. Advances in digital film technologies have transformed film production, placing filmmakers at the forefront of a digital revolution and significantly enhancing production value. Visual and special effects are also employed for practical reasons, such as reducing cost or overcoming logistical limitations, for example, recreating locations that are difficult or impossible to film in reality. Over time, special effects have evolved in many forms, ranging from practical effects used in live performances to elaborate costumes and fully computer-generated characters in cinema. This document examines how special effects are integrated into the production pipeline of live-action films and explores the technological developments that have shaped modern visual effects.