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What does CGI stand for when talking about movies?

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∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/30/2023

"Computer Generated Imagery". A form of animation, usually an attempt to portray a realistic image (like in the later Star Wars films).

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CGI is something used to create animated Cartoons such as family guy. Abreviation for Computer Generated Imagery. They used to to cartoons by drawing out every single image.

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