Before CGI became the most popular visual effect technique in cinema, production companies had to rely on more traditional scene styling techniques. Production designers worked with the teams of professional miniaturists who could create amazingly detailed hyperrealistic sets. Even today, in the era of advanced digital technology, some movies still prefer to build real miniature sets and mockups. Even though this can be more expensive, it oftentimes looks more realistic on the big screen.
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