Aftereffects: meaning, definitions and examples

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aftereffects

 

[ ˈɑːftərˌɛfɛkts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

film effects

Aftereffects refer to the visual or auditory effects that are added to a film or video in post-production. They can enhance the storytelling by adding elements such as explosions, animations, or special visual effects that were not captured during the initial filming.

Synonyms

post-production effects, special effects, visual effects.

Examples of usage

  • The movie used realistic aftereffects to create intense action scenes.
  • She spent hours perfecting the aftereffects in her video project.
  • Aftereffects can drastically change the mood of a scene.
Context #2 | Noun

consequences

Aftereffects can also refer to the consequences or results that follow an event, particularly in the context of emotions or physical states. For example, the aftereffects of a traumatic experience can linger long after the event has ended.

Synonyms

aftermath, consequences, results.

Examples of usage

  • The aftereffects of the storm were felt throughout the community.
  • He was still dealing with the aftereffects of the surgery.
  • The aftereffects of the accident left him with lasting injuries.

Translations

Translations of the word "aftereffects" in other languages:

🇵🇹 após efeitos

🇮🇳 बाद के प्रभाव

🇩🇪 Nachwirkungen

🇮🇩 efek setelah

🇺🇦 післядії

🇵🇱 efekty uboczne

🇯🇵 アフターエフェクト

🇫🇷 effets après

🇪🇸 efectos posteriores

🇹🇷 sonrası etkiler

🇰🇷 후속 효과

🇸🇦 آثار لاحقة

🇨🇿 následné efekty

🇸🇰 následné efekty

🇨🇳 后效应

🇸🇮 nadaljnji učinki

🇮🇸 eftir áhrif

🇰🇿 кейінгі әсерлер

🇬🇪 შემდგომი ეფექტები

🇦🇿 sonrakı təsirlər

🇲🇽 efectos posteriores

Etymology

The term 'aftereffects' emerged in the early to mid-20th century, primarily within the film and cinematic communities. It combines the prefix 'after-' which relates to something that occurs later, with the word 'effects', indicating changes or impacts brought forth by actions or events. The use of the term in film refers specifically to enhancements applied in post-production, reflecting the technological evolution in filmmaking where special effects and editing capabilities became integral to storytelling. Over time, the word has also taken on a broader meaning, referring to the residual impacts of an event in various contexts, including psychological, social, and physical frameworks. As the media landscape has grown, so too have the applications and implications of aftereffects in both artistic and real-life scenarios.