510K views · 6.2K reactions | A mind-blowingly detailed view of the Small Magellanic Cloud—a dwarf galaxy orbiting our much larger Milky Way. For those interested, it's visible to the naked eye from the southern hemisphere. (Credit: ESO/VISTa VMC / Video by Universal-Sci) | Universal-Sci | Facebook

Before CGI, artists hand-painted scenes and illusions directly onto glass—a technique known as *matte painting*. These detailed artworks were placed in front of the camera to seamlessly blend with live-action footage, creating vast landscapes, buildings, or fantasy environments that didn’t exist in real life. It was a meticulous craft that required incredible precision and artistic skill to make the illusion believable on screen. (Via: @charliechaplinofficial) #movies #history #reels #cinema #vi