About CGY

Welcome to the official home of CGY, where we dive deep into the world of CGI and visual effects — the good, the bad, and the overlooked.

If you've ever found yourself wondering why a certain scene looked off, how VFX artists achieve jaw-dropping visuals, or what happened to practical effects in modern filmmaking — you're in the right place.

CGY is run by Ben, a VFX artist and enthusiast with years of hands-on experience in the industry. This platform was created to spark honest, insightful discussions about the state of visual effects in film and television. From breaking down blockbuster blunders to highlighting unsung visual masterpieces, CGY explores the real craft behind movie magic.

Here, we:

  • Analyze what makes VFX look great — or terrible

  • Examine industry techniques, decisions, and workflows

  • Compare CGI to practical effects and explore why they’ve faded

  • Showcase underappreciated VFX work that deserves more attention

Too often, fans see their favorite franchises marred by rushed or lazy effects work. But great VFX still exists — and CGY is here to shine a spotlight on it.

Whether you're a filmmaker, a VFX student, or just a curious movie lover, join the growing community of viewers who want to go beyond the surface of cinematic visuals.

Let’s pull back the curtain on VFX — one video at a time.

CG, sitting in a room with a microphone in front of him. He has a black t-shirt, light skin, and short brown hair. Behind him is a window, a colorful blanket, and a computer desk with two monitors and yellow objects.