Does Donner think there is a comparison to be made between the special effects technology utilised for two films lensed 30 years apart?

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For example, most movie studios are collaboration organizations, partnering with independent producers to generate ideas, with technology companies to create special effects, and with advertising agencies to promote new releases.

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Lee went on to graduate, work for a consulting firm and start a high-tech company that licensed technology from MIT to help create special effects for film and video production houses.

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Critics have called KING KONG, director Peter Jackson's 207 million dollar special effects extravaganza, a triumph of digital technology.

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LEDs are available in different colors, and color mixing technology can create spectacular mood lighting and other special effects.

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