NEW YORK, Aug 9 — A lot has been said about the use of CGI or computer-generated images in movies these days.

Critics have constantly asked the same question again and again:  Are these soulless computer-generated images ruining filmmaking?

Well, according RocketJump Film School, CGI is actually doing just the opposite. This video by visual effects artist Freddie Wong and the school argues that the only reason bad CGI stands out (and takes the fall for “ruining” movies) is that no one notices the good CGI.

Here’s an explainer that helps breaks down why CG doesn’t actually suck.

In a new visual essay, RocketJump Film School utilises a supercut of films to demonstrate that CGI isn’t as terrible as some moviegoers might think.
In a new visual essay, RocketJump Film School utilises a supercut of films to demonstrate that CGI isn’t as terrible as some moviegoers might think.