The document provides an overview of the visual effects process for creating computer generated images (CGI) in films. It discusses the typical roles involved, software used, advantages of CGI, and basic terms like 2D and 3D animation. It then outlines the process which includes high resolution scanning, 3D modeling, motion capture, tracking, rotoscoping, matte painting, compositing, and combining elements to create the final shots. An example walkthrough is given of creating a scene from The Patriot using these techniques.