According to reports from the RCMP and multiple news sources, 10 people are dead—including the suspected shooter (who appears to have died from a self-inflicted injury)—and more than 25 others were injured, with some in critical condition.

Natural light behaves in unpredictable ways, locations feel alive, and the audience subconsciously senses that reality. Think of how raw storms feel in films shot on location—the discomfort, danger, and atmosphere are real, and that truth shows up on screen.

orange and purple tones. Dreamlike, impossible, and clearly VFX-driven

The Floating Desert**
A surreal fantasy landscape where golden sand dunes float in the sky like islands. Ancient ruins sit on the dunes, half-buried, with glowing symbols carved into stone. Soft clouds drift between the floating sands, and a warm sunset paints the scene in

1: The Stormbound City**
A cinematic, fictional cityscape during a massive thunderstorm. Skyscrapers glow with neon lights as heavy rain lashes the streets. Lightning splits the sky, reflecting off wet roads. A lone figure in a long coat stands on a rooftop, staring into the storm.

In the end, the strongest films often use a balance of both. Real weather brings emotional realism and texture, while VFX enhances, supports, or safely replaces what can’t be captured naturally. When used thoughtfully, technology doesn’t kill realism—it helps filmmakers shape it more precisely.

VFX doesn’t just make work easier—it makes it more flexible. A scene can be adjusted long after shooting, weather can be intensified or softened, and impossible environments can be brought to life. This opens creative doors that real-world conditions simply can’t.

This is where VFX and modern graphic alteration software change the game. With today’s tools, filmmakers can create rain, fog, snowstorms, or even entire climates on demand. It gives directors full control over timing, consistency, and visual style, while saving time, money, and stress on set.