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What type of visual effects were used in this movie?
Using CGI techniques, it was possible to depict Gump meeting deceased personages and shaking their hands.
What other techniques were used?
To record the voices of the historical figures, voice actors were filmed and special effects were used to alter lip-syncing for the new dialogue.
Who was in charge of the visual effects?
Ken Ralston and his team at Industrial Light & Magic were responsible for the film's visual effects.

Question: Are there any notable scenes of the movie where you can see the use of the visual effects?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any notable scenes in Forrest Gump where you can see the use of the visual effects?