Largely Replaced By CGI
The release of Jurassic Park (1993) for many was a turning point in the use of computers to create effects for which physical miniatures would have previously been employed.
While the use of computer generated imagery (CGI) has largely overtaken their use since then, they are still often employed, especially for projects requiring physical interaction with fire, explosions or water.
Independence Day (1996), Titanic (1997), Godzilla (1998), the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-3),Casino Royale (2006), The Dark Knight (2008) and Inception (2010) are examples of highly successful films that have utilized miniatures for a significant component of their visual effects work.
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