Today, there are 24 Oscar categories; in the beginning, there were 12. What is NOT one of the original categories?
Answer Visual Effects
Twelve categories were awarded at the inaugural Academy Awards in 1928. These include most artistic or unique production and most outstanding production. Achievement in each of the following categories was also awarded: actor, actress, dramatic directing, comedy directing, art directing, cinematography, original story writing, adaptation writing, title writing, and engineering effects.
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