There’s a big difference between digital video editing and compositing vs creating completely artificial scenes with computer-generated 3D models and effects.
But when he says "the movie is done without CGI shots", he can't ignore that most people will assume the movie is also made without digital editing and compositing.
But when he says "the movie is done without CGI shots", he can't ignore that most people will assume the movie is also made without digital editing and compositing.