3D Set Reconstruction
Rebuilding a physical set or location digitally for extensions and CG shots. In professional film production, this work connects creative intent with…
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3D Camera Solving Explained
How a 3D camera solve reconstructs the shooting camera for VFX integration. In professional film production, this work connects creative intent with…
Superhero Movie VFX
A breakdown of the complex CG, simulation, compositing and digital-character work common in superhero films. Explore practical movie VFX workflows, techniques and…
Digital Environments in Movies
Building extensions, full CG environments and believable cinematic worlds. In professional film production, this work connects creative intent with practical shot…
Wire Removal in Movies
How digital paint artists remove wires, rigs and safety equipment. In professional film production, this work connects creative intent with practical shot.
Movie VFX Compositing
Layering live action, CG, atmospherics, effects and grading into a final image. In professional film production, this work connects creative intent with…
Paint & Cleanup in Movie VFX
Removing rigs, markers, unwanted objects and continuity problems. In professional film production, this work connects creative intent with practical shot e.
Digital De-Aging VFX
The visual and technical workflow behind believable age transformation. In professional film production, this work connects creative intent with practical shot…
Digital Doubles in Movies
How digital humans and doubles are built, animated, lit and composited. In professional film production, this work connects creative intent with practical…
How to Plan a VFX Shot
Turning creative intent into practical shot tasks, dependencies and review milestones. In professional film production, this work connects creative intent with…