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Visual effects (vfx) is the term given to a sub-category of special effects in which images or film frames are created or manipulated for film and video. Visual effects usually involve the integration of live-action footage with computer generated imagery or other elements (such as pyrotechnics or model work) in order to create environments or scenarios which look realistic, but would be dangerous, costly, or simply impossible to capture on film. They have become increasingly common in big-budget films, and have also recently become accessible to the amateur filmmaker with the introduction of affordable animation and compositing software.
Timing
Visual effects are frequently integral to a movie's story and appeal. Although most visual-effects work is completed during post-production, it usually must be carefully planned and choreographed in pre-production and production.
Categories
Visual effects may be divided into at least four categories:
- Models: miniature sets and models, animatronics
- Matte paintings and stills: digital or traditional paintings or photographs which serve as background plates for keyed or rotoscoped elements
- Live-action effects: keying actors or models through bluescreening and greenscreening
- Digital animation: modelling, lighting, texturing, rigging, animating, and rendering computer generated 3D characters, particle effects, digital sets, backgrounds, etc..
Editing :: Filmmaking
3D :: Computer Graphics
Visual effects company Pixel Magic to open new Louisiana studio ...: âPixel Magic's decision to locate in L.. http://bit.ly/3wKJQW
CapeGroup (CapeGroup RealEstate) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:26:51 -0000
Visual effects company Pixel Magic to open new Louisiana studio ...: “Pixel Magic's decision to locate in L.. http://bit.ly/3wKJQW
Guinness has a new spot, Bring It to Life, great visual effects http://bit.ly/3M1AtP
erickogelschatz (Eric Kogelschatz) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:21:36 -0000
Guinness has a new spot, Bring It to Life, great visual effects http://bit.ly/3M1AtP
Pixel Magic To Open Studio In Louisiana: Visual Effects Company Pixel Magic To Open New Louisiana Studio, Creat.. http://bit.ly/3FKBha
workfanatic (Jason Monastra) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:52:43 -0000
Pixel Magic To Open Studio In Louisiana: Visual Effects Company Pixel Magic To Open New Louisiana Studio, Creat.. http://bit.ly/3FKBha
Entity FX Creates Visual Effects For Michael Jackson's This Is It...http://p.gs/7cejf
kissin_princess (Princess Cruise) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:45:39 -0000
Entity FX Creates Visual Effects For Michael Jackson's This Is It...http://p.gs/7cejf
http://vimeo.com/6271487 stunning visual effects
omivanar (Ivan Ospina) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:42:08 -0000
http://vimeo.com/6271487 stunning visual effects
RT @idealogmag: #animfx in 2007 43 per cent of Hollywood movies released heavily featured visual effects
themediamogul (David Basulto) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:33:08 -0000
RT @idealogmag: #animfx in 2007 43 per cent of Hollywood movies released heavily featured visual effects
'How Stuff Works' list of Visual Effects articles - 'How Stuff Works' has a good overview of serveral Visual Effects processes as well as Feature Film case studies
Blood and Media - Personal commentary discussing the realism of blood shown in movies.
Meta Description: [ Many movies and television shows employ fake blood to implement their stories. But in very few cases has the fake blood been utilized in such a way as to convey the surreal aspect of actually being exposed to large quantities of blood in a violent setting. ]
Cinefex - The ultimate in visual effects journalism. Cinefex takes its readers on a dynamic behind-the-scenes journey through the filmmaking process, with details of upcoming films with special effects.
Meta Description: [ Cinefex - the online guide to the ultimate in visual effects ]
EscapeStudios - School of Visual Effects - EscapeStudios, London school of visual effects, runs courses in 2D visual effects and 3D computer animation, using the latest tools and packages including Maya, Softimage XSI and Shake.
Meta Description: [ Escape is a primary source of talent, providing world-class training, software and recruitment for the CGI industries ]
Highend2d.com - Technical resource for 2D Compositing with an emphasis on Feature Film work. Hosts several high quality discussion lists.
Inside Skywalker Ranch - Fan's visit inside of LucasArts, Industrial Light Magic, and Skywalker Ranch
Meta Description: [ Tour LucasArts, Industrial Light and Magic, and Skywalker Ranch, the creative headquarters where George Lucas and thousands of staff produce special effects magic for films such as Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Star Trek. ]
KODAK: Motion Picture Imaging - Good general information and Case Studies related to Film and Digital Film. Contains an informative Glossary.
Lightsaber Effect Rotoscoping In A Premiere Filmstrip - Step by step instructions on how to create light sabre effects, by Darel Finley.
The Revolution of Special Effects in Movies - Article by Luis Carrera and Monica Bustamante about the history and uses of special effects.
Unofficial Industrial Light and Magic Website - Information on special effects company, its employees, its work, and its techniques.
Meta Description: [ ILMfan is the unofficial ILM (Industrial Light + Magic) page, one of the oldest web pages about visual FX and ILM in particular. ILMfan explores the past, present and future projects of ILM, the magic they create and the incredibly talented people behind them. News, discussion forums, credit data... ]
Visual Effects Headquarters - Magazine for professionals in the visual effects industry. Read reviews of work done for such films as Turbulence and The Relic.
Willis O'Brien - Special effects pioneer, famous for King Kong.
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