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A. KumarBeginning VFX with Autodesk Mayahttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-7857-4_2

2. History of Visual Effects

Abhishek Kumar1  
(1)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
 

This chapter describes how visual effects have evolved over time and have influenced computer graphics in the media and entertainment industries.

VFX is a term for visual effects that’s used in film and video games, as well as in higher education, scientific research and study, and other forms of entertainment. Any onscreen fantasy that does not exist in the real world is referred to as a visual effect. VFX can be used by filmmakers to combine live action video with other live action material and ...

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