So, you’re ready for the cool stuff!
But what are VFX? FX are visual or sound effects used in film, TV or music. Types vary, in different shapes and sizes. In this chapter we will talk about VFX. VFX are visual effects. Yes, everything gets shortened to an acronym. Important to remember: Know your lingo, and when in doubt, don’t hesitate to ask questions.
Even though FX is a very broad department encompassing several types of effects, its main goal is to make things look or sound as if they were governed by real life. Computer VFX can extend your cinematic world, creating extensions of sets, adding assets like people or vehicles, creating characters in 2D or 3D, and sometimes using images that get projected on set while integrating ...
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