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In filmmaking, visual effects (abbreviated VFX) are the processes by which imagery is created and/or manipulated outside the context of a live action shot. Visual effects involve the integration of live-action footage and generated imagery to create environments which look realistic, but would be dangerous, expensive, impractical, or simply impossible to capture on film. Visual effects using computer generated imagery have recently become accessible to the independent filmmaker with the introduction of affordable and easy-to-use animation and compositing software.
Visual effects are often 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. Visual effects primarily executed in Post-Production, with the use of multiple tools and technologies such as graphic design, modeling, animation and similar software, while special effects such as explosions and car chases are made on set. A visual effects supervisor is usually involved with the production from an early stage to work closely with production and the film's director design, guide and lead the teams required to achieve the desired effects.
Visual effects may be divided into at least four categories:
VFX can be categorized into:
Clay animation, Computer animation, Anime, Toy Story, The Lion King
Animation, 3D rendering, 3D printing, Computer animation, 3D modeling
Computer graphics, Skin, Physics, Blender (software), Medical imaging
Filmmaking, Visual effects, United Kingdom, Animation, Academy Awards
Avatar (2009 film), Visual Effects Supervisor, Industrial Light & Magic, Visual effects, Academy Award
Visual effects, Film, Music video, Compositing, Visual effects supervisor
Studio 4°C, Taiyō Matsumoto, Visual effects, Japan, Tekkonkinkreet
Canada, Sony, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Visual effects, Sony Pictures Animation