Posts Tagged ‘vfx’
Invisible VFX: The Art of Compositing
Visual effects are at their best when they are so subtle, you thought what you were seeing was real.
How Important Is the Content of a Trailer?
It seems more trailers than ever are featuring footage that’s not included in the final film. Is this deceitful marketing? Or does it even matter?
Create a Spellbinding Doctor Strange Shield in After Effects
Learn how to create a mystical mandala shield in the spirit of Doctor Strange with this exclusive After Effects tutorial. Includes free project files!
Combining Practical Lighting With VFX
A deceptively simple technique that mixes practical lighting with VFX is proving to be one of the most visually impressive methods of creating atmosphere in recent memory.
7 Explosive Action Video Tutorials
Keep your viewers on the edge of their seats and give your next project an explosive edge with these action video tutorials!
Behind the VFX of Suicide Squad
MPC shows off stunning before and after images of their VFX work with Harley Quinn, Joker, Batman, and the Suicide Squad.
Creating a Photorealistic Superhero Landing in After Effects
The latest episode from Video Copilot will show you how to create an epic superhero landing in After Effects and build an entire world for the scene.
Inside Atomic Fiction: An Exclusive Interview With a VFX Powerhouse
PremiumBeat meets with VFX Supervisor Jim Gibbs to talk about the work of Atomic Fiction. See how the VFX studio builds worlds for Game of Thrones, Deadpool, …
How The Empire Strikes Back Perfected Blue Screen in the 1980s
Cinematographer Mark Vargo breaks down his work on The Empire Strikes Back and discusses how ILM perfected blue-screen processing in the 1980s.
The Mill’s Blackbird Camera Car Is a Real-Life Autobot
VFX studio The Mill built their own adaptable camera car — the Blackbird — to replace any vehicle imaginable in post. You’ve got to see it to …
How an Average VFX Pipeline Works
These are the steps that take Hollywood films from the green screen to the big screen.
Where to Find the Best Explosion Elements
Explosion elements are a great way to create indie-budget action effects. Here are the best places to find earth-shaking explosion elements.