Invisible Visual Effects

An Enlightenment Education Book on Film Visual Effects
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-12453-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 350 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

This book aims to provide readers with a systematic understanding of traditional visual effects production, covering both internal VFX studio operations and external collaborations.

It is divided into six chapters covering a range of topics, from professional definitions of the subject to internal project collaboration, operating platforms, software usage, industry standards, and production pipelines and workflows. Additionally, it briefly explains the author’s perception of recent technological advancements in the film and creative industries, such as the application of AI technology and virtual production. Lastly, to build a more confident demo reel and ensure a successful job application, the final chapter offers suggestions and advice on creating VFX-related demo reels for entry-level positions at visual effects facilities.

To aid reader understanding, the book features hands-on exercises within specific projects, along with eight case studies including pre-recorded demonstration videos linking the theoretical knowledge described in the book to practical projects, following a simple-to-advanced progression.

This essential guidebook is designed for VFX artists at various levels, aiming to enhance their professional knowledge of visual effects production, refine their skills, and make those skills applicable in real-world production environments.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Zhi, Jin

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Filmwissenschaft, Fernsehen, Radio Animationsfilme, Zeichentrickfilme
• Geisteswissenschaften Kunst Kunstformen, Kunsthandwerk Installations-, Aktions-, Computer- und Videokunst
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Professionelle Anwendung Digitales Video
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Professionelle Anwendung Digitale Animation

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Chapter 1 A Professional Understanding of Film Visual Effects and Related Subjects, 2. Chapter 2 Concepts of Working on Visual Effects Projects and Insights on Recent Trends, 3. Chapter 3 Interpretation of Department Operations at Top Visual Effects Studios, 4. Chapter 4 Analysis of the Core Components of Invisible Film Visual Effects, 5. Chapter 5 Visual Effects Project Case Studies, 6. Chapter 6 Entry-Level Roles and Job Applications at Top Visual Effects Studios

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Jin Zhi is a tenured academic and practitioner in the field of film visual effects, as well as a certified Nuke Trainer by The Foundry UK. He currently works at one of the most influential universities in New York. Over the past 15 years, he worked as a full-time academic and VFX artist, taught at two prominent universities in the UK, and worked at several world-leading visual effects facilities in London.