Visual effects (VFX) are the processes by which imagery is created and/or manipulated outside the context of live action shooting. This includes creating things that couldn’t be filmed practically, like fantastical creatures or massive explosions. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Digital Manipulation: VFX heavily relies on digital software and hardware to create and composite images. … Read more
Special effects (SFX or FX) are illusions or visual tricks created for movies, television, or other media to enhance realism, create fantastical elements, or achieve a specific artistic effect. They are used to make things appear that aren’t really there or to manipulate what is already there to create a more impactful scene. Key Characteristics … Read more
Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images to create an illusion of movement. It’s a technique used to bring drawings, models, or computer-generated images to life. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Frame-by-frame process: Animation involves creating many individual images (frames) that differ slightly from one another. Persistence of vision: The human eye … Read more