Visual Effects Filmmaking Movies

Visual Effects Filmmaking Movies

Visual Effects

Visual or special effects are intended to heighten the realism or visual excitement of the film. They can be added either during filming, or afterward during the production process. Some examples include fake weather, explosions, and computer renderings of backgrounds.

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- Technical resource for 2D Compositing with an emphasis on Feature Film work. Hosts several high quality discussion lists.
- Movie fan Daniel Sudhakar discusses special effects including blue screens and computer animation.
- Good general information and Case Studies related to Film and Digital Film. Contains an informative Glossary.
- EscapeStudios, London school of visual effects, runs courses in 2D visual effects and 3D computer animation, using the latest tools and packages including Maya, Softimage XSI and Shake.
- Article by Luis Carrera and Monica Bustamante about the history and uses of special effects.
- Information on special effects company, its employees, its work, and its techniques.
- 'How Stuff Works' has a good overview of serveral Visual Effects processes as well as Feature Film case studies
- Fan's visit inside of LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Ranch
- Special effects pioneer, famous for King Kong.
- The ultimate in visual effects journalism. Cinefex takes its readers on a dynamic behind-the-scenes journey through the filmmaking process, with details of upcoming films with special effects.
- Site concerning special effects from large companies, as well as how-tos for low budget effects aimed at independent filmmakers.
- Step by step instructions on how to create light sabre effects, by Darel Finley.
- Magazine for professionals in the visual effects industry. Read reviews of work done for such films as Turbulence and The Relic.
- Personal commentary discussing the realism of blood shown in movies.

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