How Minimalist VFX Can Be More Powerful Than Over-the-Top CGI Imagine you’re watching a highly animated VFX film. The explosions and action scenes are massive, every monster is grotesquely detailed, and every intense scene is crammed with CGI. At first, it might be impressive–but soon, it starts to feel excessive. Sure, the visuals are stunning, […]
How to Avoid the ‘Uncanny Valley’ in Animation and VFX Psychologists and animators believe that human brains are exceptionally good at recognizing facial expressions and emotions. So, when a character has awkward expressions, unrealistic eyes, or unnatural movements, we humans instinctively sense the unnaturalness. Uncanny valley is the unsettling sensation we experience when a fictional […]
Mastering the VFX Workflow: Speed Up Without Cutting Corners Working in the VFX industry demands creativity, precision, and efficiency. Artists have to handle the pressure while maintaining creativity. The pressure to deliver top-notch visual effects on time is constant. But what if there’s a way that helps you work faster without sacrificing quality? A streamlined […]
Mastering the VFX Workflow: Speed Up Without Cutting Corners Working in the VFX industry demands creativity, precision, and efficiency. Artists have to handle the pressure while maintaining creativity. The pressure to deliver top-notch visual effects on time is constant. But what if there’s a way that helps you work faster without sacrificing quality? A streamlined […]
From Showreel to Studio: What Recruiters Look For in a VFX Demo Reel If you are an aspiring VFX artist, your demo reel is your ticket into the industry. It’s more than just a collection of your work, it’s your first impression, your portfolio, and your audition all rolled into one. But here’s the truth: […]