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VFX SHOT METHODOLOGIES & TYPES
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Updated: July 6th, 2022
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Related VFX TierVFX Shot Methodology List DescriptionCommon Associated VFX Work Note Examples
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Tier 1 VFX Methodology3D HumanWork Note that requires any human based 3D asset within a composite.Possibly any Cast or Character in the script.
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3D CreatureWork Note that requires any non-human based 3D creature asset within a composite.Possibly any Creature or Animal in the script.
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Sim FX Work note that requires elements created with simulated FX work within a composite. Water, Collapses, Hair, Particles, CFX, Shattering, Breaking, Flowing, Propulsion
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Sim Crowd Work Note that requires motion simulated movements with assets within a composite. Crowds, Armies, Battles, Mass of People, Arena/Stadium Audience, Flocks, Herds
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3D EnvironmentWork Note that requires a 3D environment to be used within a compositeINT/EXT locations in the script
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Tier 2 VFX Methodology3D ObjectWork note that requires any 3D Model within a composite. Buildings, Hard Surface Objects, Props, Organic Objects, Greens, Vehicles
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3D FXWork Note that requires SFX elements created in 3D within a composite usually elements that are built with the intention of reuse.Fire, smoke, Explosions, Dust, Debris
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3D GraphicsWork Note that requires created 3D graphic elements to be used either in a composite or full screen.Holograms, Schematics, Computer screens, HUD, GUI, Websites, Social Media, Texting
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2.5D Set ExtensionWork Note that requires projected textures on limited geometry often blended to practical sets or locations within a composite.INT/EXT 2.5D Set Extensions, INT/EXT locations in the script, Environment Projections
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2.5D CardsWork Note that requires 1 or more elements or assets on flat cards used in 3D space in a composite. Sprites, BG Extra Additions, Object Duplication, Nested Plates, Nested Transitions, Non-Environment projections
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2D FXWork Note that requires elements created in 2D within a composite usually elements that are built with the intention of reuse.Glow, Visualized Energy, Heat Ripple, Lighting
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Tier 3 VFX Methodology2D DMPWork Note that requires Matte Painting elements to be used either in a composite or full screen. AKA Digital Matte Painting Any described Interior or Exterior Set Extension, Establishing Location Shots.
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2D GraphicsWork Note that requires created 2D graphic elements to be used either in a composite or full screen.Screen Replacement, Computer Screen, Monitor Comp, Phone Comp, HUD, GUI, Website Comp, Social Media Comp, Floating Texting Bubble
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2D CompWork Note that requires 2 or more production acquired live-action and/or stock footage plates within a composite.Split Screen, Driving Comp, Window Replacement, Multiple Layer Comp, Editorial Reframe, Blended Transition, Timewarp, Visual Treatment
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2D PaintWork Note that requires paint work to remove unwanted elements within a composite.Production Fix, Crew Removal, Clean Up, Equipment Removal, Age Adjustment, Wire Removal, Hair/Make-up Fix, Rig Removal, Reflection Removal, Timewarp, Roto Only
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