What is VFX?

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Introduction

 VFX, or Visual Effects, is the magic that makes movies, TV shows, ads, and video games look amazing. It helps filmmakers create things that would be impossible or too expensive to do in real life. From superhero battles to crazy explosions, VFX is everywhere!

What is VFX?

VFX is the process of adding digital effects to live-action footage to create something that doesn’t exist in reality. It mixes real footage with computer-generated images (CGI) to make scenes look cool and believable. VFX is used for creating monsters, futuristic cities, natural disasters, and even simple background changes.

Where is VFX Used?

  1. Movies & TV Shows – Films use VFX for epic scenes, like superheroes flying or space battles.
    Example: Avengers: Endgame used VFX to create Thanos and massive battle scenes.
  2. Advertisements – Brands use VFX to make their ads exciting and eye-catching.
    Example: Coca-Cola’s animated polar bear ads are made with VFX.
  3. Video Games – VFX makes games look more realistic with explosions, magic, and cool effects.
    Example: Call of Duty uses VFX for lifelike battle scenes.
  4. VR & AR – VFX enhances virtual and augmented reality experiences for games, training, and learning.
    Example: Pokémon GO uses VFX to place virtual creatures in the real world.
  5. Education & Medicine – VFX helps in learning and training, like medical animations for surgeries.
    Example: Doctors use medical animations to understand complex procedures.

Conclusion
VFX has changed the way we experience movies, games, and even education. It brings imagination to life and makes the impossible look real. As technology improves, VFX keeps getting better, making entertainment more immersive than ever.

Up next, we’ll explore Pre-Production the first step in making amazing visual effects. Stay tuned!


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