The process of combining visual elements from different sources into a single image, essential for creating seamless effects.

A technique that analyzes the movement of objects in video footage to attach CGI elements accurately.

Visual content created using computer software, often used to produce effects that are impossible to film.

The process of adjusting the color and tone of video footage to create a specific mood and enhance storytelling.

The process of generating a final image or video from a 3D model or visual effects composition.

A technique in compositing that allows specific areas of an image to be hidden or revealed, controlling visibility.

Settings in compositing software that determine how layers interact visually, affecting their appearance.

A technique used to reduce unwanted camera movement in footage, ensuring smoother visuals.

The file type and settings used to export a finished video, crucial for distribution and viewing.

The arrangement of different visual elements in a composition, allowing for complex visual storytelling.

Identifying potential issues in production that could affect visual effects, allowing for proactive solutions.

A professional responsible for overseeing the visual effects process, ensuring quality and integration.

A detailed document listing all the shots needed for a film, crucial for planning visual effects integration.

The process of planning the timeline for filming, ensuring all elements, including visual effects, are accounted for.

The practice of assessing recorded video to ensure quality and consistency before editing.

The seamless combination of visual effects with storytelling elements to enhance the film's message.

The use of visual elements to convey a story, heavily relying on effective visual effects.

The creation of three-dimensional representations of objects, often used in CGI to enhance realism.

The process of creating moving images through the manipulation of visual elements, often used in CGI.

A technique in animation and motion graphics where specific frames are defined to create movement.

The workflow process for creating visual effects, from conception to final output.

The phase after filming where editing, visual effects, and sound design are completed to finalize the film.

The original footage shot before visual effects are added, serving as the base for compositing.

The process of adjusting the colors in footage to achieve a consistent look before grading.

Established guidelines and practices in visual effects that ensure quality and consistency across productions.