From explosion simulations to invisible clean-up, we use Houdini, Nuke, and more to bring VFX sequences to life. Want to know how we do it? Here’s a glimpse into our toolkit...  Creating a CG helicopter for a scene like this requires pixel perfect camera tracking to match the live-action movement in the scene. The CG asset is modelled, textured, and rigged for animation, then lit using lighting information from the shoot (the infamous mirror ball) to ensure a matching balance of light sources and shadow directions. Effects like the blur of the rotor blades and the distortion of the air by exhaust gases are simulated in software to achieve subtle but necessary authenticity. The background plate is cleaned and stabilised, and the CG helicopter is rendered in passes—diffuse, specular, ambient occlusion, etc. The passes are blended together by a skilled compositor who works by eye to get the perfect match to the background environment. Colour grading and edge blending finalise the shot, ensuring the digital aircraft appears to sit naturally within the scene’s lighting and spatial context. Could you spot it was CG? 👀 (For Fool Me Once, Netflix) #vfxmanchester #postproduction #manchestercreative

🔊 Sound ON! 🔊 💀⚡ Unleashing the Power of the Grim Reaper! ⚡💀 Thrilled to share my latest personal VFX exploration a cinematic recreation of the Grim Reaper’s weapon summoning effect, crafted using Unreal Engine 5’s Niagara system. This project was a deep dive into: 🔥 Real-time lightning simulation 🌪️ Energy trails & impact FX⚙️ Niagara emitter layering, timing & optimization 🎨 Composition and visual storytelling I focused on blending cinematic intensity with real-time performance, exploring how subtle timing and lighting can enhance dramatic moments. If you’re passionate about real-time VFX, cinematic visuals, or superhero inspired effects, I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback! 🎬 Tools Used: Unreal Engine 5 | Niagara | Photoshop. 📍VFX Artist | Open to collaboration | Portfolio: [https://lnkd.in/gy-z9hfe] #VFX #RealTimeVFX #UnrealEngine #NiagaraFX #GameVFX #CinematicVFX #FXArt #VFXArtist #GameDev #VisualEffects #StylizedVFX #VFXCommunity #Gamedevelopment #LightingFX #Cinematics

From setup to final render — a look inside the full ComfyUI process behind this piece. Built completely in-house, the workflow combined AI model training, animation, rendering, and compositing into one continuous pipeline. What began as a test evolved into a study of how new tools can extend motion design, not replace it. Fellow builds productions that merge technology, craft, and story. More breakdowns coming soon.

🌟 Deep Compositing in Visual Effects 🌟 In the world of visual effects, deep compositing is a game-changing technique. It uses depth information for each pixel, which allows for more realistic integration of multiple layers. This means we get enhanced control over lighting, shadows, and transparency, making scenes look more natural and immersive. This is a technique I’ve been exploring recently, and I wanted to share some of the key insights I’ve gained. For example, deep compositing has been used in films like Independence Day: Resurgence, The Jungle Book, and Avatar, helping to seamlessly blend CG elements with live-action backgrounds. In essence, deep compositing empowers VFX artists to create more convincing and visually stunning scenes. I’m excited to continue learning and refining this technique and sharing more along the way! #cgacohort #compositing #vfx #deepcompositing #techinfilm

When VFX pushes boundaries, the entire industry takes note. Take the recent Bubble Beam VFX from @Kfitz_VFX a deceptively playful effect built inside Unreal Engine 5, powered by Niagara. At first glance, it looks like a beautiful experiment. But look closer, and it becomes a case study in where real-time VFX is heading. Why does this matter? 🎮 Because studios from AAA giants to indie developers are doubling down on real-time pipelines to cut costs, boost iteration speed, and deliver cinematic-level polish in gameplay. 🌀 Effects like this Bubble Beam aren’t just eye candy they’re part of a larger shift: real-time VFX artists are becoming storytellers, not just technical implementers. In an era where immersive worlds sell franchises, every shader, every particle, every light interaction matters. And creators like @Kfitz_VFX are showing us exactly why. 👉 See the original work on X: [@Kfitz_VFX] 👉 Follow their journey for more breakthroughs in VFX. 👉 And for deeper dives into the future of 3D, animation, and real-time pipelines, visit: https://www.3dart.academy/

Ever paused a scene and wondered who makes a character’s smallest gesture feel so alive—right down to a blink or a barely-there twitch? An artist doing rotomation starts by importing live footage into Maya, carefully tracking camera movements, then meticulously adjusting the digital model frame by frame to match those precise motions. Using tools like Mocha and Nuke, they blend automation with hand-painted finesse, capturing even subtle finger twitches or blinks. This craft feels less about mechanics and more about storytelling through movement — which connects well with recent insights from Variety’s “Deep Learning in VFX Pipeline.” Artists decide edge fidelity. What personal touches do you think make the biggest difference in rotomation? #Rotomation #Mocha #AIinVFX #vfx #animation #visualeffects #cgi #vfxartist #motiongraphics #blender #digitala

Always exploring new ways to blend creativity and technology. For my latest edit, I integrated Nano Banana AI into the VFX workflow — alongside After Effects and Premiere Pro for compositing, motion graphics, editing and sound design. It’s fascinating to see how AI tools can enhance the creative process rather than replace it. #VideoEditing #MotionGraphics #VFX #AfterEffects #PremierePro #AIinCreativity #PostProduction

VFX without 3D? Sounds impossible, right? 👀 But here’s what happened: We took some plain green screen footage, dropped it into ComfyUI + WAN VACE… and ended up on Mars, in a spacesuit. No 3D software involved. The result looks surprisingly good. Still some rough edges, but that’s expected at this stage. What matters is the speed — and the fact that this was achieved with almost no traditional VFX tools. Think about what this means for the industry: entire shots built in hours instead of weeks. More creators able to tell bigger stories without massive budgets. This is just the start, and it feels like a shift in how we think about VFX pipelines. 👉 Do you think this kind of workflow could become mainstream? #WANVACE #FutureOfVFX #GreenScreen #Filmmaking

Ever paused a scene and wondered who makes a character’s smallest gesture feel so alive—right down to a blink or a barely-there twitch? An artist doing rotomation starts by importing live footage into Maya, carefully tracking camera movements, then meticulously adjusting the digital model frame by frame to match those precise motions. Using tools like Mocha and Nuke, they blend automation with hand-painted finesse, capturing even subtle finger twitches or blinks. This craft feels less about mechanics and more about storytelling through movement — which connects well with recent insights from Variety’s “Deep Learning in VFX Pipeline.” Artists decide edge fidelity. What personal touches do you think make the biggest difference in rotomation? https://lnkd.in/dQTVbxsU #VFX #Rotomation #Mocha #AIinVFX #vfx #animation #visualeffects #cgi #vfxartist #motiongraphics #blender #digitalart