How VFX Artists Simulate CGI Effects in Movies

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Check out how FX Artists and TDs in the VFX industry make literal movie magic in our favorite films. We dive into what software they use, a day in the life of an FX artists, the skills they need and how you could get started on your way to becoming an FX Simulation wizard!

[@WatchAndGame]

I know VFX artists do not get enough recognition. It is equally important to credit the brilliant computer scientists etc that actually create all the tools for the artists to use!

[@shockwave1xD]

Would be super cool if you could do a video about how Transformers is made.
Like, how are the models made, the rigging, how do they transition from cars to robots, what degree of cheating might be involved (as in e.g. robots not fitting in the car model without clipping into the interior, parts just scaling down, extending or contracting in a way not possible with a real car, etc.)
I've been wondering about this for years.

[@theloniuspoon]

this channel is super educational cuz it sounds like youre a legit industry guy who's worked at a bunch of studios and really break down how it works behind the scenes

[@sridharan5172]

Steven knipping is best tutorials for houdini he is a fx artist but he also good in teaching and explaining things 😮

[@MCJamZam]

I absolutely love this job and wouldn't want to do anything else, but it can definitely feel pretty thankless at times. Thank you for shining a light on our part of the filmmaking process, really good and accurate video!

[@steven82612001]

a very accurate overview lol - from an FX artist
we are technically all generalist and problem solvers.
for me I dont't know how to draw or code at first - (i know a lot of them draw tho
but you will need to have certain knowledge or understanding of how things move hence the EYE -
to manipulate the correct parameters and to craft systems.
(It could be very painful at first as there is soooooo much to learn)
(also there is something called VOP in Houdini which basically let you code by connecting dots.)
looking at references of explosions (the arnold schwarzenegger explosion compliation/ slow-mo guys) endlessly to get some explosions to look right

[@The3DApprentice]

Thank you so much for your videos. Very concise and straight to the point

[@crafthive]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! :)

[@apocalypticgecko3596]

2:20 that shot from Spectre was actually done using real explosives lmao

[@callmemasterb4311]

Loved it. Very accurate !

[@madlookzvfx]

Very informative!

[@johntnguyen1976]

Another fantastic video! Sharing this on Twitter asap!

[@crafthive]

Thank you so much :)

[@keysignphenomenon]

awesome video

[@crafthive]

Thank you !!