What ai is used for this video? Perfect character swapping
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Caustics Render Software - HELIOS
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HELIOS - Caustics Software - Release Trailer
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HELIOS is a physically-based caustics renderer. Photons are traced through refractive geometry onto a projection surface, producing caustic patterns ranging from tight geometric forms to soft organic light. Every parameter…
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If Product Design isn't a good transition from VFX, what alternatives should someone consider?
Hi everyone,
I recently shared a post about transitioning from a VFX/FX (Houdini) background to Product Design, and many people advised me not to move into product design because the field is becoming crowded and competitive.
That feedback made me pause and think more seriously about my career direction.
For context:
I started my career in VFX after 12th, worked in the FX department using Houdini, but felt uncertain about the long-term financial growth and stability in that industry.
That’s why I started considering Product Design, but now I’m trying to think more carefully before making another big career decision.
So I wanted to ask:
If product design may not be the best transition from a VFX background, what other career paths could make more sense?
Are there fields where 3D / creative / technical skills from VFX can still be valuable?
Would areas like real-time graphics, game development, technical art, or other tech roles be better directions?
I’m still early in my career and genuinely trying to make a thoughtful decision rather than jumping from one field to another without understanding the long-term picture.
Would really appreciate guidance from people who have seen similar transitions or understand how these industries evolve.
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Hi everyone,
I recently shared a post about transitioning from a VFX/FX (Houdini) background to Product Design, and many people advised me not to move into product design because the field is becoming crowded and competitive.
That feedback made me pause and think more seriously about my career direction.
For context:
I started my career in VFX after 12th, worked in the FX department using Houdini, but felt uncertain about the long-term financial growth and stability in that industry.
That’s why I started considering Product Design, but now I’m trying to think more carefully before making another big career decision.
So I wanted to ask:
If product design may not be the best transition from a VFX background, what other career paths could make more sense?
Are there fields where 3D / creative / technical skills from VFX can still be valuable?
Would areas like real-time graphics, game development, technical art, or other tech roles be better directions?
I’m still early in my career and genuinely trying to make a thoughtful decision rather than jumping from one field to another without understanding the long-term picture.
Would really appreciate guidance from people who have seen similar transitions or understand how these industries evolve.
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VFX Artists Bad & Great CGi, Joe Letteri, wetaFX
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VFX Artists React to Bad & Great CGi 216 Ft. Joe Letteri
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PIZ vs No Compression for EXR / Color Grading?
Hi there -
To keep it brief, I am working on a stop-motion animation film. We are exporting from after effects to EXRs to then use in Premiere / DaVinci for color correcting.
We initially exported from after effects as EXRs with Piz compression, but were told by a color correcting teacher that we should have selected no compression.
From what I can read online, Piz compression is lossless and doesn’t distort the images.
Can anyone clarify if this difference is worth re-exporting the footage? Thank you!
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Hi there -
To keep it brief, I am working on a stop-motion animation film. We are exporting from after effects to EXRs to then use in Premiere / DaVinci for color correcting.
We initially exported from after effects as EXRs with Piz compression, but were told by a color correcting teacher that we should have selected no compression.
From what I can read online, Piz compression is lossless and doesn’t distort the images.
Can anyone clarify if this difference is worth re-exporting the footage? Thank you!
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Corridor Crew's Key AI Model in Under 6GB VRAM
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Corridor Crew's PERFECT Chroma Key AI Model (CorridorKey) in Under 6GB VRAM! - Tutorial
A few days ago the HUGE YouTube channel Corridor Crew launched a video about how they created an AI to create the perfect chroma key. They claimed it could only be ran with more then 22gb of vram, but since they made it Open Source, the community already…
Compositing something behind glass.
I'm going to blame search engine enshittification if this has already been documented somewhere, but I could not find it.
Let's say I've greenscreened some elements, and I want to composite them into a video, but behind a glass pane, be it a window or something.
Is there a simple way to "blend" the composite thing to look like it's behind the glass (say in premiere or something), or do I have to bring in other software for some dark arts?
This seems like one of those things that is either so unnecessarily difficult, it's no wonder I can't figure it out, or it's so painfully obvious, that you just either know or don't.
Again, trying to just composite some keyed/masked element behind a glass in a video (fishtank, window, etc.)
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I'm going to blame search engine enshittification if this has already been documented somewhere, but I could not find it.
Let's say I've greenscreened some elements, and I want to composite them into a video, but behind a glass pane, be it a window or something.
Is there a simple way to "blend" the composite thing to look like it's behind the glass (say in premiere or something), or do I have to bring in other software for some dark arts?
This seems like one of those things that is either so unnecessarily difficult, it's no wonder I can't figure it out, or it's so painfully obvious, that you just either know or don't.
Again, trying to just composite some keyed/masked element behind a glass in a video (fishtank, window, etc.)
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Can someone help me figure out what's exactly wrong in this final result?
Disclaimer: The video is not mine
So I was watching this video on youtube and overall really enjoyed the process and learned a lot of things. Especially how the environment map was generated and the other person was placed in a way that you could get good enough reflections.
Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b-0591XkaA
My problem with this is when the head is brought into the comp after the render, I feel like even after everything the Artist has done it still doesn't feel correctly integrated, It's not the noise and it's not the blur and the artist obviously does set the black and white levels but to me it still feels like there is something wrong which I can't pinpoint.
Since i am still learning and don't have a good enough eye to immediately spot whats the problem, can someone else with a more trained eye tell me what exactly is wrong with the head that was replaced and why even after all that work feels like it's still not 100% there ?
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Disclaimer: The video is not mine
So I was watching this video on youtube and overall really enjoyed the process and learned a lot of things. Especially how the environment map was generated and the other person was placed in a way that you could get good enough reflections.
Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b-0591XkaA
My problem with this is when the head is brought into the comp after the render, I feel like even after everything the Artist has done it still doesn't feel correctly integrated, It's not the noise and it's not the blur and the artist obviously does set the black and white levels but to me it still feels like there is something wrong which I can't pinpoint.
Since i am still learning and don't have a good enough eye to immediately spot whats the problem, can someone else with a more trained eye tell me what exactly is wrong with the head that was replaced and why even after all that work feels like it's still not 100% there ?
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Creating A CG Robot in Blender
Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on creating a stunning full CG robot head VFX shot using Blender and compositing it in Nuke. In this step-by-step guide, we'll take you through the entire process, from initial concept to final composite, sharing tips…
Best software for removing tiny tattoos/moles from video (local processing, good tracking)?
Hi everyone,
My apologies if this is not the right sub to post this to. I’m looking for software recommendations for a very specific video editing task.
I need to remove very small skin marks (tiny tattoos / moles / small scars) from video. They’re really small - about mole-sized, not large tattoos.
The clips can be anywhere from a few seconds up to \~10 minutes, and the skin surface moves naturally with the body, so the fix needs to track the motion of the skin across the clip.
What I’m trying to achieve:
\- Remove a tiny spot on skin so it looks natural
\- Have the fix follow the movement automatically (tracking / match move)
\- Avoid frame-by-frame manual painting
\- Work on short clips or up to \~10 min videos
\- 100% local software (no cloud processing)
Things I’ve already tried or looked into:
\- DaVinci Resolve (free) using Fusion + Planar Tracker + Paint
\- Clone painting / skin cleanup tools
\- Clean plate techniques
\- I’ve heard tools like Mocha Pro, After Effects, and PowerMesh might be used for this kind of task
The problem I’m running into is that the marks are extremely small, and sometimes the trackers struggle because there’s not much texture in the skin.
So I’m wondering, what software is best for removing tiny skin marks in video? Is something like Mocha Pro actually worth it for this, or overkill? Are there easier tools specifically designed for skin cleanup / beauty retouching in video?
Any recommendations or workflows from people who do VFX/retouching would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks!
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Hi everyone,
My apologies if this is not the right sub to post this to. I’m looking for software recommendations for a very specific video editing task.
I need to remove very small skin marks (tiny tattoos / moles / small scars) from video. They’re really small - about mole-sized, not large tattoos.
The clips can be anywhere from a few seconds up to \~10 minutes, and the skin surface moves naturally with the body, so the fix needs to track the motion of the skin across the clip.
What I’m trying to achieve:
\- Remove a tiny spot on skin so it looks natural
\- Have the fix follow the movement automatically (tracking / match move)
\- Avoid frame-by-frame manual painting
\- Work on short clips or up to \~10 min videos
\- 100% local software (no cloud processing)
Things I’ve already tried or looked into:
\- DaVinci Resolve (free) using Fusion + Planar Tracker + Paint
\- Clone painting / skin cleanup tools
\- Clean plate techniques
\- I’ve heard tools like Mocha Pro, After Effects, and PowerMesh might be used for this kind of task
The problem I’m running into is that the marks are extremely small, and sometimes the trackers struggle because there’s not much texture in the skin.
So I’m wondering, what software is best for removing tiny skin marks in video? Is something like Mocha Pro actually worth it for this, or overkill? Are there easier tools specifically designed for skin cleanup / beauty retouching in video?
Any recommendations or workflows from people who do VFX/retouching would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks!
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NEED HELP ABOUT FACE REGIONAL MASKING AND MOTION TRACKING / TRANSFERING
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How Ireland Built a Screen Industry That Can Do It All: ‘We’re Seeing a New Era of Creative Confidence’
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How Ireland Built a Screen Industry That Can Do It All: ‘We’re Seeing a New Era of Creative Confidence’
Ireland hit a record $633 million production spend in 2025 as a new 40% VFX tax credit and Oscar nominations underscore the industry's global rise.
Fusion 9 - Delta Keyer + Clean Plate: Complete Tutorial
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Fusion 9 - Delta Keyer + Clean Plate: Complete Tutorial
Project File: https://vfxstudy.com/tutorials/Delta_Keyer.html
The delta keyer is at it’s core a color difference keyer which blackmagic added to Fusion 9. It is probably one of the most advanced and most customizable keyer in Fusion and it can be used together…
The delta keyer is at it’s core a color difference keyer which blackmagic added to Fusion 9. It is probably one of the most advanced and most customizable keyer in Fusion and it can be used together…
Color or VFX First
Hi everyone! I'm currently working on a film project, and I'm doing post by myself. The edit is picture locked, but now I am debating whether I should first move to color or VFX compositing? The film was shot in BRAW, and much of it features a full CG character. Some have said that I should do the compositing first, but wouldn't the footage then lose the flexibility of BRAW, or should I do correction, then compositing, then creative color?
Let me know!
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Hi everyone! I'm currently working on a film project, and I'm doing post by myself. The edit is picture locked, but now I am debating whether I should first move to color or VFX compositing? The film was shot in BRAW, and much of it features a full CG character. Some have said that I should do the compositing first, but wouldn't the footage then lose the flexibility of BRAW, or should I do correction, then compositing, then creative color?
Let me know!
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