Have you ever heard of the Game of Thrones or Forge of Empires? These are popular computer games. They have more than just gaming in common. Both were made using a powerful new technology referred to as VFX. It is an acronym for VFX and it is changing the world. Read more to learn more!
What are Visual Effects (VFX)?
VFX is collectively referred to as visual effects. You see VFX technology in action whenever you play a complex game, either on your laptop or mobile device. You also see VFX when you watch cartoons, commercials, and shows like Doctor Who!
VFX is essentially imagery that is created, enhanced, or tweaked around to produce amazing visual media. You know that you are watching visual media using VFX if the imagery and visuals do not look like they were created naturally.
Career Opportunity in VFX
Because VFX produces complex imagery and visuals, it is a long and complex process. This process involves professionals from many fields including programming, art, math, etc…It makes sense that there are many career avenues in VFX. They are discussed below
Mathematician
Because VFX is exact, it requires a strong understanding of advanced math. The visuals and imagery produced by and used in VFX need to be of a certain depth, quality, and texture. Mathematicians are needed because of their understanding of and ability to create the formulas that will allow programmers to create the coding and programs that can produce these types of visuals and imagery.
Layout Artist
These professionals are needed to draw the imagery that will serve as the background and backdrop for the visual media. They are also good at creating stunning and life-like visuals. Since these artists must integrate the visuals and imagery into the visual media to make it look natural, they need to have a background in script reading. An understanding of storyboard creation is also necessary.
Lighting Artist
The intensity and tone of light is what creates the shades, colors, and contrasts that bring VFX visuals and imagery to life. If the wrong combination of light is used, the imagery and visuals for the visual media will be wrong. The entire plot and theme of the media may be ruined. The visual media will be a failure, either on the silver screen, at the box office, or in the computer store. Lighting artists are vital because their understanding of the play of natural and artificial light on objects and their interpretation is crucial.
VFX is vast and promising
VFX was rarely used in the 20th century because the world was not as digitally integrated. However, the usage of and increasing popularity of the Internet at the end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century changed that. Now, VFX is vital in our increasingly digital world. This is the reason why it has many high paying and meaningful career paths.