#visual-effects

#visual-effects

Using AI powered tools, they were able to achieve an amazing result with remarkable speed and in fact, that VFX sequence was completed 10x faster than it could have been completed with... traditional VFX tools and workflows.

Nikola Todorovic is the co-founder of Wonder Dynamics, an Autodesk company, which has launched Autodesk Flow Studio, a groundbreaking AI platform integrating 3D characters into live-action scenes.

The illusion titled 'Black Magic' features a solitary eye and a creepy voiceover that heightens the surprise and effectiveness of the optical effect.

"Shooting in water is extremely challenging and very frustrating," said McQuarrie, who at one point swore never to do another underwater scene.

Stripes are more than a pattern; they're a designer's secret weapon. I once hand-painted wide plaid stripes across the walls and ceiling, transforming the space into a tailored, light-filled jewel box. Don't be afraid to play with scale, direction, or even finish. Mixing matte and gloss in the same hue can create a subtle, custom look that feels elevated and personal.

To boost the visual appeal of my renders, I often use HDRI maps, though not for lighting. Instead, I connect my Corona Sky map to the single map in the scene environment.

If you want to reinforce the impact of your lightning strike, add a little camera shake at that point, then quickly have it tail off.

"In some visual effects films it's all about the explosions, the action and the crazy camera movements, but this is really fun in a different way."

Visual effects supervisor Kevin Baillie explained that the AI de-aging process allowed actors like Tom Hanks to rehearse while viewing their younger counterparts, enhancing performance.