VFX 3D ANIMATION & GAMING

• Real-time rendering: Real-time rendering has been one of the most significant advancements in both industries in the past decade. With the development of powerful gaming engines, like Unreal and Unity, and new techniques like ray tracing, real-time rendering has allowed for incredibly realistic graphics in games and films. This has also led to the ability to create virtual production, where filmmakers can create virtual sets and environments in real-time.


• Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR): AR and VR have opened up new possibilities for both industries. In the gaming industry, VR has allowed for immersive experiences that were previously impossible. In the VFX industry, AR has been used for previsualization and on-set visual effects, while VR has been used for virtual scouting and pre-production.


• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Machine learning and AI have been used to automate certain tasks, such as rotoscoping and clean-up in VFX, and to create more realistic and complex characters in games.


• Cloud computing: Cloud computing has allowed for more efficient rendering and processing, as well as easier collaboration between teams working on the same project.

• Deep Learning: Deep learning has the potential to revolutionize the way we create and animate characters, allowing for more realistic and complex movements and behaviors.


• 5G networks: 5G networks will allow for faster and more reliable communication, which could lead to new possibilities for cloud-based rendering and real-time collaboration.


• Holographic displays: Holographic displays could allow for new types of immersive experiences in both gaming and VFX.


• Quantum computing: Quantum computing has the potential to greatly increase processing power, which could lead to more complex and realistic simulations and animations.

• 3D artist/modeler: 3D artists and modelers are responsible for creating and designing 3D assets, characters, environments, and objects.


• Animator: Animators bring characters and objects to life through movement and expression, whether in films, television, or games.


• VFX artist/ FX TDs: VFX artists create and manipulate visual effects, such as explosions, fire, smoke, and other special effects.


• Game designer: Game designers are responsible for designing the gameplay mechanics, storylines, and overall vision of video games.


• Level designer: Level designers are responsible for creating and designing the levels and environments in video games.


• Game artist: Game artists are responsible for creating the visual elements of video games, including characters, environments, and user interfaces.


• Technical artist/PipelineTDs: Technical artists bridge the gap between artists and programmers, working on tasks such as optimizing assets and developing custom tools for the development pipeline.


• Software engineer/programmer: Software engineers and programmers are responsible for creating and developing the code and software that powers games, VFX, and 3D animation.


• Sound designer: Sound designers create and edit the sound effects and music in video games, films, and television shows.


• Production coordinator/manager: Production coordinators and managers oversee the scheduling, budgeting, and overall production of VFX, 3D animation, and gaming projects.