VFX Core Concepts 101

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  • Опубликовано: 10 янв 2025
  • Wanna learn VFX, but you aren't sure what you want to do, or where to start? Director and VFX artist Clinton Jones (aka The Pwnisher) walks us through the basic disciplines & tools you should know that all fall under the big world of "Visual Effects".
    Have questions for Clinton? You can chat with him directly in the forum:
    j.mp/VFXConcept...
    You can also check out Clinton's channel here: / pwnisher
    Here are some of our favorite VFX videos and tutorials:
    Compositing & Basic Training:
    videocopilot.ne...
    Motion Tracking:
    bit.ly/1R9QTUE
    Rotoscoping
    bit.ly/1nzTQGn
    bit.ly/1M9mIeO
    Keying
    bit.ly/1R9R8io
    Modeling & Texturing:
    bit.ly/1RSVuxv
    3D Particles
    bit.ly/2232WhZ
    3D Lighting:
    bit.ly/1SCR4gG
    Rigging:
    bit.ly/1paHTYG
    Animation
    bit.ly/1UVK3YP
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    Questions about our sponsors and how they work? A video on that soon, but we have an open policy and can answer your questions directly on our forums: discuss.rocketj...
    We're on TWITCH every Thursday at 3PM PST!
    / rocketjump
    You can also follow us on Facebook & Twitter:
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    Thanks for watching! More videos at school.rocketju...!

Комментарии • 399

  • @IGameChangerI
    @IGameChangerI 8 лет назад +544

    I love how he sighed when he mentioned rotoscoping. That's the only accurate attitude when it comes to rotoscoping.

    • @CinemaByteProductions
      @CinemaByteProductions 8 лет назад +4

      Agreed

    • @RC-1290
      @RC-1290 8 лет назад +42

      "Did you just say the client wants me to roto smoke?!"

    • @hikari3401
      @hikari3401 8 лет назад +5

      +RC-1290 "You want me to add 1 frame??"

    • @IGameChangerI
      @IGameChangerI 8 лет назад +24

      RC-1290 "So in this vfx-heavy shot I want the protagonist to wear both blue and green clothes. I know it messes with the computer, but you can fix that, right?"

    • @Lennyohh
      @Lennyohh 8 лет назад +7

      +RC-1290 "Wait, just how much hair are we talking here?!"

  •  8 лет назад +33

    I'm honoured that you guy's used one of my comps from the film 'Everest' as an example for keying! Been watching you for years, and you were one of my biggest inspiration to start doing visual effects! Keep it up!

  • @Michal_Kedzierski
    @Michal_Kedzierski 5 лет назад +190

    Wait is that Clint from Corridor crew?!

    • @caleb1069
      @caleb1069 5 лет назад +8

      that's what I was wondering. I think it is. looks like him.

    • @grahamhunning1536
      @grahamhunning1536 5 лет назад +3

      It is

    • @Lb_75.p13
      @Lb_75.p13 5 лет назад +9

      before working w/ the corridor crew , he was at Rocketjump
      they hired him because they needed more staff

    • @lemonerds2753
      @lemonerds2753 4 года назад +2

      Yes it’s him

    • @aspergerart4635
      @aspergerart4635 4 года назад +2

      @Mushrif Ahmed plot twist: he is full CG character

  • @prakudh
    @prakudh 8 лет назад +9

    I just clicked the video randomly and it made me really interested in learning VFX now. Thanks!

  • @Gary1q2
    @Gary1q2 8 лет назад +311

    I've seen so much real smoke in movies thinking that its CG smoke that I now think real smoke looks fake.

  • @C4DNerd
    @C4DNerd 8 лет назад +86

    3:57 - 5:09
    This is why I always get mad when people say 3D is "cheap" or "lazy" compared to hand-drawn animation. Hand-drawn animation is tedious in its own right, but to say that 3D is "lazy" is ridiculous because there are SOOOO many things that go into making a good 3D movie/effect - far more so than what goes on into making a good 2D movie quite frankly.
    It's as if people think 3D is just when people sit on the computer and just flail their arms on the keyboards and magically stuff happens. It takes a LOT of freaking work in creating a character even before you really get a chance to actually animate them.

    • @jamesjason8471
      @jamesjason8471 7 лет назад +1

      EVERY 3D animator who had their chance to draw on a tablet for 2D digital will tell you how Freaking easy it is to animate a rigged character, mind my words, " Animating a rigged character"

    • @davidlarson4259
      @davidlarson4259 7 лет назад +2

      Nobody says 3D is cheap or lazy. He didn't even say it in the video. Everyone agrees with you. Why are you ranting about this? This is an an unnecessary stupid comment.

    • @utopiandubstep7055
      @utopiandubstep7055 5 лет назад

      agreed

  • @safferoth
    @safferoth 8 лет назад

    Wish you had posted this 10 years ago before I spent an ass ton of money going to school for it. Great video I'm glad you shined a light on this complicated little industry

  • @eiriklunde
    @eiriklunde 8 лет назад

    I am not a movie/media student, but watching movies is one of my passions. The first time I watch a movie, it's because of the story. The 2nd to the N-th time I watch a movie it's because of the time, hard work and software engineering that goes into making a movie. Thank you for teaching me how to appreciate it even more

  • @lourensed
    @lourensed 8 лет назад +58

    Do things like this more! 101 so we have something to start learning from

    • @yawafrifa
      @yawafrifa 6 лет назад +2

      Yeah. You're right

  • @LoneEditor
    @LoneEditor 5 лет назад +19

    I love to rotoscope, especially when you mess up one frame and you fix it and AE messes up all the other frames for you so you can keep the fun going

  • @angelicaamora1093
    @angelicaamora1093 4 года назад +2

    I clicked bc i saw Clint, stayed bc i love this channel :))

  • @Jonnyvonwallstrom
    @Jonnyvonwallstrom 8 лет назад +2

    That was a really comprehensible and elaborated discourse on VFX. Thanks a lot!

  • @kev_mcx
    @kev_mcx 8 лет назад +6

    So cool! Now I know slightly more!
    Can't wait to learn so more stuff!

  • @endaoconnor
    @endaoconnor 8 лет назад

    I sighed at the same point as soon as Rotoscoping was mentioned. I had to rotoscope gloves onto a hand in a TV series once (a detective forgot to wear forensic gloves) the hands were holding evidence that was a bloody glass bulb full of water, the actors hands moved in front and behind the thing. it was a long long scene, too many late nights rotoscoping it. So the word sends a shiver down my spine.

  • @Foxarocious
    @Foxarocious 8 лет назад

    Thank you for explaining all of this. I didn't know the difference between vfx and sfx! That's what hooked me!

  • @jaycorbin6145
    @jaycorbin6145 6 лет назад +6

    Davinci Fusion can do particle effects and CGI, and it uses a full 3D space for compositing.

  • @rishabhlaheja7689
    @rishabhlaheja7689 4 года назад +2

    By far the most well explained tutorial on youtube regarding VFX and all different roles and responsibilities in it. Thanks!!!!

  • @izifantastic
    @izifantastic Год назад +1

    I think the piece he's missing is the enormous talent you need on top of just learning the tools to make good VFX.

  • @marschrr
    @marschrr 8 лет назад

    About 4:30 in the video you talk about lighting using a 3D modeled face as example. I would be cool to see an 101 episode about practical scene lighting on faces, facial expressions, emotions, body, object lighting, reflections, shadow casting, etc.. how to play with light. Great job on the channel btw!

  • @universall8731
    @universall8731 8 лет назад +48

    honestly I've clicked on this video because I was bored.. but this video was very interesting, subbed!

    • @SpySappingMyKeyboard
      @SpySappingMyKeyboard 8 лет назад +2

      +Universall I have no plans to make any film or video. But this is one of my favorite channels anyway!

    • @tunikvisuals
      @tunikvisuals 6 лет назад +1

      Universall Clicked because of Clint ;) Check our Corridor Crew and their adventures if you don’t know what I am talking ab

  • @maleklatif3286
    @maleklatif3286 8 лет назад

    This video was really helpful. I've recently started working in 3d fx and knowing this terminology will help me a lot, thank you.

  • @jonahperry3041
    @jonahperry3041 8 лет назад +1

    This was great!! Loving the 101 style videos keep em coming!

  • @jomiar309
    @jomiar309 8 лет назад +3

    I really like this idea, and I wish more people would do something like this - just tell me all the main things that I might want to look into to figure out how to do some larger task. In this case, visual effects, and the many pieces of that. I loved your sigh for rotoscoping--probably my least favorite thing to do :P
    Anyway, thanks for this!

  • @Captainsting
    @Captainsting 4 года назад

    Look who it is! My boy Clint!

  • @Soepsas
    @Soepsas 8 лет назад +4

    I'd love to see a video on how to start. Like the very basics of how you get into the world of filmmaking. Should you go to certain classes and how do you build up a career. What are the chances on getting a job, not just for the actors but for the whole team.

  • @mihirmahapatra3189
    @mihirmahapatra3189 4 года назад

    This is really a good one about VFX in a nutshell

  • @vivianasoto1062
    @vivianasoto1062 7 лет назад +3

    the people on this works so hard for every frame in the screen

  • @TheMemoman
    @TheMemoman 8 лет назад

    Very well explained! Crystal clear. Loved the video, love to start some tutorials

  • @richiebeans129
    @richiebeans129 5 лет назад +2

    Yes, rotoscoping involves frame-by-frame analyses, but it is not always a frame-by-frame task. In fact, one shouldn't have to adjust much if the fluidity of the rotoscope is adequate.

  • @christopherpower3591
    @christopherpower3591 6 лет назад

    Such a nice simplified explanation. Nice one.

  • @JunaidAzizChannel
    @JunaidAzizChannel 8 лет назад +12

    One of most interesting and helpful videos!

  • @OKInfografia
    @OKInfografia 8 лет назад +1

    Awesome video! I keep explaining these things over and over ;) I'd be happy to elaborate the 3D part more, it felt too short. Great stuff!

  • @CZsWorld
    @CZsWorld 8 лет назад +21

    I was wondering when the minds behind _Epic VFX Time_ would do a VFX video.

    • @murilog.p.1383
      @murilog.p.1383 4 года назад

      Well hello.

    • @augustusgregory1748
      @augustusgregory1748 3 года назад

      i know it is quite randomly asking but do anyone know a good website to stream new movies online?

    • @noesoren8510
      @noesoren8510 3 года назад

      @Augustus Gregory meh I watch on Flixportal. just search on google for it :P -noe

    • @augustusgregory1748
      @augustusgregory1748 3 года назад

      @Noe Soren thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D Appreciate it!!

    • @noesoren8510
      @noesoren8510 3 года назад

      @Augustus Gregory happy to help =)

  • @lenny5205
    @lenny5205 8 лет назад +97

    sweet thanks. I'm gonna go make a transformer movie now

  • @SurvivalRox
    @SurvivalRox 8 лет назад +4

    1st time I've found motion graphics really useful

  • @RathOX
    @RathOX 8 лет назад +11

    i use 3Ds Max and CC4D

    • @jaydevmandal7346
      @jaydevmandal7346 3 года назад

      What you will use?

    • @cletofernandes1555
      @cletofernandes1555 3 года назад

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  • @heodrew
    @heodrew 8 лет назад +1

    Technically rotoscoping isn't cutting someone out, the term is borrowed. It's the process of adding a layer on top of footage (originally, physically drawing over footage). Rotobrushing on the other hand, is using the rotobrush/masking tools to cut someone out so you can get the asset you'll put on top of footage, and VFX kinda just uses the two terms interchangeably.

  • @PrashanSubasinghe
    @PrashanSubasinghe 7 лет назад

    This is an AWESOME video. great footage and explanations!

  • @arashchitgar7445
    @arashchitgar7445 7 лет назад

    That was great...thanks man...I was looking for simple definitions to get the idea and concept of what VFX artists do in visual effects...thank alot
    Please release more videos like this (Y)

  • @AndyBesbrode
    @AndyBesbrode 8 лет назад

    Can't wait to see this class develop :D

  • @Reloadgglax
    @Reloadgglax 8 лет назад

    So you're alive.

  • @JackHorner69
    @JackHorner69 8 лет назад

    was cool to see a model I made appear in this video. :)

  • @angelicaamora1093
    @angelicaamora1093 4 года назад +1

    YOOOO IT'S CLINT

  • @CliffShorey
    @CliffShorey 8 лет назад

    How come whenever you guys upload videos it always perfectly coincides with whatever class I'm in. I go to one of those old fashioned real life film schools...

  • @bupek
    @bupek 6 лет назад

    I learn more here than my media class 😂😭 such a good vid, you have my subscription 👍🏾

  • @nolomolebatsi4983
    @nolomolebatsi4983 7 лет назад

    wow actually finished this whole video

  • @kammie3118
    @kammie3118 5 лет назад +3

    Clint from @corridorcrew ?? What a suprise

  • @tpankajkumar
    @tpankajkumar 7 лет назад

    I'm a software developer, my passion is to become a vfx artist. .. Subscribed

  • @arizonadalman3288
    @arizonadalman3288 8 лет назад

    Make more of these PLEASE!

  • @jackie4uni
    @jackie4uni 2 года назад

    I love this guy. You spoke well. Thumbup
    Rotoscoping! Hmmm, thas another world. Its cool watching your videos

  • @jagdishization
    @jagdishization 7 лет назад

    Thanks to give an additional and detailed info
    and hats off to reaction abt Rotoscoping

  • @JordanCrowderFilms
    @JordanCrowderFilms 7 лет назад

    We just had Academy Award-Winning VFX Artist Rick Shick on our show, he had some great insight with over 3 decades of experience in the VFX industry. #gentscofflaw

  • @zombirai
    @zombirai 8 лет назад

    This is probably a really dumb question, but why is there a green screen for example at 0:41? Why is green screen needed in that shot?Cant you add the castle in post without the green screen?

  • @Saurawitty
    @Saurawitty 6 лет назад

    Great insight guys .. your efforts are very much appreciated .. 😁

  • @Kris-ym2zr
    @Kris-ym2zr 3 года назад

    Thanks for creating this video, it's helped a lot.

  • @princealmighty5391
    @princealmighty5391 7 лет назад +24

    lol I like how he sighed before saying rotoscoping

  • @greatamericanchildrensbook4842
    @greatamericanchildrensbook4842 8 лет назад

    really good video, surprised it hasn't been done before. Thanks!

  • @FamilyFirstJ
    @FamilyFirstJ 8 лет назад

    this should help a lot of people

  • @smilesenglish139
    @smilesenglish139 4 года назад

    Overview given for VFX is awesome and useful. thanks a lot.

    • @miljopp949
      @miljopp949 3 года назад

      Hey. where is the I don't find any RUclips channel in animation link .

  • @alexdib3915
    @alexdib3915 3 года назад

    Great video! very concise and engaging

  • @05shadowdragon
    @05shadowdragon 8 лет назад +1

    Question @ Clinton Jones
    Do you work on the animation at Rocket Jump or do you just know information about it from previous projects? Because as far as i know, I've only heard of you acting in the short films. Though it's cool if you do both, I just hadn't heard any mention of it.

  • @SVAFnemesis
    @SVAFnemesis 8 лет назад +9

    1:44 was that the actual footage from Ultra Violet??? I know the film was bad but I didn't know it was that bad

    • @zahidcan
      @zahidcan 6 лет назад

      Yeah same when I watched it for the first time I thought it was really realistic lmao

  • @digitallearningsolutions7118
    @digitallearningsolutions7118 7 лет назад

    You can start learning a lot about the principles of VFX and how to composite successfully:
    ruclips.net/video/HvatZnZU0UY/видео.html
    Fundamentals of VFX covers topics such as Node-based Compositing, Color Grading and Color Theory, Lighting, Chroma Keying, and much much more.

  • @AeroSport103
    @AeroSport103 8 лет назад +2

    Very cool! Thanks for taking the time to create this video.

  • @jack5c
    @jack5c Месяц назад

    I miss this channel

  • @strawbellilies
    @strawbellilies 7 лет назад

    I subscribed because of this video. :)
    Keep up the good work!

  • @bobsnel
    @bobsnel 8 лет назад +1

    I like stuff explained. It sure helps when it's done with such suave.

  • @jordan.newsom
    @jordan.newsom 8 лет назад

    Awesome! This stuff is like gold to someone like me!

  • @MESHQuality
    @MESHQuality 8 лет назад

    Great video,nice explained!
    I hope after this people will know that special effects isn't visual effects..

  • @mr_wessumz
    @mr_wessumz 8 лет назад +1

    Main question. Most important question.
    What is the music playing in the background of this video? Percussionist here who's reeeeally curious because it sounds lovely.

  • @EatTheScroll7
    @EatTheScroll7 8 лет назад

    Could you do a video just like this, but for special effects? It would be very cool to have a list of in camera effect techniques and tricks to practice. Also a video on how to shoot with miniatures (props and sets) with best ways to measure and match scale would be fantastic. I haven't seen many videos on those topics.

  • @ludvigjonsson6875
    @ludvigjonsson6875 8 лет назад

    ILP and Fido, nice seeing the Swedish scene in these vids.

  • @AndrewLXiong
    @AndrewLXiong 8 лет назад

    Awesome stuff, thanks for sharing!

  • @Flowrounder
    @Flowrounder 6 лет назад +1

    I got you. No links for Matte Painting in the video description ;)

  • @3damuser29
    @3damuser29 4 года назад

    Lovely content bro!! cheers!!!

  • @kelmokelley502
    @kelmokelley502 6 лет назад

    thanks i needed this bro

  • @ChilaquilesZuMittag
    @ChilaquilesZuMittag 8 лет назад

    I always get the question "so, your job is to make cartoons and movies?" This video will make it easier to explain.

  • @nicolastoppo9086
    @nicolastoppo9086 6 лет назад

    Wow so great! Thanks for these valuable idea .

  • @akankshajasuja1111
    @akankshajasuja1111 7 лет назад +1

    Wow u teaches so well, thanks for helping me by ur video. Gudluck !

  • @willywijaya3471
    @willywijaya3471 6 лет назад

    Just now I realized the difference of special fx and visual fx

  • @nomercy2306
    @nomercy2306 4 года назад

    Dayuummm Clint looks soo good with short hair.

  • @shariqmanzoor322
    @shariqmanzoor322 8 лет назад

    such a nice information you shared ... can you please tell me the softwares you discussed for special effects

  • @kiannikoobakht3937
    @kiannikoobakht3937 6 лет назад

    So good and very clear description Thanks,,,,,

  • @dollym5291
    @dollym5291 4 года назад

    That was very helpful thanx bud😇✌🏻

  • @parkerbailey5943
    @parkerbailey5943 8 лет назад

    This was super helpful!
    Thanks!

  • @bdmahabubrrahman2355
    @bdmahabubrrahman2355 6 лет назад

    Excellent video

  • @ROMORoo7
    @ROMORoo7 7 лет назад

    cool break down, i give 2 thumbs👍🏼👍🏼

  • @LaraDLP
    @LaraDLP 8 лет назад +1

    I really loved the video! but just one question, to beacome a VFX artist is it necessary to study something concrete? Or you just can learn little by little with tutorials and stuff like that

  • @apus-vlog
    @apus-vlog 6 лет назад

    what a learing video..thank you so Much sir...Love from India..

  • @Scifibasskid
    @Scifibasskid 8 лет назад

    thanks for the links this helps soooooo much!

  • @khrazza
    @khrazza 4 года назад

    3:17 why cant a camera move if you have a green screen? cas there's no tracking data? there's no work around?

  • @MrBenPratt
    @MrBenPratt 7 лет назад

    Very good, thanks for that mate

  • @vkgupta
    @vkgupta 6 лет назад

    Awesome explanation.......Great

  • @coraliehentsch3041
    @coraliehentsch3041 7 лет назад

    Awesome video thanks!

  • @MGSBigBoss77
    @MGSBigBoss77 7 лет назад

    So much of this i'm currently learning and have way more to go (untold given there is no true end to learning all new things!).

  • @jeremiahwat1
    @jeremiahwat1 8 лет назад +1

    Because you mentioned it, now RocketJump has to make an animation. The challenge has been issued.

  • @jamesbong8058
    @jamesbong8058 8 лет назад

    First time I've gotten to a video this early

  • @rylvestersolon4854
    @rylvestersolon4854 4 года назад

    thank you for giving me a ground which is a best place to start

  • @motionsam
    @motionsam 8 лет назад

    5:47 Whats the video on left thumbnail? with the cars

  • @yawafrifa
    @yawafrifa 6 лет назад

    Great. Good teacher. Thanks.