Special Effects and Motion Graphics Basics [Video]

Ever watched a film where a dragon soars across the skies, or perhaps an advert with text that stylishly zips around? If you’ve found yourself thinking, “How did they do that?” – you’re in the right place!

Let’s embark on a journey through the realms of special effects and motion graphics. And if you’re looking into buying services from a video production company, these basics will give you some behind-the-scenes insight. Let’s get rolling.

1. Special Effects (SFX) – What’s the Buzz?

Special effects, often abbreviated as SFX, refer to those visual elements in videos that can’t be captured during live shooting. We’re talking about those massive explosions, fantastical creatures, and otherworldly landscapes!

• Practical Effects: These are effects created on set. It could be makeup, prosthetics, or even controlled explosions. Remember the chilling makeup of zombies in horror films? That’s SFX at play!

• Digital Effects (DFX):When you bring computers into the mix, you get DFX. This encompasses all the magic conjured post-production. …