VFX

Arts & Entertainment abbreviation · Film, Television and Theater

VFX
Stands forVisual effects
CategoriesArts & Entertainment

VFX stands for Visual effects, a film, television and theater abbreviation.

Imagery created or altered in post-production, including CGI, compositing, digital set extensions, de-aging and green-screen work. VFX are distinct from practical special effects created on set.

Example: More than 2,000 VFX shots were delivered by four studios on three continents.

Usage notes

Industrial Light & Magic was founded by George Lucas in 1975 to create the effects for Star Wars. The Academy has given an Oscar for Best Visual Effects since the late 1970s. VFX artists and supervisors are credited separately from the special effects crew.

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