Embedding Visual Effects in 3D Animated Environment Design for Short Movie

Visual effects are commonly referred to as Visual F/X or VFX, which comprise the various computerized processes by which images are created and/or manipulated outside the context of a live action video. Visual effects involve the integration of live action footage and computer-generated imagery to create virtual environments, which appear like 3-dimensional realistic space, but would be costly to produce as models and/or simply impossible to capture on film. Visual effects, using computer-generated imagery (CGI), have become increasingly popular in big-budget movie making, but also have recently been accessible to the amateur filmmakers with the introduction of affordable animation and compositing software. This study will observe and evaluate the digital process of composing images and the post-production techniques for integrating 3D animated character in different 3D environment within cell animation technique. The 3D characters are rendered in green screen to merge with 3D environments design. This technique is accomplished through the 3D animation and motion graphics software. Finally, this paper will discuss the overall production efficiency in terms of the production pipeline, psychographic research and creativity involved in visual exploration. This study will also touch on the effect of how the audience is impacted by the aforementioned integrated processes.