Top 5 Things to Keep in Mind when Making VFX! @HitfilmSensei

Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 minutes ago

In this video I talk about the top 5 things to keep in mind when making VFX!

0:00 Introduction
0:12 Clear Communication and Collaboration
0:43 Pre-production Planning
1:13 Realistic Time and Resource Management
1:41 Attention to Detail and Realism
2:16 Continuous Testing and Iteration
2:52 Conclusion

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