Visual effects

In filmmaking, visual effects (abbreviated VFX) are the processes by which imagery is created and/or manipulated outside the context of a live action shot. Visual effects involve the integration of live-action footage and generated imagery to create environments which look realistic, but would be dangerous, expensive, impractical, or simply impossible to capture on film. Visual effects using computer generated imagery have recently become accessible to the independent filmmaker with the introduction of affordable and easy-to-use animation and compositing software.

Timing

Visual effects are often integral to a movie's story and appeal. Although most visual effects work is completed during post-production, it usually must be carefully planned and choreographed in pre-production and production. Visual effects primarily executed in Post-Production with the use of multiple tools and technologies such as graphic design, modeling, animation and similar software, while special effects such as explosions and car chases are made on set. A visual effects supervisor is usually involved with the production from an early stage to work closely with production and the film's director design, guide and lead the teams required to achieve the desired effects.

Visual effects supervisor

In the context of film and television production, a visual effects supervisor is responsible for achieving the creative aims of the director and/or producers through the use of visual effects. While it is a creative role, most supervisors possess a strong technical background and are capable of making informed decisions about the most efficient and effective technique to employ to solve the problem at hand. Often a supervisor will work in tandem with a visual effects producer and computer graphics supervisor.

Supervisors can be employed directly by a film production company or work for a visual effects company. Often there are several VFX supervisors on a project, although there is typically a senior VFX supervisor directing their efforts.

Specific responsibilities vary somewhat depending on the nature of the production, however most supervisors:

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V. Srinivas Mohan

V. Srinivas Mohan (born: Vadlamudi Srinivas Murali Mohan) is an Indian visual effects designer, coordinator and supervisor known for his works exclusively in Tamil cinema, and Telugu cinema. He is also known for his works in few Bollywood, Kannada and Malayalam films. He is the founder and CEO of the Indian Artists Computer Graphics. He has been working in the Indian film, visual effects department from 1996. He has received three National Film Awards in Special Effects.

Early life

Srinivas was born to a Telugu family, from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Before getting into visual effects industry at Chennai, Srinivas worked as an animator and computer programmer.

Filmography and awards

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