ABSTRACT
All the writing and re-writing, planning, budgeting, scouting, designing, building, casting, rehearsing of pre-production work culminate in the shooting period. Shooting visual effects (VFX) elements is an important, often crucial, part of the process. If the camera was moving, the camera operator needs to pick one position/angle along the move and lock the camera to that position for the elements shoot. Ideally, shot-specific elements should be captured with the same lens that was used in the master shot. An element that breaks frame is sharply cut off at the frame edge. It is important to make sure that the background allows for successful extraction or roto work. There are advantages in shooting elements at a higher frame rate. Since green screen extraction relies on color values, it is important to make sure that the screen is uniform and consistent. Special effects are done practically on the set and in-camera. VFX are done digitally on the footage during post-production.
