🎨 3D Rendering & VFX · Flowchart
VFX Shot Production Workflow
The steps a VFX shot goes through from plates to final delivery: matchmove, modelling, animation, FX, lighting and comp.
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What this diagram shows
- Every department publishes versions to the shared pipeline
- Dailies reviews happen after each major step
- Only approved final comps are delivered to the client
Prompt used
VFX shot workflow: the studio receives plates and the brief. Matchmove tracks the camera; modelling and texturing build assets; animation and FX simulations run; lighting renders layers on the render farm; compositing combines everything. After each stage the shot goes to dailies; notes send it back. Approved final comps go to client review and delivery.
Mermaid code
flowchart TD
A[Receive plates and brief] --> B[Matchmove camera]
B --> C[Model and texture assets]
C --> D[Animation]
D --> E[FX simulation]
E --> F[Lighting and render on farm]
F --> G[Compositing]
G --> H{Dailies review}
H -->|Notes| I[Back to department] --> F
H -->|Approved| J{Client review}
J -->|Changes| G
J -->|Final| K[Deliver final frames]Related templates
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