By Master the fundamentals of camera tracking before attempting any complex compositing work—your ability to match virtual elements to real-world camera movement determines whether effects look seamless or amateurish. Shoot clean plates (footage without actors or moving elements) at every location, maintaining identical camera settings and positions; this single habit solves 80% of post-production headaches when removing unwanted objects or adding digital elements.
Film visual effects have evolved from exclusive Hollywood territory into accessible tools for creative storytellers at every level. What once required million-dollar …
