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Depth Compositing
Using depth information to place elements correctly in 3D space, create fog, depth of field, and relight in compositing.
Read ArticleDenoise
Traditional denoising techniques for cleaning up noisy renders, from spatial filters to temporal accumulation.
Read ArticleAI Denoise
How machine learning based denoising works, the difference from traditional methods, and when to use AI denoisers.
Read ArticleAI in VFX
How artificial intelligence is transforming the VFX industry, from rotoscoping to upscaling to generative tools.
Read ArticleFX and Procedural FX in Houdini
How procedural FX works in Houdini, the node-based workflow, and why it is the industry standard for visual effects.
Read ArticleWhat Is Simulation?
How physics simulations create realistic motion for fire, smoke, water, cloth, and destruction in VFX.
Read ArticleParticle Effects and VEX
How to code particle behavior using VEX in Houdini, from simple forces to complex custom behaviors.
Read ArticleRender Farms and Distributed Rendering
How render farms work, how to set up distributed rendering, and best practices for managing large scale render jobs.
Read ArticleVFX for Games vs Cinema
The key differences between VFX for real time games and offline cinema, from optimization to prebaking to rendering approaches.
Read ArticleWelcome to the xgiovio.com Knowledge Base
A comprehensive introduction to our multi-disciplinary Knowledge Base, covering AI, VFX, App Development, Web, Hardware, Investing, and Photography.
Read Article3DEqualizer Scripts
A comprehensive collection of python scripts for 3DEqualizer 4 r4 to streamline your matchmoving workflow.
Read ArticleNikon D3200 Video Rolling Shutter & Readout Speed
Analysis and test results of the rolling shutter readout speed on the Nikon D3200 Expeed 3 sensor.
Read ArticleNikon D3200 Video 18-55 Sensor Area & Distortion
Tests and calculations to determine the exact sensor area covered by video and lens distortion on the Nikon D3200 at 1280x720p 60fps.
Read ArticleNikkor 18-55mm Lens Profile & Calibration
Step-by-step lens profile calibration for the Nikkor 18-55mm kit lens, including raw calibration charts at multiple focal lengths.
Read ArticleNikon 18-55mm Lens Breathing & Tracking Challenges
Understanding lens breathing on the Nikon D3200 18-55mm lens and its impact on vfx camera tracking solvers.
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