VFX
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of VFX
First recorded in 1980–85; blend of visual and FX, a phonetic spelling of effects ( def. )
Example Sentences
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California lawmakers are weighing AB 2319, a tax credit aimed at bringing film and TV post-production work — editing, sound, VFX, music — back to the state as jobs move overseas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Fast forward to 2026, and the 36-year-old can be seen on the big screen in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, as the VFX, motion-captured double of the titular hero.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Yes, Soderbergh would’ve needed to hire a VFX team to produce images of a Spanish warship.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026
That’s where the VFX wizards of Wētā FX in New Zealand came in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
Normally, features like set extensions or digital effects would be created by CG and VFX graphics artists, paid laborers in an industry that is only just beginning to unionize.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2025
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