VFX

American  

abbreviation

1. visual effect(s).

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Etymology

Origin of VFX

First recorded in 1980–85; blend of visual and FX, a phonetic spelling of effects ( def. )

Example Sentences

Lord and Miller’s film brims with ingenuity, composed of wondrous practical effects and some brilliant puppetry work to make Rocky as lifelike and adorable as he is, combined with intentionally scant VFX and animation to ensure realism at every possible turn.

From Salon

"There's a lot of meetings involved, but then we also get to do the fun stuff, which is work with the clients and our VFX supervisors to talk about the images and see how they're progressing."

From BBC

“The Creature had to feel real. Not to put down VFX, but there’s a human quality they can’t catch.”

From Los Angeles Times

With the help of the VFX experts at Wēta FX, the filmmaker turned his focus to the physics of fire for ‘Avatar 3’ — and forged a villain alliance like no other.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s where the VFX wizards of Wētā FX in New Zealand came in.

From Los Angeles Times