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VFX Compositing for Craftsmanship

Professional video production services

Visual effects compositing blending CGI and live footage. — tailored for craftsmanship professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Shot Analysis & Tracking

We analyze each shot, perform camera tracking, rotoscoping, and clean plate generation for smooth VFX integration.

Technical details
3D tracking in PFTrack/SynthEyes, rotoscoping in Nuke, clean plate reconstruction for element removal.
02

CG Asset Creation

3D modeling, texturing, and lighting of CG elements matched precisely to the live-action plate.

Technical details
Modeling in Maya/Cinema 4D, texturing in Substance Painter, rendering in Arnold/Octane with HDRI matching.
03

Compositing & QC

Multi-layer compositing with color and grain matching, atmospheric effects, and frame-by-frame quality control.

Technical details
Compositing in Nuke/After Effects, EXR 16-bit delivery, VFX breakdown reel documentation.

Good to know

Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.

All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.

Why Craftsmanship Needs VFX Compositing

In the Craftsmanship sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, VFX Compositing delivers measurable results that transform how craftsmanship professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Craftsmanship

Artisan trades are inherently cinematic — the transformation of raw materials into finished objects through skilled hands creates naturally compelling video content. The process itself is the story: wood being shaped, clay being thrown, metal being forged. This content performs exceptionally well on social media, where process videos regularly reach audiences far beyond the artisan's local market. Video production for artisans must balance showcasing technique with building the personal brand of the maker, since customers buy from craftspeople they feel connected to. The production style should feel intimate and honest rather than corporate, often using natural workshop lighting and ambient sound to preserve authenticity.

Video Challenges in Craftsmanship

Communicating the Value of Handcraft

Artisans face the challenge of justifying premium pricing in a mass-produced world. Process videos are the most powerful tool for this — 58% of consumers willingly pay more for products with a visible craftsmanship story. Capturing the patience, skill, and passion of handwork requires unhurried, detail-oriented filming.

Workshop environments present unique challenges: variable natural lighting, confined spaces, noise from tools, and the need to capture intricate hand movements in macro detail without disrupting the artisan's flow.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Master Ceramist — Viral Workshop Series

A ceramist's workshop video series documenting the creation process from raw clay to finished piece went viral on social media, accumulating 8M views. Orders were backed up 6 months and the artisan was able to raise prices 45% while maintaining demand.

Custom Furniture Maker

A bespoke furniture maker produced detailed process documentation videos. Custom orders increased 340% as clients could see the craftsmanship behind each piece, with average order value rising 60%.

Key Benefits for Craftsmanship

Premium Positioning & Direct Sales

Artisan video delivers exceptional value: craftsmanship process videos justify 40-60% price premiums, behind-the-scenes content builds emotional connection that drives loyalty, and workshop tour videos increase direct sales by 85%. Artisans with video presence report that customers arrive pre-sold on quality and are 3x less likely to negotiate on price.

Our VFX Compositing Process

VFX Pipeline

1. Plate Preparation: Shot analysis, camera tracking, rotoscoping, and clean plate generation for smooth integration.

2. Asset Creation: 3D modeling, texturing, and lighting of CG elements to match the live-action plate perfectly.

3. Compositing: Multi-layer compositing in Nuke/After Effects with color matching, grain matching, lens distortion, and atmospheric effects.

4. QC & Delivery: Frame-by-frame quality control, final render at full resolution, and delivery with VFX breakdown documentation.

What Makes VFX Compositing Unique

VFX compositing merges multiple visual layers — live-action footage, CG elements, matte paintings, and particle effects — into a single believable image. We work in Nuke and After Effects, managing multi-pass EXR renders with separate diffuse, specular, reflection, and shadow layers for maximum control. This service is the final assembly stage for any shot that combines real and digital elements. Turnaround depends on shot complexity: simple sky replacements take 1-2 days per shot, while full CG-integration shots take 3-5 days each. We deliver in the resolution and color space of your pipeline (ACEScg, Rec.709, or DCI-P3).

What You Receive

You receive: final composited shots in ProRes 4444/EXR, VFX breakdown reel, individual element passes (beauty, diffuse, specular, alpha), and project files.

Technical Specifications

Software: Nuke, After Effects, Houdini, Maya, Cinema 4D | Tracking: PFTrack, SynthEyes | Render: Arnold, V-Ray, Octane | Output: EXR 16/32-bit, ProRes 4444, DPX

Getting Started with VFX Compositing for Craftsmanship

Ready to elevate your Craftsmanship brand with professional vfx compositing? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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Let's discuss your vfx compositing needs for craftsmanship. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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