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VFX Compositing for Art Craft

Professional video production services

Visual effects compositing blending CGI and live footage. — tailored for art craft 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 Art Craft Needs VFX Compositing

In the Art Craft 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 art craft professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Art Craft

Art craft video production celebrates the slow, intentional making process in a world of mass production — the potter's wheel turning, the glassblower shaping molten material, the weaver's shuttle crossing the loom, the bookbinder's needle stitching signatures. The content derives its power from the meditative quality of skilled hands at work: close-up shots of material transformation, the sounds of tools on material, and the patient accumulation of detail that defines handcraft. The audience splits between potential buyers (who need to understand why a handmade piece costs 10-100x its industrial equivalent) and craft enthusiasts (who watch for inspiration and satisfaction). Process videos documenting a piece from raw material to finished object create the narrative justification for premium pricing. Workshop tour videos showing the maker's environment, tool collection, and material sourcing build the authenticity story that luxury craft consumers seek. Distribution targets Instagram, Etsy (product listings with video), and the maker's own e-commerce site. Budgets range from 400-1,500 euros per product video to 2,000-5,000 euros for maker profile films.

Video Challenges in Art Craft

Documenting and Democratizing Art

Cultural institutions face the challenge of reaching audiences beyond their physical walls. 62% of museum visitors watch online content before visiting, and virtual exhibitions have become essential for global reach. Video must capture the visceral impact of art while respecting the artist's vision and the work's integrity.

From exhibition documentation to artist interviews, performance capture to educational content, cultural video requires sensitivity and technical excellence. Low-light gallery conditions, reflective surfaces, and the need to convey scale and texture all present unique production challenges.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Museum Virtual Exhibition

A contemporary art museum produced virtual tour videos of their flagship exhibition. Online viewership reached 2.8M (vs 180K physical visitors), international ticket sales increased 34% for subsequent exhibitions, and the museum's subscriber base grew 156%.

Key Benefits for Art Craft

Audience Expansion & Cultural Impact

Cultural video amplifies reach exponentially: virtual exhibition videos reach 15x more people than physical visits, artist interview series increase exhibition attendance by 34%, and educational art content builds long-term audience loyalty. Cultural institutions with active video channels report 45% higher membership renewal rates.

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 Art Craft

Ready to elevate your Art Craft 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 art craft. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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