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VFX Compositing for Brasserie

Professional video production services

Visual effects compositing blending CGI and live footage. — tailored for brasserie 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 Brasserie Needs VFX Compositing

In the Brasserie 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 brasserie professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Brasserie

Brasserie video captures the warm, convivial atmosphere that defines this quintessentially French dining format — the zinc bar, the chalkboard menu, the bustling terrace, and the familiar clatter of steak-frites being served. Unlike fine dining, brasserie video should feel accessible and inviting rather than aspirational. The priority content is a 60-second ambiance film for Google and the website, seasonal menu updates for social media, and short staff spotlight clips that build local community connection. Shooting schedules must work around peak service (noon-2pm, 7-10pm) and preferably capture both the lunch rush energy and the softer evening candlelit atmosphere. The target audience is local residents within a 5km radius and tourists searching for authentic dining. Budgets range from 800 to 3,000 euros per quarterly shoot, with the main KPI being Google Maps views-to-direction-request conversion.

Video Challenges in Brasserie

Making Food Irresistible on Screen

Restaurants with video on Google My Business receive 35% more reservations. Food content is inherently visual, yet capturing dishes at their most appetizing requires specialized food styling, lighting, and timing — most dishes have a "beauty window" of just 5-10 minutes.

Modern diners check video reviews and social content before choosing where to eat. 87% of consumers say video influences their restaurant choice. The challenge is creating content that conveys taste, texture, and atmosphere through a screen.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Fine Dining Chef's Table Series

A Michelin-starred restaurant produced a 6-episode chef's table series showing the preparation of signature dishes. The series generated 800K views, led to a 3-month waiting list, and earned press coverage in national food magazines.

Key Benefits for Brasserie

Direct Impact on Reservations

Professional food video drives measurable business results: menu videos increase average ticket by 15-22%, chef portrait videos build trust and personal connection, and social media food content generates organic reach 3x higher than any other content type in hospitality.

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 Brasserie

Ready to elevate your Brasserie 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.

Ready to bring your vision to life?

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

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