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  Welcome back to the Brain Planet Studios Blog , where we share real-world filmmaking and VFX production tips for creators like you! Today’s topic is something that’s transforming the way both big-budget and indie filmmakers work: Pre-Visualization (Previs) . ✅ What Exactly is Previs? Pre-Visualization , commonly called Previs , is the process of creating a rough visual representation of your scenes before actual shooting starts. It’s like making an animated storyboard—but with more detail, camera movements, and sometimes even basic lighting and effects. Previs can range from: Simple 2D animatics 3D animated sequences with rough models Fully animated mock scenes rendered in real-time In short: It’s your movie... in rough draft visual form. ✅ Why Filmmakers (Especially VFX Artists) Love Previs Here at Brain Planet Studios , we’ve realized that previs can save you from: ✅ Blowing your budget on reshoots ✅ Realizing too late that a scene’s blocking doesn’t wo...

  Welcome back to the Brain Planet Studios Blog, where we dive deep into the future of filmmaking! Whether you’re an indie director, a VFX artist, or a curious storyteller, staying on top of industry trends is crucial. 2025 is already proving to be a groundbreaking year for visual effects. Let’s break down 5 emerging VFX trends that are reshaping how filmmakers create, collaborate, and captivate audiences. 1. AI-Powered VFX: Automating the Repetitive, Unlocking the Creative Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a buzzword anymore — it’s actively transforming VFX workflows. Tasks like rotoscoping, object tracking, and even face replacement are now being streamlined by AI-driven tools. Studios large and small are embracing this shift. Why? Because less time spent on tedious manual work = more time for creativity. Example: Tools like Runway and Adobe Sensei now allow artists to pull clean mattes with just a few clicks — something that used to take hours. ✅ What this mean...