VFX Toolkit Essentials: What You ACTUALLY NEED | VFX Tips & Tricks for Indie Filmmakers

Check out more of our VFX Tips and Tricks for Indie Filmmakers:    • Tips and Tricks for Filmmakers | VFX for I...   Full Episodes of the VFX for Indies Podcast:    • VFX for Indies Podcast   Get ready to elevate your visual effects game with the ultimate VFX toolkit for every artist! In this video, we'll dive into the essential tools and techniques that every filmmaker, indie filmmaker, and visual effects artist needs to know to bring their creative vision to life. From computer graphics and CGI to film workflow and cinematic techniques, we'll cover it all. Whether you're working on a independent film, television production, or motion picture, this video is packed with valuable insights and tips to help you navigate the film industry and stay ahead of the curve. So, if you're ready to take your VFX skills to the next level and learn the secrets of the film industry, then this video is for you! ► Transcript and more: https://foxtrotxray.com/podcast/whats... 00:00 Intro 00:44 Reference Tools 02:04 Tracking Markers 04:17 Tape 05:12 Camera Gear 05:56 Measurement Tools 06:34 Pop up screens 07:08 Grip Gear 07:57 Bag 08:29 Electronics 09:20 Miscellaneous BUILD YOUR OWN VFX SUPERVISOR KIT (When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!) Reference Tools ► Calibrite ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 https://amzn.to/4hycrz0 ► 12.6cm hdri VFX ball chrome grey ball kit https://www.vfxball.com/products/12-6... ► RICOH THETA Z1 51GB Black 360° camera https://amzn.to/4fjNztd ► Ricoh Lens Cap TL-2 for Theta Z1 https://amzn.to/4hBDuJL ► Casematix 7 inch Waterproof 360 Action Camera Case https://amzn.to/3ClcBcY Tracking Helpers ► Battery Operated LED Party Lights https://amzn.to/4eok60f ► Rechargeable Green Light Laser Pen https://amzn.to/4ek4bQl Tape ► Real Professional Grade Gaffer Tape https://amzn.to/40E01zD ► Gaffer Power Spike Tape https://amzn.to/3UJS08J Camera Gear ► Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 Bundle https://amzn.to/3UFdW4L ► Rokinon 14mm T3.1 Cine DS Lens for Canon EF https://amzn.to/3YWKlpV ► Rokinon 24mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens for Canon EF https://amzn.to/3AppT7Q ► Rokinon 35mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens for Canon EF https://amzn.to/3YHiQiN ► Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens for Canon EF https://amzn.to/3Z8yGEN ► Rokinon 85mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens for Canon EF https://amzn.to/3YWKeuv Measurement Tools ► Digital Laser Inclinometer https://amzn.to/3YYFGE3 ► Laser Tape Measure https://amzn.to/3CmgIFO Portable Greenscreens and Bluescreens ► Collapsible Reversible Background 5'x7' Chroma-Key Blue/Green https://amzn.to/4ekH2xd ► 10 Ft x 20 Ft Photography Backdrop Green Screen https://amzn.to/4fgOeMg Grip Gear ► Manfrotto MS0490A Nanopole Stand https://amzn.to/3AzKhDa ► Photo Studio 5/8" Heavy Duty Metal Clamp https://amzn.to/4hIIoF8 ► SmallRig AD-01 Video Tripod https://amzn.to/3YAgPoy Bag ► Think Tank Photo Airport Security V3.0 https://amzn.to/4fCQZY2 Electronics ► Apple 2024 MacBook Pro Laptop with M4 Pro, 14‑core CPU, 20‑core GPU https://amzn.to/48FQdqO ► Anker Power Bank, 25,600mAh Portable Charger https://amzn.to/48IYiuW ► LaCie Rugged 5TB Portable External HDD https://amzn.to/3YWzvA6 Miscellaneous ► Portable Retractable Folding Telescoping Camping Stool https://amzn.to/3YUSTh4