VFX

abbreviation for

1. visual effect(s) ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of VFX¹

First recorded in 1980–85; blend of visual and FX, a phonetic spelling of effects ( def )

Example Sentences

Since working on the original “Twister” in 1996, VFX supervisor Ben Snow has earned four Oscar nominations for his contributions to fantastical projects including “Iron Man” and “Star Wars: Episode 2 — Attack of the Clones.”

From Los Angeles Times

Before-and-after photos showing how the VFX team turned wireframes into stunning CGI shots of realistic tornadoes.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the VFX team didn’t have time to build all those shots, so we used proxy images.

From Los Angeles Times

“I grew up dreaming of working on Marvel films,” one coordinator said in a statement, “so when I started my first job at Marvel, I felt like I couldn’t complain about the unpaid overtime, the lack of meal breaks and the incredible pressure put on VFX teams to meet deadlines because I was just supposed to be grateful to be here at all.”

From New York Times

What comes to mind when you think of visual effects, or VFX?

From New York Times