Artistic Principles of VFX Jason Keyser Senior VFX Artist, Riot Games Hadidjah Chamberlin FX Artist, Blizzard Entertainment Artistic Principles of VFX Techy Side of VFX Artsy Side of VFX Techy - Left-Brain - Pipeline / Tools - Features / Tech - Scripting - Simulation - Debugging Techy Artsy - Left-Brain - Right-Brain - Pipeline / Tools - Clarity - Features / Tech - Immersion/Fantasy - Scripting - Impact/Satisfaction - Simulation - Color Theory - Debugging - Composition Artistic Principles for VFX - Gameplay is King! - Shape & Area of Effect - Contrast & Focal Point - Color & Identity - Timing & Threat Level Gameplay is King! Gameplay is King! Be friends with your designers! Gameplay is King! Gameplay is King!