Cinematic visual effects have transformed gaming from pixelated sprites to Hollywood-level spectacles. Today, in-game cinematics rival blockbuster films, thanks to advancements in real-time rendering and virtual production.
This article explores how VFX artists blend CGI with gameplay footage to create seamless video game trailers. Techniques like photorealistic lighting, digital doubles, and environment extensions are now standard in AAA titles. We analyze examples from Cyberpunk 2077 and The Last of Us Part II.
DaVinci Resolve plays a crucial role in post-production, with Resolve FX providing tools for color grading, depth mapping, and compositing. We compare its efficiency against Adobe After Effects for visual effects for gaming trailers.
For indie developers, we offer budget-friendly alternatives to achieve cinematic visual effects without a Hollywood budget.