Word Bank Inventory: V
V-Ray
A rendering software that simulates the behavior of light, shadows, textures, and reflections in a scene, thus creating photorealistic renders.
value
A number or amount.
variance
A project management term that pertains to the quantifiable deviation, departure, or divergence away from a known baseline or expected value. The difference of where we are now vs where we planned to be.
VDB
“volume data” / “voxel data base” / “volumetric Dynamic B+ tree”
(Ngl, I had to Google that. Haha!)
An output file by FX that contains data that helps Look Dev and Lighting in creating effects.
vector image
Type of image that can be resized without losing quality, unlike regular images made up of pixels.
vertex / vertices
A point. It can exist by itself with its own attributes or as part of an object. In an object or model, it is the start and beginning of an edge. Because a full model then will be composed of multiple vertices, these can sometimes be coloured to assist in visibility when manipulating the models.
VFX
Visual Effects; To alter what we see in camera by means of practical or digital works.
VFX ball
See HDRI ball
VFX Supervisor
Responsibilities vary per studio. Usually a role responsible in overseeing the overall creative calls in a project. While they can provide technical input on methodologies as well, they usually work alongside a CG Supervisor with whom the technical responsibility of troubleshooting falls more under. Department Supervisors usually report to the VFX Supervisor and department deliveries require VFX Supe approval before client deliveries. VFX Supervisor are also often client-facing and a liaison between the client, producer, and department supes/leads.
viewport
In Maya, this is the window in the interface where artists can see their assets/scenes in real time.
vignette
An effect applied on a shot that darkens or brightens the edges/corners of the frame.
Vimeo
An alternative online video hosting platform; popular for demo reels.
voice over
Recorded audio narration that is edited to play across shot(s).
volume
(1) A 3D space that helps generate FX; volume info is needed to accurately create CG effects that match the needs of a scene
(2) In virtual production, this is the area on-set or in CG where the action is taking place usually rigged with LED walls, mocap, and other tools. Usually called “volumetric space.”
volume mesh
A structure or layer surrounding an object used to represent and simulate an object or character's properties, such as fur, smoke, fire, or liquid, etc. allowing for faster and simpler workflows in CG scenes without the complexity of real-time simulations which may often be too heavy to load.
volumetric space
See volume.
voxel
volume/volumetric pixel; Essentially a pixel in 3D space. A 3D cube that can store different types of data depending on how it’s used, attributes like temperature, height, material, colour, etc.
Check out an explanation here by Nine Between.
VPN
Virtual Private Network; a way to securely connect to the internet by masking your IP address.
VR / virtual reality
A CG simulated experience.
VUE
A 3D software typically used for creating environments.
