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What is Previsualization?

Previsualization (aka “previs” or “previz”) is a crucial step in the filmmaking process that enables directors, producers, and technical crew members to plan and visualize their projects before filming or animation. Using software like Unreal Engine, previs allows filmmakers to create a rough draft version of their media project, saving time and money while improving the final quality. With previs, filmmakers can preview their film and make necessary adjustments before shooting starts, ensuring that the final product meets their vision. Previs provides filmmakers a valuable opportunity to refine their ideas and make informed decisions before production.

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Setting the Standard: Understanding Our Quality Levels

Low-Quality Previs

Low-quality previs also referred to as rough or blocking previs, offers a fast and uncomplicated approach to envisioning shots and sequences. It’s typically created with essential software or techniques, needing more detail and refinement. Although it may not appear polished, it serves as a helpful tool for preliminary planning.

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Basic Camera Blocking

Low-quality previs may include rough camera placements and movement but may not include specific lenses or camera settings.

Basic Props And Sets

Low-quality previs may include basic representations of props and assets but may have little detail or texture.

Simple Character Blocking

Characters may be represented by simple shapes or stick figures, with rough movement and staging.

Elementary Special Effects

Low-quality previs may include basic representations of special effects, such as explosions or particle effects, but may contain little detail or refinement.

Medium-Quality Previs

Medium-quality previs, also known as refined or animatic previs, offers a step-up in detail and refinement from low-quality previs. While it may not reach the high-fidelity level of high-quality previs, it still proves valuable in visualization and planning. Creating medium-quality previs requires more time and resources, but the result is a polished product that effectively communicates the vision.

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Detailed Camera Blocking

Medium-quality previs may include rough camera placements and movement but may not include specific lenses or camera settings.

Refined Special
Effects

Medium-quality previs may include basic representations of props and sets but may have little detail or texture.

Progressive Props And Sets

Characters may be represented by simple shapes or stick figures, with rough movement and staging.

Detailed Character Blocking

Medium-quality previs may include basic representations of special effects, such as explosions or particle effects, but may not have much detail or refinement.

High-Quality Previs

High-quality previs is the pinnacle of detail and refinement. Utilizing advanced software and techniques, it often resembles the final product. Though creating high-quality previs requires significant time and resources, the result is a highly accurate representation of the film or show. It sets the standard for visualization and planning.

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Highly Detailed Camera Blocking

High-quality previs may include specific lens and camera settings, as well as highly refined camera movement and placement.

Highly Detailed Special Effects

Special effects in high-quality previs may be highly detailed and refined, providing a very accurate representation of how they will look in the final product.

Comprehensive Props And Sets

Props and sets in high-quality previs may be highly detailed and textured, providing an extremely accurate representation of the final product.

Top-Notch Detailed Character Blocking

Characters in high-quality previs may be fully realized and superior detailed, with precise movement and staging.

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