Blog — VFX, AI & Post Production

Breakdowns, workflows and thoughts on VFX, post-production and AI. I write about what I do every day — no theory, just practice.

AI short films — future of film production

AI & VFX7 min

The future of AI short films: opportunities for directors and producers in 2026

Festivals are opening AI categories. Brands want AI-native content. An AI short's budget is a fraction of a traditional one. Here's why this is the right moment for directors and producers.

AI video generation 2026 — professional tools

AI & VFX8 min

AI video generation in 2026: what actually works (and what doesn't)

Runway Gen-4, Veo 3, Kling 2.0, Sora — I use them all in my daily work. Here's an honest map of what produces professional results, what's still immature and where we're headed.

Video post-production — integrated workflow Frangiamore

Post Production7 min

Video post-production: why an integrated workflow saves you time and budget

Editing to one person, color to another, VFX to a third. Three professionals, three handoffs, three chances for error. Or a single workflow where everything is under control. Here's why it changes everything.

Professional green screen — chess scene compositing

VFX9 min

Professional green screen: the definitive guide for cinematic results

Green screen isn't pressing a button. It's lighting, distance, fabric, spill suppression and hours of compositing. After hundreds of shots, here's what makes the difference between amateur and invisible chroma keying.

VFX artist and AI — professional workflow 2026

AI & VFX8 min

How a VFX artist uses AI in 2026: my daily workflow

This isn’t theory. It’s what I do every day. Where AI enters my work, where it doesn’t, and why twenty years of post-production are the real competitive advantage in the age of artificial intelligence.

VFX breakdown Along Came Ruby - space-time effect

VFX Breakdown6 min

VFX Breakdown: the visual effects of Along Came Ruby

How I created the space-time effect for Along Came Ruby. From concept to final comp: process, tools and creative decisions.

VFX compositing — 3D jellyfish in real scene

VFX7 min

VFX compositing: integrating 3D elements into real scenes

How I integrate three-dimensional elements into live footage while maintaining total believability. Two different projects — bioluminescent jellyfish and invisible masking — same principle: the best effect is the one you don’t notice.

Cinematic color grading in DaVinci Resolve

Post Production8 min

Color Grading for film: my DaVinci Resolve workflow

From LOG to final look: how I work color on a film. The process I use as a certified DaVinci Resolve colorist, from first correction to delivery.

PMI motion graphics — continuous line animation

Motion Graphics7 min

Motion graphics for institutional spots: from line animation to 2.5D

How I transform complex topics into clear, engaging visual stories. Two different approaches — continuous line and 2.5D animation — for two institutional clients.

3D jewelry animation — JOR Liaison Collection

3D Animation8 min

3D product animation: how to present objects cinematically

From briefing to final render. How I transform a physical object into a visual protagonist with 3D animation, cinematic lighting and custom-built environments.

VFX9 min

VFX for independent cinema: complete workflow guide

How to achieve credible visual effects on tight budgets. From on-set planning to final delivery, the workflow I use for independent films.

AI & VFX7 min

How I choose between AI and traditional VFX for every shot

It's not AI versus VFX. It's knowing when to use what. After 20 years of post-production and a year of generative AI, here's how I decide.