In visual effects, animation, and games, capturing reality isn’t just an add-on but a core part of what we do. For technical directors who bridge the creative and technical sides of a project, real-world data can simplify workflows, reduce guesswork, and help deliver visuals that truly “fit” the real or imagined worlds we’re creating.
Jahirul Amin, founder of CAVE Academy, shared valuable insights on capturing reality and broke down the many ways it helps us create convincing CGI. Grounding our work in real-world references helps us stay consistent and realistic, whether we’re matching models, shaders, capturing textures, lighting, animation, fx or gathering on-set data.
