1st Edition
Generative AI for Film and VFX From Creative Concepts to Studio-Ready Workflows
Chapter 1 Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
Chapter 2 Hardware Explained for Generative AI
Chapter 3 Ethics and Responsibilities in Generative AI
Chapter 4 Using ComfyUI: Core Workflows and Technologies
Chapter 5 Integrating ComfyUI with Nuke: Compositing Generative AI Workflows
Chapter 6 Community Tools & Resources
Biography
Victor Perez is a visual effects supervisor, director, and educator with over twenty-five years of professional experience in film, television, and digital production. Renowned for his work in photorealistic compositing and visual effects design, he has contributed to major international productions including The Dark Knight Rises, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and the Harry Potter franchise. Perez is a member of BAFTA and the Visual Effects Society, and has been recognised with 28 awards worldwide. A leading authority on the integration of generative AI into professional VFX pipelines, his work bridges emerging technologies and visual storytelling.
“This book offers a much-needed, trusted guide through the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI for film and visual effects. Written with clarity, depth, and real industry understanding, it bridges technical rigour with an accessible, process-driven approach that will be invaluable to students, educators, and practitioners alike.”
— Ian Crook, Course Leader BA (Hons) Filmmaking, School of Arts and Media, University of Lancashire, UK“This book fills a critical gap in the current literature by offering the first truly production-focused guide to integrating generative AI into professional VFX workflows. Combining academic credibility with hands-on, studio-ready insight, it has the potential to become a standard reference for both industry professionals and advanced students.”
— Hans-Martin Liebing, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, USA
“This is a rare and timely work that translates the complexity of generative AI into practical, production-ready workflows for film and visual effects. Written by a highly respected practitioner and educator, it provides the clarity, authority, and real-world relevance that professionals urgently need as the industry undergoes rapid transformation.”
— Dr. Mike Seymour, Fxguide; Motus Research Lab, The University of Sydney, Australia
