We lay the foundation of what EXR files are and how to use them.
Learning how to effectively use an EXR file and its render passes can not only increase your workflow, but it's also used widely throughout the industry, so knowledge of EXR passes are crucial.
Zac VanHoy, Lead Product Designer at ActionVFX, will give you a quick rundown of what you need to know about EXRs and how to use them.
This Quick Tips Tutorial covers:
What EXR passes are
Using the EXtractoR effect to access render passes
Using the Color Profile Converter effect
Ensuring your alpha channel is correct after adjustments
Using UnMult&Shift Channelsto maintain transparency in smoke
Using EXR files can take your VFX compositing to the next level, and with this Quick Tips tutorial, you now have a good foundation as to what an EXR file is, and how to use it.
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