What is Mise-en-scene:
WHAT IS PREVIS & POSTVIS?
Previsualization is the visualizing of complex scenes before filming. Directors and cinematographers rely on the previs to plan their shots and angles. Postvis, or post-visualizations, happens during postproduction when viewing rough cuts, without the expense, and time, of completing final visual effects shots.
Why is it important to learn previs?
Previs has become more mainstream in the entertainment
industry. Most of the major blockbuster films use previs on
a regular basis—just look at the credits for the latest VFX
film. Chances are, you will see at least one of the many
facilities that do previs credited. Some films previs every
frame you see, and some only do a sequence or two. And
it’s not just the heavy fight sequences that are prevised, it’s
also many of the acting shots too. The biggest reason to
learn previs is to learn how to quickly lay in performances
and cameras in a way that is actually filmable. This is why
ALL animators should learn at least some previs.