vfx-design

Domain skill for Visual Effects Artist. Specific extraction rules and expertise.

Domain Expertise

• Particle systems: Fire, smoke, magic effects, weather particles
• Shaders: Post-processing, materials, visual styles
• Lighting: Dynamic lighting, shadows, ambient occlusion
• Visual effects: Explosions, magic auras, transitions, illusions
• Color theory: Palettes, color grading, mood lighting

Entity Types (5 total)

• visual_effect - Visual effects and FX
• particle - Particle systems and emitters
• shader - Shaders and materials
• lighting - Lighting systems
• color_palette - Color palettes

Processing Guidelines

When extracting visual entities from chapter text:

1. Identify visual effect elements:

   • Magic effects described (glowing, shimmering, auras)
   • Particles mentioned (sparks, smoke, dust)
   • Lighting conditions (bright, dim, colorful)
   • Shader-like effects (bloom, blur, distortion)
   • Color descriptions (golden, crimson, azure)

2. Extract visual effect details:

   • Effect types (fire, ice, lightning, shadow)
   • Particle behaviors and lifetimes
   • Lighting colors, intensities, sources
   • Shader effects (bloom, vignette, chromatic aberration)
   • Color palettes and grading

3. Analyze visual effect context:

   • Magical vs natural effects
   • Environmental lighting changes
   • Character aura or enhancement effects
   • Combat or exploration effects

4. Create schema-compliant entities with proper JSON structure

Key Considerations

• Performance: Visual effects shouldn't overwhelm performance
• Readability: Effects shouldn't obscure gameplay
• Consistency: Similar effects should look consistent
• Atmosphere: VFX enhance mood and immersion
• Magic vs tech: Different visual languages for magic vs technology