Creating Visual FX has been an interest of mine since I was introduced to the art while learning the 3D modelling and animation software Blender3D; the free open source software package used by amature and professional artists.

My skills were significantly improved when I purchased the Visual Effects for Directors and Hot Moves: The Science Of Awesome training DVDs from Hollywood Camera Work. Most of my early work is based on the freely available green screen and tracking plates provided on their site.
Virtual character interaction by live-action actors | The Robinsons

Visual FX

Virtual character interaction by live-action actors

This plate shows the actress focused intently on the CG character (she doesn’t look very pleased). A matchmove was necessary to ensure the CG character stood correctly in the scene with the eyes located at the point of focus i.e. the white ball on a stick. The green screen spill was not too bad except on the side of here face.
I incorporated the bunny character from the Big Buck Bunny open movie and animated it to fit the scene.
Check out the results....

The source video sequence for this shot is from Hollywood Camera Work.
Bunny character (c)Blender Foundation from www.bigbuckbunny.org.