NOVAFX / FREE CREATIVE TOOLS
Free tools for
your next frame.
Practical browser apps for VFX artists, animators and AI filmmakers. Make, calculate and plan without a paid AI API.
Free to use · Runs in your browser · No generative AI API
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Useful tools.
Zero API cost.
These tools use local calculations and fixed templates. Your inputs stay in your browser.
AI FILMMAKING
AI Video Prompt Builder
Build a detailed, ready-to-copy video prompt from your subject, camera, movement, lighting and visual style. Template-based, with no AI API or account required.
Open tool ↗3D ANIMATION
VFX Render Time Calculator
Estimate total render time across a frame range and a pool of machines, including an optional overhead allowance.
Open tool ↗HOUDINI
Houdini VEX Snippet Builder
Browse practical VEX snippets from beginner fundamentals to advanced procedural workflows. Choose a problem, review the setup notes and copy ready-to-adapt code.
Open tool ↗CINEMATOGRAPHY
Camera & Lens Calculator
Calculate horizontal, vertical and diagonal field of view, plus depth of field and hyperfocal distance from sensor, lens and focus settings. Runs locally in your browser.
Open tool ↗AI FILMMAKING
Storyboard PDF Maker
Build a shot-by-shot storyboard with notes and optional reference images, then print or save it as a PDF. Your boards stay in your browser.
Open tool ↗MAYA
Maya Script Builder
Choose common Maya scene tasks and generate editable Python or MEL starter scripts with safe, parameterized templates.
Open tool ↗ANIMATION
Animation Timing Calculator
Convert frames to timecode and seconds, plan exposure on ones/twos/threes, and create a compact timing sheet.
Open tool ↗VFX / COMPOSITING
Video Frame Extractor
Load a video from your device, capture frames at chosen intervals and save stills or a contact sheet. Processing stays in your browser.
Open tool ↗VFX PIPELINE
Image Sequence Renamer
Create a consistent frame-numbering pattern, preview each filename, and download renamed files or a CSV manifest.
Open tool ↗NUKE / VFX
VFX Shot Breakdown Builder
Plan a VFX shot from plate prep to final delivery. Create department checklists, assign task status and estimate work hours, then save or export a clean breakdown report. Free and browser-based.
Open tool ↗MAKE THE NEXT STEP COUNT
Learn the craft
behind the tools.
Use these free helpers alongside structured VFX, animation and AI filmmaking training.
THE BUILD PLAN
10 tools.
One useful library.
Free, browser-based helpers for practical creative and production workflows.
Available nowPrompt Builder, Render Time Calculator, Houdini VEX Snippet Builder
LIVEAvailable nowCamera & Lens Calculator, Storyboard PDF, Maya Script, Animation Timing
LIVEAvailable nowFrame Extractor, Image Sequence Renamer
LIVEAvailable nowVFX Shot Breakdown Builder — plan departments, tasks, handoffs and estimates
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