Advanced Visual Effects
TERM 1 - VFX Foundations & Simulation Basics
Introduction to VFX Production
- VFX pipeline overview (film/games/TV)
- Industry standards and VFX roles
- Shot-based vs asset-based workflows
- Introduction to Nuke, After Effects, and Houdini/Blender/Maya
Rotoscoping, Keying & Paint
- Rotoscoping techniques
- Green/blue screen keying
- Tracking, stabilization
- Clean plate generation and wire removal
Matchmoving & Camera Tracking
- 2D & 3D tracking
- Scene reconstruction from footage
- Lens distortion and undistortion
- Placing 3D elements in tracked scenes
FX Simulations I – Particles & Dynamics
- Particle emitters and motion fields
- Physics-based simulations (rain, snow, dust)
- Expressions and procedural setups
- Introduction to simulation caching
TERM 2 - Advanced FX, Fluids & Destruction
Rigid Body & Destruction FX
- Fracturing techniques (manual & procedural)
- Bullet physics / RBD systems (Maya, Houdini)
- Controlled explosions and debris logic
Pyro & Fire Simulations
- Smoke and fire (combustion systems, turbulence)
- Volume rendering & shader settings
- Interaction with geometry and forces
- Real-world reference study
Fluids & Oceans
- Water simulation basics (splash, pour, waves)
- Ocean surface and wave deformers
- Foam, mist, interaction with characters
- Flip simulation & Meshing
FX Optimization & Compositing Prep
- Simulation caching and performance tricks
- Volume lighting and shadows
- AOVs for FX rendering (e.g., density, velocity)
- Pre-comp organization for final compositing
TERM 3 - Compositing, Integration & Portfolio Development
Advanced Compositing Techniques
- Multi-pass compositing
- Lightwrap, edge blur, defocus, and depth
- Relighting in comp
- Color grading and matching (ACES/Log workflows)
Set Extensions & Environment Integration
- Matte painting basics
- 2.5D & 3D projection techniques
- Digital doubles and background replacement
- Atmospheric integration (fog, haze, light rays)
Final Project Development
- Shot planning and layout
- Breakdown structure (previs to post)
- Asset preparation and cleanup
- Team-based or individual shot execution
Portfolio Review & Industry Prep
- Demo reel creation
- Interview prep & breakdown documentation
- Feedback cycles and polishing
- Studio pipeline walkthrough and submission formats
OVERVIEW
Program Duration
12 Months
TERM 1 – VFX Foundations & Simulation Basics
Introduction to VFX Production
Rotoscoping, Keying & Paint
Matchmoving & Camera Tracking
FX Simulations I – Particles & Dynamics
TERM 2 – Advanced FX, Fluids & Destruction
Rigid Body & Destruction FX
Pyro & Fire Simulations
Fluids & Oceans
FX Optimization & Compositing Prep
TERM 3 – Compositing, Integration & Portfolio Development
Advanced Compositing Techniques
Set Extensions & Environment Integration
Final Project Development
Portfolio Review & Industry Prep
Course Content
Career Options
VFX Artist
Compositor
Matchmove Artist
Roto Artist
FX Technical Director
VFX Supervisor
Motion Graphics Artist
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