Master the Art of VFX (MAVFX)
Duration
12 Months
Method
Full time
Fees:
Affordable + EMI Options
Softwares covered
8
About This Course
The Master the Art of Visual Effects is a comprehensive 12-month program. It is designed to mentor future creators by taking them on a complete journey from “Script to Screen”. A standout feature of this course is that students learn directly from the creators of Motu Patlu, one of India’s most famous animated shows.
Partnership
This course is in partnership with Cosmos Creative Academy.
It is a leading training institute for animation, VFX, and Gaming, backed by a 30+ year studio legacy that created shows like Motu Patlu, VIR the Robot Boy, Dabangg, Tik Tak Tail, Inspector Chingum, Leo da Vinci, Bajrangi and many more.
Softwares you will learn
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After effects
- Autodesk Maya
- Katana
- Nuke
- Pf Track
- Silhouette
- Adobe Premiere Pro
What Will You Learn?
The curriculum is divided into several deep-dive modules covering design, 3D, and high-end movie effects.
- Design & 2D Foundation
- Adobe Photoshop: Learn the workspace, tools, and layers.
- Matte Painting: Master photo retouching, cleanup, and the basics of creating digital backgrounds.
- Asset Prep: Understand how to prepare images for use in animation and VFX.
- Motion Graphics & 2D VFX
- Adobe After Effects: Move from basic keyframe animation to advanced VFX.
- Pro Techniques: Practice green screen removal (chroma keying), rotoscoping, and motion tracking.
- Compositing: Learn how to blend different visual elements together into one final scene.
- 3D Animation & Dynamics
- Autodesk Maya: Build 3D models using polygon and hard surface techniques.
- Rigging & Skinning: Create skeletons for characters and bind them to 3D skins.
- FX Intro: Learn the basics of “dynamics” like rigid bodies and cloth simulations.
- Advanced Industry Tools
- PFTrack: Master “matchmoving” and camera tracking to sync 3D objects with real-world footage.
- Silhouette: Focus on high-end rotoscoping and paint work for film.
- Nuke: Learn professional node-based compositing used in major Hollywood movies.
- Katana: Master look development and lighting for large, complex scenes
Detailed course Curriculum
- Adobe Photoshop – Design & VFX Foundation
- Creative & VFX Prep
- Adobe After Effects – Motion Graphics Basics
- Motion Design
- After Effects – VFX & Advanced Motion
- Advanced Tools
- Autodesk Maya – 3D Fundamentals
- Advanced Modeling & Texturing
- UVs & Materials
- Maya – Rigging & Animation
- Animation
- Maya – Lighting, Rendering & FX Intro
- Dynamics
- PFTrack – Matchmoving & Camera Tracking
- Silhouette – Rotoscopy & Paint
- Nuke – Node-Based Compositing
- Katana – Look Development & Lighting
- Lighting & Rendering
Real-World Projects
This course focuses on a complete “Script to Screen” journey.
- Professional Showreel: You will create a high-quality video (showreel) that showcases all the visual effects and 3D work you have done during the 12 months.
- Compositing Project: Use Nuke and After Effects to combine real-life footage with digital elements to create a movie-style scene.
- Matchmoving & Tracking: Show your ability to perfectly sync 3D objects into a moving camera shot using PFTrack.
- Rotoscopy & Paint: Demonstrate your skills in cleaning up frames and masking objects using Silhouette.
- Final Rendering: Use Katana and Arnold to produce industry-standard final outputs that look ready for the big screen.
Applicable job profiles
Based on the advanced tools and techniques taught in this course, you will be prepared for roles such as:
- VFX Artist: Creating digital effects for movies and ads.
- Compositor: Using Nuke or After Effects to layer multiple images together.
- Roto & Paint Artist: Cleaning up frames and creating masks for visual effects.
- Matchmove Artist: Tracking camera movement to integrate 3D models into live-action.
- Lighting & Look-Dev Artist: Using Katana to make 3D scenes look realistic.
- 3D Modeler: Building high-quality digital assets and environments.
Contact Us
Head Office:
Court Chambers, 5A, 35, New Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020
Mulund Campus:
TSCFM, MP House, Neelam Nagar, Gavanpada, Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400081
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