PCDP IN
FILMMAKING VISUAL EFFECTS
24 MONTHS
This program has been designed to deal with Filmmaking by using Live Action, 3D Animation & Visual Effects. The first module deals with the Fundamentals of Art, Design & Composition. A student then understands the basics of Photography and Filmmaking. The second module covers CG Assets & Characters, Rigging & Anima- tion that is required for a VFX film. The third module deals with Dynamics & Track- ing. The fourth module combines CG with live action footage using timelines and a node-based compositing software. At the end of the program, the student devel- ops a Visual Effects short film using Live Action & CG.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN & FILMMING [ 6 MONTHS ]
- Fundamentals of Art
- Computer Graphics
- Principles of Design
- Perspective
- Colour Theory
- Storyboard
- Filmmaking Foundation
- Screen Writing
- Direction
- Acting
- Cinematography
- Film Editing
- Sound Editing
SOFTWARE
- Photoshop
- Premiere
- Audition
- 3D Character Modeling
- Texturing
- Lighting and Shading
- Rigging
- Animation
SOFTWARE
- Maya
- Arnold
DYNAMICS & VISUAL EFFECTS [ 6 MONTHS ]
3D ANIMATION [ 6 MONTHS ]
- Particles and Dynamics
- Technical Animation
- Liquid Simulation
- Daemon and Hybrido
- Motion Graphics
- Compositing
- Masking, Rotoscope
- Keying
- Tracking Stabilize
SOFTWARE
- Maya
- Mash
- Xgen
- Real Flow
- After Effects
- Element 3D
- Mocha
ADVANCED VISUAL EFFECTS & AR VR [ 6 MONTHS ]
- Particles
- Paint
- Wire/Rig Removal
- Camera Projection
- Camera Tracking
- Re-Lighting
- Colour Correction
- Compose 3D Render Passes
- 3D Tracking & Stabilizing
- Auto and Geometry Tracking
- Track Stereo Footage
- Advanced Motion Blur Roto
- Premiere
- Audition
SOFTWARE
- Nuke
- Fusion
- PF Track
- 3D Equalizer
- Silhouette
- Unity / Unreal
The emerging student will have a complete understanding of the different modules of Visual Effects, which will help in attaining a bright career. The VFX certificate holder will be capable of delivering outstanding VFX shots due to his/her extensive knowledge in areas like Live Action shooting, 3D Animation, Advanced Dynamics, Tracking & Compositing etc. The candidate can work in different profiles such as 3D Modeling & Texturing artist, Lighting artist, 3D Animator, compositing artist, tracking artist, effects (FX) technical director (TD), FX animator, VFX artist, VFX supervisor.