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Course Info

An advanced rotoscoping course is typically designed for professionals with a solid foundation in the basic principles of rotoscopy and looking to enhance their skills and knowledge further.

1. Fundamentals Of Rotoscoping Review

• Overview of the basic principles of rotoscopy, including masking, keyframing, and tracking.
• Review common tools and software used in rotoscoping, such as Adobe After Effects, Silhouette, and Mocha Pro.
• Hands-on practice exercises to reinforce concepts.

1. Advanced Rotoscoping Techniques

• Advanced masking techniques, including B-Spline and bezier shapes, motion tracking with Mocha, and roto-painting.
• Techniques for dealing with challenging rotoscoping scenarios, such as motion blur, hair, and complex object interaction.
• Best practices for creating clean and accurate mattes include edge feathering and spill suppression.

III. Specialized Rotoscoping Workflows

• Techniques for rotoscoping for different scenarios, such as VR, 3D stereoscopic, and green screen compositing.
• Best practices for using rotoscoping for high-quality compositing include fine-tuning edges, colour correction, and lighting adjustments.
• Workflow optimization techniques, such as using plugins, scripting, and expressions.

1. Advanced Compositing Techniques

• Advanced compositing techniques using rotoscoping, including integrating live-action footage with CG elements, matte painting, and motion graphics.
• Techniques for compositing with multiple rotoscope elements and maintaining consistency throughout the composite.
• Using rotoscoping for visual effects in film and video, such as explosions, fire, and destruction.

1. Industry Standards And Best Practices

• Overview of industry-standard rotoscoping practices and workflows.
• Best practices for collaborating with other post-production team members, such as directors, cinematographers, and VFX supervisors.
•  Ethics and legal considerations in rotoscoping and compositing.

1. Project Work

• Applying learned techniques to real-world projects.
• Personal project development with instructor guidance and critique.
• Peer review and critique sessions.
• Final Project

• Creation of a complex rotoscoping and compositing project using advanced techniques learned throughout the course.
• Presentation and critique of the final project in class, with an opportunity for feedback from industry professionals.

Welcome to the world of compositing, where art and technology intersect! If you want to push your creative abilities to the next level, this Compositing course is for you. This course will teach you how to merge different visual components into a coherent image or movie, allowing you to bring your ideas to life like never before.

Curriculum

The compositing course curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of compositing techniques and workflows. From color correction and keying to tracking and 3D integration, this curriculum covers all the essential topics needed to create stunning visual effects and animation.

1. Introduction To Compositing

•  Overview of compositing and its importance in visual effects and animation
• Compositing techniques and workflows
•  Introduction to industry-standard software tools

1. Color Correction And Color Grading

• Understanding color theory and its application in compositing
• Color correction tools and techniques
•  Color grading and creating a visual style for the shot

III. Rotoscoping And Masking

•  Rotoscoping and its importance in compositing
• Masking techniques for creating and manipulating mattes
• Motion tracking and stabilization for rotoscoping and masking

1. Green Screen Keying And Chroma Keying

• Green screen keying techniques
• Chroma keying for compositing
•  Refining the key and creating convincing composite shots

1. Tracking And Matchmoving

• Understanding tracking and matchmoving
• 2D and 3D tracking software and techniques
• Using tracking data to create composite shots

1. 3D Integration And Camera Projections

•  3D integration techniques in compositing
• Camera projection techniques and workflows
• Combining 2D and 3D elements in a composite shot

VII. Compositing For Animation

•  Compositing techniques for animation
• Layering and blending animated elements
• Creating believable and cohesive animated scenes

VIII. Final Projects And Portfolio Development

•  Applying compositing techniques to real-world projects
• Developing a professional portfolio
• Preparing for job interviews and the industry job market

This curriculum offers a comprehensive compositional approach, hands-on training, and real-world projects preparing students for the industry’s demands. Enroll today to learn from industry experts and develop the skills needed to advance in the visual effects and animation field.

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Improve Your Painting Skills By Exploring Your Creative Side

For seasoned professionals in the painting industry, achieving flawless results on even the most complex projects requires advanced knowledge and skills.

Curriculum

Students will have hands-on training and practical exercises to master the concepts covered in each chapter. By the end of the course, students will have developed the skills and knowledge required to excel in their careers.

1. Introduction To Paint Prep

• Overview of Match Move and its role in visual effects
• Explanation of camera tracking and its importance
•  Understanding of coordinate systems and transformations

1. Surface Preparation Techniques

• Surface inspection and analysis
• Proper cleaning, degreasing, and sanding techniques
• Filling and repair of surface imperfections
• Primer application and techniques

III. Masking Techniques And Materials

• Types of masking materials and their uses
• Surface masking and edge masking techniques
• Advanced masking techniques for complex surfaces and shapes

1. Paint Application Methods

• Overview of different paint application methods
• Proper use of spray guns, brushes, and rollers
• Techniques for achieving a smooth and uniform finish

• Troubleshooting common paint application issues

1. Industry Standard Software And Technology

• Introduction to software used in the paint industry
• Creating detailed paint prep plans using AutoCAD and 3D modelling software
• Understanding digital colour-matching technology

1. Advanced Techniques And Professional Development

• Advanced techniques for specialized paint projects, such as automotive or industrial painting
• Building a successful career in the paint industry
• Networking and expanding your client base

Continuing education opportunities

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Embark on an exciting journey to learn blending real-life footage with computer-generated elements seamlessly. The course is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the Match Move process, a crucial technique used in the post-production process of film-making.

Curriculum

1. Introduction To Match Move

• Overview of Match Move and its role in visual effects
• Explanation of camera tracking and its importance
•  Understanding of coordinate systems and transformations

1. Camera Tracking

• Introduction to camera tracking software such as SynthEyes and PFTrack
• Techniques for tracking different types of shots, including static, moving, and handheld shots
•  Tips for troubleshooting common tracking issues

III. Match Move Techniques

•  Methods for solving the camera and object motion in a shot
• Understanding of match-moving software such as Nuke and Maya
• Techniques for object tracking and scene reconstruction

1. Compositing And Integration

• Explanation of compositing and its importance in visual effects
• Techniques for integrating 3D objects into live-action footage
• Understanding of lighting and shading in the context of compositing

1. Advanced Match Move Techniques

• Methods for tracking difficult shots, including shots with motion blur and depth of field
• Techniques for solving for lens distortion and other camera effects
• Understanding of multi-camera setups and their impact on Match Move

1. Project Work

•  Hands-on projects to apply the concepts learned in the course
• Opportunities to work on real-world scenarios and refine Match Move skills
• Feedback and guidance from instructors to improve project work

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