Course description
3D Visual Effects
Do you want to kick-start your career in VFX? This course is the perfect foundation for those with no previous experience but who are passionate about VFX.
It's highly interactive and intensive and will equip you with the skills required to succeed. You'll learn the latest industry 3D software, including Maya, Photoshop and 3D Equalizer, along with key techniques such as modelling, texturing, lighting and shading.
Our talented 3D tutors have worked within the industry, on credits including Fantastic Beasts, Gladiator, Kingsman and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2., so you get to learn from the inside out! Plus, we work with industry professionals who’ll give feedback on your work, a great way to start networking and bringing your work to professional level.
Who should attend?
To study this short course, you must:
Be over 18
Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
Feel comfortable using a computer.
Training content
Module 1 - 3D Foundation
Introduction to Maya
The user interface
Introduction to modelling
Introduction to textures
Introduction to lighting, shading and rendering
Modelling
NURBS curves and surfaces
NURBS surfaces to polygons
Polygonal modelling
Topological rules
Modelling continued
Polygonal modelling continued
Organic modelling
Non-linear modelling
UV mapping techniques (organic and hard surface)
Colour and lighting
Lighting, traditional cinematographic and photographic techniques
Colour theory, three-point lighting
Natural lighting
Indirect lighting techniques
Image-based lighting
Matching lighting
Advanced lighting
Basic texturing
Hypershade
Texturing masterclass
Image manipulation with Photoshop
Texture distressing with Photoshop
Non-destructive texturing workflows
Camera projection mapping
Shading and rendering
Displacement mapping
Maya nodes
Ray tracing (reflections, refractions and shadows)
Shaders
Material properties and case studies (MIA shaders)
Module 2 - Visual Effects
Tracking and integration
Introduction to cameras
Camera tracking with 3DEqualizer
Manual tracking techniques
Advanced matchmoving techniques
Lens distortion
Camera lineup
Digital sculpting and 3D painting
Texturing
Sculpting and detailing
Import and export workflow
Advanced shading and lighting
Ai standard surface material
Advanced Arnold nodes
Advanced lighting theory
Lighting effects
Render layers and compositing
Render layers and passes
Introduction to compositing
Compositing with Nuke (CG layers)
Rotoscoping and keying with Nuke
Animation and rigging
Keyframe animation
Path animation
Constraints and rigging
Project week
Presentation
Costs
- Tuition fees (on-campus): £11,950
- Tuition fees (live online): £9,350
Continuing studies
Our students go on to work in many areas of the industry.
Some of the junior opportunities you will be able to consider on completion of the course include:
- Runner
- Junior 3D Artist
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Escape Studios
Escape Studios is one of the UK's leading animation, games and VFX schools. We’ve been at the forefront of creative education since 2002, supplying the industry with studio-ready talent. Approved and endorsed internationally as a Rookies and Toon Boom Harmony...