PDP IN 3D ANIMATION VISUAL EFFECTS
This program begins with the Fundamentals of Art and Design, Digital Painting, and Digital 2D Animation which is necessary for 3D Animation. The program follows with Visual Effects where students can create amazing effects, compose live and CG footage, Paint, Color correct, etc. Afterward, the student can select any one specialization from four different options where they decide to make their career. They will also learn how Augmented and Virtual Reality works.
MODULE I – FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN & COMPUTER GRAPHICS (6MONTHS)
- Preface
- Sketching
- Human Figure Study
- Animal Study
- Perspective Study
- Colour Theory
- Story
- Master Layout Design
- Character Design
- Digital Illustration
- Storyboard
- Computer Graphics
- Digital 2D Animation
MODULE II – 3D DIGITAL ART (6MONTHS)
- Video & Audio Editing
- Stop-motion
- Prop Modeling
- Character Modeling
- Texturing Fundamental
- Advance Texturing
- Lighting & Shading
MODULE III – 3D CHARACTER ANIMATION & DYNAMICS (6 MONTHS)
- Character Rigging
- 3D Character Animation
- Maya Motion
- Maya Dynamics
- Maya Technical Animation
MODULE IV-VISUAL EFFECTS & SPECIALISATION (6 MONTHS)
- Motion Graphics
- Compositing
- Masking, Rotoscope
- Colour Correction
- Compose 3D render passes
- Keying
- Tracking Stabilize
- Particles
- Paint
- Wire/Rig Removal
- Camera Projection
- Camera tracking
- Re-lighting
- Specialization (Anyone)
- Modeling & Texturing
- Lighting and Shading
- Character Animation
- Visual Effects
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MODULE V – AR & VR, PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (3 MONTHS)
- Introduction to Augmented Reality (AR)
- Virtual Reality (VR)
- Basics of AR & VR functionality
- Portfolio Development
EMERGING STUDENT PROFILE:
The Certificate holder will have a very bright prospect in the Animation or Visual Effects studios. They will contribute to any/all departments of the 3D & VFX production pipeline, with a clear understanding of the fundamentals. They will become indispensable for any Animation or VFX production studio. The candidate can work on different profiles such as Character designer, 2D Animator, 3D Modeling & Texturing artist, Lighting artist, 3D Animator, compositing artist, VFX artist, and VFX supervisor.
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM IN VISUAL EFFECTS (12 MONTHS)
This program provides a gateway to the Visual Effects world. The program starts with the Fundamentals of Film Making & Computer Graphics. Then the program introduces the students to 3D Computer Graphics for a short period, thereby strengthening their skills in Dynamics, Tracking, Rotoscopy, and Compositing, which form the foundation for Visual Effects. A student will compile different kinds of VFX shots to build an outstanding portfolio during the last month of the program.
MODULE I – FUNDAMENTALS OF FILMMAKING & COMPUTER GRAPHICS (3MONTHS)
- History of VFX
- Principles of Design
- Photography
- Computer Graphics
- Film Making
- Video Editing
- Audio Editing
MODULE II – BASICS OF MAYA (2.5 MONTHS)
- Basics of Modeling
- Basics of Texturing
- Basics of Lighting
- Basics of Rigging
- Basics of Animation
MODULE III – DYNAMICS AND TECH ANIMATION (1.5 MONTHS)
- Particles and Dynamics
- Technical Animation
- Fur, nhair, nCloth, ndynamics
MODULE IV-VISUAL EFFECTS (4.5 MONTHS)
- Motion Graphics
- Compositing
- Masking, Rotoscope
- Colour Correction
- Compose 3D render passes
- Keying
- Tracking Stabilize
- Particles
- Paint
- Wire/Rig Removal
- Camera Projection
- Camera tracking
- Re-lighting
EMERGING STUDENT PROFILE:
The student will acquire skills that are needed to excel in any Visual Effects Studio as a Compositing Artist. A good understanding of Design, and aesthetics of filmmaking along with strong fundamentals of Visual Effects will make this candidate, an advantage for any VFX team. The course-completed candidate can work on different profiles such as compositing artist, tracking artist, effects (FX) technical director (TD), FX animator, VFX artist, and VFX supervisor.
PDP IN FILMMAKING VISUAL EFFECTS
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 & Animation that is required for a VFX film. The third module deals with Dynamics & Tracking. The fourth module combines CG with live action footage using timelines and node-based compositing software. At the end of the program, the student develops a Visual Effects short film using Live Action & CG.
MODULE I – FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN & FILMMAKING (6 MONTHS)
- Fundamentals of Art
- Computer Graphics
- Principles of Design
- Perspective
- Colour Theory
- Human Figure Study Storyboard
- Filmmaking Foundation
- Screen Writing
- Direction
- Acting
- Cinematography
- Film Editing
- Sound Design
MODULE II – 3D ANIMATION & DYNAMICS (6 MONTHS)
- 3D Character Modeling
- Texturing
- Lighting & Shading
- Rigging
- Animation
- Maya Motion
- Particles and Dynamics
- Technical Animation
MODULE III – SIMULATION & VISUAL EFFECTS (6 MONTHS)
- Liquid Simulation
- Soft & Rigid body dynamics
- Daemon & Hybrido
- Motion Graphics Compositing
- Masking, Rotoscope
- Colour Correction
- Compose 3D render passes
- Tracking Stabilize
- Particles
- Paint
- Wire / Rig Removal
- Camera Projection
- Camera tracking
- Re-lighting
MODULE IV – TRACKING, ADVANCED COMPOSITING, AR & VR (6 MONTHS)
- Advanced tracking & stabilizing Digital Tracking
- Auto & Geometry tracking • Track stereo footage
- Advanced motion blur roto Planner tracker
- Mocha Tracker
- Spinning and occlusion
- Hair Roto
- Roto using IK
- Advance Paint advance
- Advanced Keying
- Complex Wire Removal
- Set Extension
- Advance Particles
- Render Passes and Re-lighting in CG
- Advance Tracking and solving
- Augment Reality and Virtual Reality
EMERGING STUDENT PROFILE:
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 artists, Lighting artists, 3D Animators, compositing artists, tracking artists, effects (FX) technical directors (TD), FX animators, VFX artists, and VFX supervisors.
PDP IN 3D ANIMATION VISUAL EFFECTS
This program begins with the Fundamentals of Art and Design, Digital Painting, and Digital 2D Animation which is necessary for 3D Animation. The program follows with Visual Effects where students can create amazing effects, compose live and CG footage, Paint, Color correct, etc. Afterward, the student can select any one specialization from four different options where they decide to make their career. They will also learn how Augmented and Virtual Reality works.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN & COMPUTER GRAPHICS (6MONTHS)
- Preface
- Sketching
- Human Figure Study
- Animal Study
- Perspective Study
- Colour Theory
- Story
- Master Layout Design
- Character Design
- Digital Illustration
- Storyboard
- Computer Graphics
- Digital 2D Animation
3D DIGITAL ART (6MONTHS)
- Video & Audio Editing
- Stop-motion
- Prop Modeling
- Character Modeling
- Texturing Fundamental
- Advance Texturing
- Lighting & Shading
3D CHARACTER ANIMATION & DYNAMICS (6 MONTHS)
- Character Rigging
- 3D Character Animation
- Maya Motion
- Maya Dynamics
- Maya Technical Animation
VISUAL EFFECTS & SPECIALISATION (6 MONTHS)
- Motion Graphics
- Compositing
- Masking, Rotoscope
- Colour Correction
- Compose 3D render passes
- Keying
- Tracking Stabilize
- Particles
- Paint
- Wire/Rig Removal
- Camera Projection
- Camera tracking
- Re-lighting
- Specialization (Anyone)
- Modeling & Texturing
- Lighting and Shading
- Character Animation
- Visual Effects
AR & VR, PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (3 MONTHS)
- Introduction to Augmented Reality (AR)
- Virtual Reality (VR)
- Basics of AR & VR functionality
- Portfolio Development
The Certificate holder will have a very bright prospect in the Animation or Visual Effects studios. They will contribute to any/all departments of the 3D & VFX production pipeline, with a clear understanding of the fundamentals. They will become indispensable for any Animation or VFX production studio. The candidate can work on different profiles such as Character designer, 2D Animator, 3D Modeling & Texturing artist, Lighting artist, 3D Animator, compositing artist, VFX artist, and VFX supervisor.
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM IN VISUAL EFFECTS (12 MONTHS)
This program provides a gateway to the Visual Effects world. The program starts with the Fundamentals of Film Making & Computer Graphics. Then the program introduces the students to 3D Computer Graphics for a short period, thereby strengthening their skills in Dynamics, Tracking, Rotoscopy, and Compositing, which form the foundation for Visual Effects. A student will compile different kinds of VFX shots to build an outstanding portfolio during the last month of the program.
FUNDAMENTALS OF FILMMAKING & COMPUTER GRAPHICS (3MONTHS)
- History of VFX
- Principles of Design
- Photography
- Computer Graphics
- Film Making
- Video Editing
- Audio Editing
BASICS OF MAYA (2.5 MONTHS)
- Basics of Modeling
- Basics of Texturing
- Basics of Lighting
- Basics of Rigging
- Basics of Animation
DYNAMICS AND TECH ANIMATION (1.5 MONTHS)
- Particles and Dynamics
- Technical Animation
- Fur, nhair, nCloth, ndynamics
VISUAL EFFECTS (4.5 MONTHS)
- Motion Graphics
- Compositing
- Masking, Rotoscope
- Colour Correction
- Compose 3D render passes
- Keying
- Tracking Stabilize
- Particles
- Paint
- Wire/Rig Removal
- Camera Projection
- Camera tracking
- Re-lighting
The student will acquire skills that are needed to excel in any Visual Effects Studio as a Compositing Artist. A good understanding of Design, and aesthetics of filmmaking along with strong fundamentals of Visual Effects will make this candidate, an advantage for any VFX team. The course-completed candidate can work on different profiles such as compositing artist, tracking artist, effects (FX) technical director (TD), FX animator, VFX artist, and VFX supervisor.
PDP IN FILMMAKING VISUAL EFFECTS
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 & Animation that is required for a VFX film. The third module deals with Dynamics & Tracking. The fourth module combines CG with live action footage using timelines and node-based compositing software. At the end of the program, the student develops a Visual Effects short film using Live Action & CG.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN & FILMMAKING (6 MONTHS)
- Fundamentals of Art
- Computer Graphics
- Principles of Design
- Perspective
- Colour Theory
- Human Figure Study Storyboard
- Filmmaking Foundation
- Screen Writing
- Direction
- Acting
- Cinematography
- Film Editing
- Sound Design
3D ANIMATION & DYNAMICS (6 MONTHS)
- 3D Character Modeling
- Texturing
- Lighting & Shading
- Rigging
- Animation
- Maya Motion
- Particles and Dynamics
- Technical Animation
SIMULATION & VISUAL EFFECTS (6 MONTHS)
- Liquid Simulation
- Soft & Rigid body dynamics
- Daemon & Hybrido
- Motion Graphics Compositing
- Masking, Rotoscope
- Colour Correction
- Compose 3D render passes
- Tracking Stabilize
- Particles
- Paint
- Wire / Rig Removal
- Camera Projection
- Camera tracking
- Re-lighting
TRACKING, ADVANCED COMPOSITING, AR & VR (6 MONTHS)
- Advanced tracking & stabilizing Digital Tracking
- Auto & Geometry tracking • Track stereo footage
- Advanced motion blur roto Planner tracker
- Mocha Tracker
- Spinning and occlusion
- Hair Roto
- Roto using IK
- Advance Paint advance
- Advanced Keying
- Complex Wire Removal
- Set Extension
- Advance Particles
- Render Passes and Re-lighting in CG
- Advance Tracking and solving
- Augment Reality and Virtual Reality
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 artists, Lighting artists, 3D Animators, compositing artists, tracking artists, effects (FX) technical directors (TD), FX animators, VFX artists, and VFX supervisors.
