VFX & MOTION GRAPHICS (ADVANCED)

UNIT 1 – Advanced VFX Fundamentals & Compositing

Theory Module

1. Introduction to professional VFX production
2. VFX workflow and production pipeline
3. Pre-production, production and post-production
4. Understanding layers, alpha channels and transparency
5. Compositing fundamentals
6. Masking and rotoscoping concepts
7. Green-screen and chroma-key techniques
8. Blending modes and compositing methods
9. Tracking fundamentals
10. VFX project organization and asset management

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Create a professional VFX project
2. Organize footage, images, audio and graphics
3. Import and prepare footage
4. Create compositions and layers
5. Perform masking and rotoscoping
6. Remove unwanted objects
7. Apply chroma-key/green-screen techniques
8. Clean the keyed footage
9. Composite multiple layers
10. Create a basic professional VFX shot

UNIT 2 – Advanced Motion Graphics & Animation

Theory Module

1. Principles of motion graphics
2. 2D animation fundamentals
3. Motion design principles
4. Typography animation
5. Shape layers and vector graphics
6. Keyframes and animation curves
7. Easing and motion timing
8. Visual hierarchy in motion design
9. Infographics and data animation
10. Professional title and graphic design

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Create a motion graphics composition
2. Design animated text
3. Animate position, scale, rotation and opacity
4. Apply keyframes and easing
5. Create animated shapes
6. Develop lower thirds
7. Create animated logos
8. Design an infographic animation
9. Create professional title sequences
10. Combine text, graphics and animation into a complete motion graphic

UNIT 3 – Advanced Tracking, Rotoscoping & Visual Effects

Theory Module

1. Advanced motion tracking
2. 2D and 3D camera tracking
3. Object tracking
4. Rotoscoping techniques
5. Matte creation and refinement
6. Match moving
7. Object removal and replacement
8. Screen replacement
9. Visual effects integration
10. Realistic compositing principles

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Analyse footage for tracking points
2. Perform 2D motion tracking
3. Track moving objects
4. Create and refine rotoscoping masks
5. Generate mattes
6. Perform screen replacement
7. Replace objects in footage
8. Use camera tracking for 3D integration
9. Add graphics/elements to tracked footage
10. Match position, scale, movement and perspective
11. Refine edges and blending
12. Create a realistic final VFX shot

UNIT 4 – Advanced 3D, Effects, Colour & Cinematic Compositing

Theory Module

1. Introduction to 3D elements in VFX
2. 3D layers, cameras and lights
3. Particle effects fundamentals
4. Smoke, fire, rain and atmospheric effects
5. Light effects and lens effects
6. Colour correction for VFX integration
7. Colour matching between elements
8. Cinematic compositing
9. Realistic shadows, reflections and highlights
10. Professional VFX finishing techniques

Practical Module – Step by Step

1. Create a 3D composition
2. Add and animate a virtual camera
3. Work with 3D layers
4. Add lighting and depth
5. Create particle-based effects
6. Create atmospheric effects
7. Add cinematic light effects
8. Integrate CGI/graphic elements into footage
9. Match colour and exposure
10. Add shadows, reflections and highlights
11. Perform cinematic colour grading
12. Complete a professional VFX sequence

UNIT 5 – Professional VFX & Motion Graphics Production Project

Theory Module

1. Professional VFX production workflow
2. Concept development and visual planning
3. Storyboarding and shot planning
4. VFX breakdown and shot requirements
5. Asset preparation and management
6. Advanced compositing workflow
7. Motion graphics production workflow
8. Quality control and VFX finishing
9. Rendering and delivery formats
10. Portfolio development and presentation
11. Client feedback and revision workflow
12. Career opportunities in VFX and motion graphics

Practical Module – Step by Step

Stage 1 – Pre-Production

1. Select a project concept
2. Develop the visual idea
3. Prepare storyboard
4. Create a shot list
5. Identify required VFX and motion graphics
6. Prepare production assets

Stage 2 – Production

7. Record or collect required footage

8. Capture green-screen footage where required

9. Capture tracking/reference footage

10. Organize all production assets

Stage 3 – VFX Production

11. Perform keying and rotoscoping

12. Track footage

13. Create masks and mattes

14. Add visual effects

15. Integrate 2D/3D elements

16. Create particle/atmospheric effects where required

Stage 4 – Motion Graphics

17. Create title graphics

18. Design animated typography

19. Create lower thirds and graphic elements

20. Add logo/brand animation

21. Create transitions and motion effects

Stage 5 – Final Compositing

22. Combine all layers

23. Match colour and lighting

24. Add shadows and reflections

25. Refine edges and blending

26. Perform cinematic colour grading

27. Add sound effects and background music

Stage 6 – Final Delivery

28. Render the final composition

29. Perform quality control

30. Correct technical issues

31. Export different delivery formats

32. Create project breakdown/showreel

33. Present the final project and portfolio

FINAL PROJECT

Advanced VFX & Motion Graphics Production Project

Students will create a professional project such as:

• VFX short film sequence
• Cinematic title sequence
• Film/advertisement VFX shot
• Green-screen compositing project
• Product advertisement
• 3D motion graphics sequence
• Music video VFX sequence
• Social media motion graphics campaign
• Logo animation and brand identity package

Final Project Should Include

• Concept & storyboard
• Shot planning
• Green-screen/keying where required
• Rotoscoping
• Motion tracking
• Advanced compositing
• Motion graphics
• Typography animation
• Visual effects
• 2D/3D elements
• Colour correction/grading
• Sound design
• Final rendering
• Project breakdown
• Professional showreel/portfolio