This course is a part of our 3D Animators / Artist course

To gain practical experience in the art of Compositing and Visual Effects

This course is not only an entry level course for the new user, but is also relevant to existing users wanting to upgrade or enhance their existing 3d and Post Production skills, or perhaps change over from other 3d packages.

The course covers the major concepts and techniques used in creating visual effects in Post Production. This topic covers such things as 2d and 3d compositing and integration of 3d with 2d elements using both 3ds Max and Combustion . Also covered is camera matching, camera tracking, rotoscoping and 2d particle effects.

Organised into a series of theory and hands on lab assignments, the course ensures that the student will receive 21 hours of well paced, intensive professional training.

Once you have completed this course, you will have a commercial level understanding of professional Post Production techniques in particular compositing and visual effects that relate directly to the 3d animation and digital industry, whether it be Film, Broadcast, TV, or Web.

This course does not just focus on the buttons, but does cover the processes that underlie them and the reasons they are used in production. This not only helps you understand the concepts, but also how to apply them to your own work.

This course teaches you the essential elements and concepts of compositing and visual effects within the 3Dimensional world using 3ds Max and Combustion. You will benefit from the experience of Discreet Certified Instructors as well as educators, consultants and Discreet Training Specialists who have helped to put this course together.

Pre-Requisites
3ds Max Fundamentals: Overview, Materials, Lighting & Rendering
3ds Max Fundamentals: Modeling
3ds Max Fundamentals: Animation
Combustion Fundamentals
Prior knowledge of 3ds Max and Combustion interface and navigation is assumed
A working knowledge of PC's and the Windows operating environment is assumed.

Topics covered include:
1. Visual Effects with Particles

2. 3ds Max and Combustion Integration

3. Material Effects

4. Render Elements

5. Compositing

6. Camera Tracking and Camera Matching

Cost
$1100

Duration
3 days or 6 nights : 21 hours

Dates
TBA

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