Introduction to VFX for Cinema
A course by Carolina Jiménez GarcíaArtis Tata Letak VFX
A course by Carolina Jiménez García, Artis Tata Letak VFX
Discover the workflows and complete range of effects for audiovisual productions
Ready to turn a simple green screen into a mind-blowing scene from a movie? As a visual effects artist for cinema, Carolina Jiménez can help you do just that. Her impressive resumé includes work on major audiovisual productions such as The Hobbit, Star Trek Beyond, Justice League, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and Prometheus.
Carolina’s work consists of unifying all the elements developed by other audiovisual professionals—including animators, modelers, texture artists, and lighting specialists—to create each shot. In doing so, she plays an important role in different workflows and departments in the moviemaking process.
In this online course, Carolina explains the ins and outs of the VFX workflow for audiovisual productions. You'll explore how different departments interact during film production, providing you with a theoretical basis to help you choose which VFX department to specialize in.
Apa yang akan Anda pelajari dalam kursus daring ini?
1 pelajaran & 1 unduhan
Storyboard
1 menit, 1 detik
R & D / Art / Previs
1 menit, 1 detik
Filming / Lidar / Photo reference
1 menit, 1 detik
Modeling / Rigging / Textures
1 menit, 1 detik
Plate / Keying / Rotoscopia
1 menit, 1 detik
Layout
1 menit, 1 detik
Apa yang termasuk dalam kursus ini?
Start by getting to know Carolina, her work, and her influences before she tells you about the history of post-production in cinema. Then, discover the standard VFX pipeline for audiovisual projects and the different phases of creating a film, including the role each department plays.
Next, learn what phases are included in the pre-production process such as storyboard, script, casting, locations, sets, and more. As you delve into the process of filming, Carolina discusses specific steps like previs (previsualization), LiDAR scanning, and more. Then, move on to post-production and discover the modeling process, rigging, animation, texturing, and layout.
Carolina uses real examples to show you in detail what each VFX phase consists of before offering insights into the different fields to help you decide which area to specialize in.
To wrap up the course, she shows you her step-by-step process for creating her demo reel so that you can make your own.
What is this course's project?
Prepare a professional demo reel to highlight your audiovisual projects.
Proyek oleh mahasiswa kursus
Who is this online course for?
Students who are looking to establish a career in visual effects, professionals who need advice on how to create a professional reel, and anyone interested in understanding the role of a VFX studio in large productions.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary to take this course.
Ulasan
- 2 bulan yang lalu
Muy buen curso para empezar en los VFX. Los temas están bien explicados y resultan fáciles de seguir, incluso si es tu primer acercamiento al área.
- 3 bulan yang lalu
Excelente!
- 5 bulan yang lalu
Magnífico curso para comprender los fundamentos del vfx.
- 7 bulan yang lalu
Ha sido un curso breve pero muy interesante, para todo aquel que quiera iniciar su formación en VFX, o como en mi caso (Director y Guionista) saber como funciona el departamento de VFX. Vale la pena.
- jordiubanellPLUS1 tahun yang lalu
Fantástico overview de todo el proceso creativo, de producción, rodaje y postproducción de una película, con énfasis en la integración VFX. Incide especialmente en el layout, su área de expertise y como relacionarse con los diversos componentes de los diferentes equipos! Lo explica claramente y con buenos ejemplos, una gozada, gracias Carolina!
Isi
- U 1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U 2
VFX - Preproduction
- Preproduction: Script and locations, casting actors, production design (sets, costumes, props ...)
- Storyboard
- R & D / Art / Previs
- U 3
VFX - 3D production / postproduction
- Filming / Lidar / Photo reference
- Modeling / Rigging / Textures
- Plate / Keying / Rotoscopia
- Tracking / Match movie
- Layout
- Animation and effects
- Lighting and render / Matte painting
- Composition
- U 4
recommendations
- Personal recommendations to those who start
- How to make your reel?
- FP
Proyek akhir
- Introduction to VFX for cinema
Apa yang diharapkan dari kursus Domestika
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Belajar dari para profesional terbaik
Pelajari metode dan teknik berharga yang dijelaskan oleh para ahli terkemuka di sektor kreatif.
Bertemu dengan guru ahli
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Certificates
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Berbagi pengetahuan dan ide
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Tonton kursus yang diproduksi secara profesional
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Tanya Jawab Umum
The VFX pipeline in film is a structured process that links all the visual effects departments—from pre-production through post-production—ensuring an efficient, collaborative workflow to deliver professional-quality visuals.
This course is designed for those with intermediate knowledge of film or visual effects, so having a background in audiovisual production or 3D software is recommended.
You’ll learn about the VFX pipeline, storyboard creation, chroma key techniques, digital modeling and texturing, 3D animation, on-set supervision, and how to build a professional demo reel to launch your career in the film industry.
It’s recommended to have access to 3D modeling and animation tools like Maya or Blender, and compositing software such as Nuke or After Effects, so you can practice the techniques taught.
The course guides you on selecting your best work, organizing it visually, showcasing your technical skills and creativity, and tailoring your reel to your target audience to stand out in the VFX industry.
You’ll learn keying techniques to remove green or blue screen backgrounds and replace them with digital environments or effects seamlessly integrated with live footage.
Yes, the course covers how to create storyboards, draw panels, use arrows for visual storytelling, and professionally plan scenes and camera shots.