Inleiding tot VFX voor film
A course by Carolina Jiménez GarcíaLay-outkunstenaar in VFX
A course by Carolina Jiménez García, Lay-outkunstenaar in VFX
Ontdek de workflows en de pijplijn van effecten voor audiovisuele producties
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.
Wat leer je tijdens deze online cursus?
15 lessen & 14 aanvullende bronnen
Storyboard
3 minuten, 8 seconden
R & D / Art / Previs
7 minuten, 37 seconden
Filming / Lidar / Photo reference
3 minuten, 42 seconden
Modeling / Rigging / Textures
5 minuten, 14 seconden
Plate / Keying / Rotoscopia
2 minuten, 28 seconden
Layout
6 minuten, 24 seconden
Wat is inbegrepen in deze cursus?
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.
Projecten van studenten van de cursus
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.
Beoordelingen
- 2 maanden geleden
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 maanden geleden
Excelente!
- 5 maanden geleden
Magnífico curso para comprender los fundamentos del vfx.
- 7 maanden geleden
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 jaar geleden
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!
Inhoud
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
VFX - Preproduction
- Preproduction: Script and locations, casting actors, production design (sets, costumes, props ...)
- Storyboard
- R & D / Art / Previs
- U3
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
- U4
recommendations
- Personal recommendations to those who start
- How to make your reel?
- EP
Eindproject
- Introduction to VFX for cinema
Wat kan je verwachten van een cursus van Domestika
Leer in je eigen tempo
Geniet van thuis leren, zonder lesroosters en in je eigen tempo. Jij beslist wanneer je verder gaat met het volgende onderdeel.
Leer met de beste professionals
Leer de meest bruikbare methoden en technieken van de beste professionals in de creatieve industrie.
Ontmoet deskundige docenten
Iedere docent brengt kennis met passie over, biedt duidelijke uitleg en een professioneel perspectief bij elke les.
Certificates
PLUSIf you're a Plus member, get a persoonlijk certificaat signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
Zorg dat je op de voorste rij zit
Dankzij de hoge kwaliteit van de video's mis je geen enkel detail. Dankzij de onbeperkte toegang kun je de lessen zo vaak bekijken als nodig is om je vaardigheden te perfectioneren.
Deel kennis en ideeën
Stel vragen, krijg feedback en bied oplossingen aan. Deel je leerervaringen met andere studenten in de community die net als jij een passie hebben voor creativiteit.
Maak contact met een wereldwijde creatieve community
Deze community heeft miljoenen gebruikers van over de hele wereld, nieuwsgierig en enthousiast om hun creativiteit te verkennen en te uiten.
Geef cursussen op een professionele manier
Domestika selecteert zorgvuldig haar docenten en produceert iedere cursus in eigen huis om een uitstekende online leerervaring te garanderen.
Veelgestelde vragen
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.