Visual Effects Production
Making magic
Our Visual Effects (VFX) Course is designed for students who want to become professional visual effects artists.
In 12 weeks we show you the software, skills and secrets behind today’s cutting-edge CGI as seen in movie theaters, network TV and commercials.
Learn key techniques such as camera tracking, particle effects, texturing, lighting, rendering and compositing to create 3D elements and combine them seamlessly with live-action.
Everything you learn is industry-ready. We teach you the same creative methods, production pipelines and working conventions that the professionals use.
At the end of the course you will work on your own project, combining these skills with your own ideas to produce a finished scene that you can send to employers as part of a demo reeldesigned to get you hired.
Course Breakdown
- Introduction to the User
- Introduction to Lighting and Rendering
- Animation Basics
- NURBS Modelling
- Polygon Modelling and UVs
- Introduction to Texture Mapping
- History of Visual Effects and Camera Tracking
- Advanced Lighting
- Advanced Texturing
- Compositing and Rendering
- Introduction to FX
- Project Work
Included in this course
- Before you arrive at Escape we’ll send you access to a free online Graphics Primer course that we have created to teach you the essential graphics skills you need before you start
- Full access to our interactive elearning platform where you can chat with classmates and your instructor, and also check out other students' work
- 12-months free access to the Maya Essentials Bundle, ZBrush for 3D Artists, Nuke for 3D Artists, Advanced Lighting and Advanced Shading online courses
- As many demo reel clinic sessions as you need after the course with our instructors
- One to one support with our recruitment experts who will help with your CV, demo reel, job applications and interviews
Jobs you can apply for after this course
- Camera Tracker
- VFX Generalist
- Junior VFX Artist
Our Instructors
All of our instructors are professional CG artists with experience at the very top of their fields. Click here, to see some of their profiles.
For further information on any of our courses or to book a place, please contact our Training Team
"I’d been thinking of learning VFX for many years but never really got enough momentum. At Escape I was introduced to a fast paced, high intensity learning experience that really pushed me and boosted my knowledge. The instructors were friendly, experienced and always at hand to help. I'm finishing my demo reel at the moment & looking forward to see what the future brings."
Robert Millin
Course Graduate Work
Sample of work completed by students in this course.
Contact us about this course
Complete this course to...
- Compete for jobs as a VFX artist
- Learn Maya 3D and Nuke
- Produce a VFX shot from start to finish
Who is this course for?
- Aspiring visual effects artists
- 3D artists wanting to develop a career in visual effects
- 2D VFX artists wanting to move into 3D
- Student and graduate visual effects artists preparing for the job market
- Creative and technical career changers
Prerequisites
- Use of a Windows PC
- Good understanding of spoken English
Course Details
| Location: | Los Angeles, CA |
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| Format: | Full Time |
| Duration: | 12 weeks (Mon - Fri, 10am to 5pm) |
| Software: | Maya, Photoshop, ZBrush, Nuke, HDR Shop |
| Price: | $15,000 |
Start Dates
- March 19th 2012
- June 18th 2012
- September 17th 2012
Course Downloads
- Visual Effects Production Course Breakdown (PDF, 258 KB)
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