VFX Course Online - Learn Visual Effects for Film & Animation

11 Lesson

40 Hours

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Step into the world of professional VFX with a structured 1-year online diploma designed for film, OTT, and animation careers. This course builds strong skills in 3D animation, compositing, motion tracking, and digital storytelling using industry-standard tools.

Learn production-ready techniques through hands-on projects that prepare you for real studio workflows and help you build a powerful VFX portfolio.

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Overview

Prerequisites

Basic computer skills (file handling, software installation, navigation)
Creative mindset with interest in visuals, animation, or storytelling
Basic English proficiency to follow tutorials and software UI
A computer with at least 8GB RAM and a dedicated graphics card (GPU)

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for:

Beginners interested in visual effects, animation, or motion graphics
Students pursuing careers in film, media, or game design
Professionals looking to upskill or shift into the VFX industry
Gamers or content creators wanting to enhance their videos with effects
Filmmakers & editors seeking to add VFX to their projects
Creative individuals with a passion for storytelling and visual design

What You Will Learn

Understand the VFX production pipeline
Work with industry-standard software (e.g., After Effects, Blender, Nuke)
Create motion graphics and visual effects (fire, smoke, explosions, etc.)
Perform compositing, keying, and camera tracking
Learn basic 3D modeling and animation (if applicable)
Edit and render final VFX shots
Build your own VFX showreel/portfolio

Key Features

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1 On 1 Training Option Available
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Flexible Schedule
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Instructor Led Training : 40 Hrs
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Course Curriculum

Lesson 1 - Introduction to VFX & Industry Overview

1. What is VFX?

2. Role of VFX in film, TV, games, and advertising

3. Overview of the VFX production pipeline

4. Key departments and their functions

5. Career opportunities in VFX

Lesson 2 - Fundamentals of Design & Storyboarding

1. Principles of visual design: composition, color, lighting

2. Storytelling and cinematic language basics

3. Concept art and mood boards

4. Storyboarding techniques

5. Pre-visualization (previs) basics

Lesson 3 - Compositing Techniques

1. Introduction to compositing concepts

2. Layer-based compositing (Adobe After Effects)

3. Node-based compositing (Foundry Nuke)

4. Color correction and grading

5. Blending modes and keying techniques

6. Working with mattes and masks

7. Combining CG and live-action footage

Lesson 4 - Rotoscoping, Masking & Keying

1. What is rotoscoping?

2. Techniques for frame-by-frame rotoscoping

3. Using masks and mattes for isolating elements

4. Chroma keying (green/blue screen removal)

5. Edge refinement and spill suppression

6. Tracking masks on moving objects

Lesson 5 - Tracking & Matchmoving

1. Basics of 2D tracking and stabilization

2. 3D camera tracking and solving

3. Matchmoving for integrating CG elements

4. Lens distortion correction

5. Planar tracking with tools like Mocha

6. Practical exercises with live footage

Lesson 6 - Digital Paint & Cleanup

1. Using digital paint tools for removing unwanted elements

2. Wire removal and set cleanup

3. Fixing damaged footage

4. Using Photoshop, Silhouette, or Nuke paint tools

5. Clone stamping, patching, and frame-by-frame cleanup

Lesson 7 - 3D Basics for VFX

1. Introduction to 3D concepts (modeling, texturing, lighting)

2. 3D modeling fundamentals using Blender or Maya

3. Shading and material creation

4. Basic animation and rigging

5. Rendering basics and output formats

6. Importing and exporting assets for compositing

Lesson 8 - Simulation & Particle Effects

1. Introduction to particle systems and simulations

2. Creating fire, smoke, explosions, and fluids using Houdini or Blender

3. Dynamics and physics simulation basics

4. Controlling particle behavior and forces

5. Rendering simulations for compositing

Lesson 9 - Motion Graphics Integration

1. Introduction to motion graphics

2. Animating text, shapes, and logos

3. Kinetic typography and HUDs (Heads-Up Displays)

4. Integrating motion graphics with live footage

5. Using expressions and scripting for animation automation

Lesson 10 - Color Grading & Look Development

1. Principles of color theory for VFX

2. Using LUTs (Look-Up Tables) and color wheels

3. Matching shots for seamless integration

4. Creating cinematic looks and moods

5. Final grade vs. on-set grading workflows

Lesson 11 - Portfolio & Showreel Development

1. Planning and structuring a showreel

2. Selecting and refining your best shots

3. Demo reel editing tips

4. Resume and interview preparation

5. Industry workflow and best practices

6. Building an online portfolio or website

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Duration : 40 Hrs
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VFX Course Online - Learn Visual Effects for Film & Animation