VID 251B - Visual Effects for Video and Film

Credits: 3

Basic theory, history, and practice of creating special visual effects for film. Live-action footage will be shot on green screen to study proper techniques to capture and track footage to add special effects in post-production. Employ applications such as Photoshop, After Effects, Element 3D, Blender, and Mocha AE to create visual effects to enhance student films. Develop chroma key, compositing, rotoscoping techniques, and 3D compositing skills.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B or Instructor approval.