VID 251B - Visual Effects for Video and Film

Credits: 3

Description
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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Explore the process of special visual effects for film and video.
Develop special visual effects techniques with software.
Analyze the different methods of visual effects problem solving.
Explore the principles of compositing, 3D rendering, and advanced animation skills.
Use chroma key, set extensions, and integrate 3D modeling and compositing workflows.

Prerequisite: VID 110B or Instructor approval