Academy

We offer free access to virtual learning for the next generation of visual effects artists around the world through our Academy.

Our courses prepare you for a career in visual effects by working with industry experts on their creative, technical, procedural, and soft skills. They also provide a great opportunity to gain experience and expertise to build upon as you progress in your career.

And, upon completion of the course you will have the opportunity to directly apply for available roles at Technicolor Creative Studios – and potentially receive a joining bonus if you are successful.

Compositing

This course is a guide to realistic, VFX-style compositing for both CG and live-action films. Compositors are responsible for a wide range of compositing tasks, such as tracking, matte extraction, colour correction, paint fixes, roto, and CG/2D element integration in service of delivering the final image. Our Compositing Academy is the ideal first step to pursue a career in visual effects.

bangalore

Karnataka, India

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course duration

12 weeks

Time commitment

40 hours a week

one per day up to 3 hours

What do we offer?

A course of 12 weeks to get you up to the standard required to deliver first-class VFX
Dedicated mentoring from a senior industry member
Intensive training using industry standard software tools (provided) while using our high-quality training materials
Continued access to video tutorials featuring industry experts and the potential to use your project work in showreels
The opportunity to apply to available roles at Technicolor

Week Structure:

1: VFX Compositing Pipeline, Colour theory and Colour Grading

2: Screen levelling for Green/Blue Screen and Fix the issues, Introduction of Keying

3: Primary Keying, Secondary Keying and Addictive Keying

4: Despill and Edge blending, Integration of FG and BG and Perspective Adjustment

5: Defocus and Integration

6: Using 2D elements into Compositing, Tracking and Projection

7: Volume and Light integration of element in Compositing, QC Training

8: Element Compositing

9: Introduction of CG Compositing and Basics of lighting

10: Introduction of Deep Compositing

11: Practicing on Complex Shot

12: Exercise and final assessment

Technical specifications

We use the Teradici cloud workstation desktop client which runs on nearly any computer that has the following operating systems: Windows 10, MacOS and Linux.

Our cloud workstations provide required software and course assets, and require at least 10mb broadband (20mb+ recommended).

Minimum Technical Requirements:
External monitor with HD resolution
3-button mouse
10mb/s Broadband

Recommended
RJ45 LAN port

Who can apply?

Recent graduates of a VFX programme or entry/junior level candidates looking for their first break in the VFX industry.
Candidates ready to cross the bridge from learning into a professional career.
Artists with a drive, passion, and commitment to deliver first-class VFX.

Applying

Please apply with your demo reel and CV attached.