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.

Environments / 3DDMP

This course is designed to sharpen your skills to be the best 3DDMP artist you can be, whether it’s working out areas of your game that need practice or introducing you to some techniques you may not have realised you’re good at. This course will help set you up with a generalist skillset and understand a bit of everything. Whether it’s modelling, texturing, digital matte painting, layout and asset management, or even helping out other departments, if it’s in the background of a shot, it’ll be your job to make it look good.

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course duration

8 weeks

Time commitment

40 hours a week

One per day up to 3 hours

What do we offer?

A free online course of 8 weeks to get you up to the standard required to deliver first-class VFX
Dedicated mentoring from a senior artist/trainer
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 and to potentially receive a bonus if offered a positionThe opportunity to apply to available roles at Technicolor and to potentially receive a bonus if offered a position

Week

1: Matte Painting 101

2: Introduction to Projected Matte Painting

3: Introduction to the Master Shot; What is 3DDMP; Choosing Subjects/Gathering Reference; Image Composition/Lessons in Perspective; Scene Layout; Folder Structures and Naming Conventions; Projected Matte Painting/plate cleanup

4: Modelling for Production

5: Modelling for Production; Mari Setup/Interface/Uvs/Working Methods; Setting Up in Substance Painter; Texturing/Lookdev

6: Texturing/Lookdev; Turntables and the Approval Process

7: Scattering; Colour Theory and ACES colour workflow; Final Touch ups, extra lessons, making slapcomp

8: Final Touch ups, extra lessons, making slapcomp; Delivering Your Shot to Comp/Final Shot Submission

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 program 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 department specific demo reel and CV attached
Complete the provided skills test
Get feedback by the Academy admissions team