SCME8202 VFX Industry Tools

Mr Shane Bevin

2021

4.5

1 x 1-hour workshop weekly
1 x 2-hour project work weekly

1 ^ SCME8201 - VFX Theory and Practice
2 ^ SCME8203 - VFX Modelling
3 ^ SCME8204 - VFX Production
4 Admission into GCCAVE-Graduate Certificate in Creative Arts (Visual Effects)
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2 and 3 and 4)

This topic introduces the key software and techniques used in the VFX production pipeline: Nuke, Houdini, Maya, 3D Equaliser, PF Track and Bluescreen. Students will familiarise themselves with the features of each type of software or technique and how it is used in the VFX pipeline.

This topic aims to provide students with:

A practical overview of the key software, such as Maya and Nuke, and techniques used in the VFX production pipeline
An understanding of industry best practice in the use of software used in VFX production
A comprehensive knowledge of the key software and techniques used in the VFX production pipeline
An understanding of how a range of key software packages are incorporated in each stage of the VFX p

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the key software, such as Maya and Nuke, and techniques used in the VFX production pipeline, including their key features and operation

Demonstrate a practical understanding of how to use the key software and techniques used in the VFX production pipeline

Demonstrate their competency in using the key software and techniques used in the VFX production pipeline by completing a series of short exercises using the key software and techniques

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2021 are no longer published.

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