Fundamentals of VFX

Fundamentals of VFX is a comprehensive training series that gives you in-depth knowledge and insight into the process of creating visual effects.

***** Excellent foundational knowledge! I would absolutely consider it a must-watch before moving to more practical courses. *****

– Alexandre Schead

***** Great Intro to VFX, this information can be confusing for a beginner trying to find it spread around the internet but this course puts it all together in a structured and focused way that gives you an understanding of where you should focus your efforts after completing this. Thank you. *****

– Callan Capelli

***** Fascinating course, tons of information to digest. I will deafly go through it again. Definitely helped Me understand Fundamentals of VFX. *****

– Giordan Pierrepont

***** Wonderful course, basic and expert questions and answers are found here. If you want a map of the world of VFX, The Fundamentals of VFX will provide. *****

– Halen Ricker

***** Probably  the best course for a beginner who wants to learn the fundermentals of visual effects, it has helped me from ground up. Every  beginner should have this. *****

– Joseph Stark

***** Amazing course, I have learnt so much from this course. It is very professional and put together so well AAA. 5/5 stars easily. *****

– Craig Wright

***** Superb. I’m very happy I took this course. Not only it covers the topic excellently it is also delivered in highly professional way. *****

– Alexandr Pospech

***** The tutor’s accent is great, the course was informative and I have learnt a lot from it. I look forward to more courses from you. *****

– Daniel Wincott

***** So far, this course has clarified what some of the elements are that I  use to create my effects. Before, I would just add an element because a  tutorial told me to. Now I know why I had added it. Love it! *****

– William Masters

***** Fantastic information, pacing, content and delivery. I will be returning to this several times. Thank you. *****

– Whitt Hansen

***** Super informative and  well structured material, I enjoy this very much!!! *****

– Aris Misopapas

***** I have really enjoyed this course and I highly recommend it. Its clear and easy to understand, while providing essential information to filmmakers who want to better communicate with vfx artists or dive deeper into vfx themselves. *****

– Tarin Camarena, Cinematographer & VFX artist

***** Awesome lectures, I’m looking forward to more! *****

– Jairus Nouvel

***** Great course. I had already done a vfx course before but it was good to go back to basics and brush up on some much needed theory. Fundamentals of VFX is a broad topic and the instructor does a great job of explaining everything. *****

– Aparajita Basu

***** Easily explained for such complicated concepts, I now have a clearer understanding *****

– Mohamed Haridy

***** In depth and concise. Nice and clearly narrated. *****

– Gordon Rudman

If you want to learn the art and science behind the stunning visual effects (VFX) of modern films, Fundamental of VFX is for you. During this course we unlock key areas of visual effects production and explain complicated and technical concepts in an easy-to-understand way. The course spans the length of 14 lectures that make your learning experience exciting and engaging.

Learn the techniques behind successful VFX shots

Hollywood blockbusters and the best video games of today rely on the use of 3D and Motion Graphics in an ever-increasing measure. This has increased our awareness and capacity to spot even the slightest imperfections in photo-realism. 

This of course sets the bar very high for visual effects artists. It’s not enough merely to drop a 3D model into your composition, tweak the contrast and adjust the colors. And even if you have all the right tools, you need to know how to use them and in what order.

Creating convincing and realistic visual effects takes a lot of thought, time and talent. Things such as lighting, optics,  camera angles and movements must be taken into consideration when compositing elements together. Intricate details and subtle effects are key factors for photo realistic results.

In this series we want to give you a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental requirements and techniques for combining 3D and Motion Graphics into live footage so that you can take your work to the next level.

We will guide you through the following lectures:

• 01 – Course Introduction

• 02 – History of VFX

• 03 – Mattes

• 04 – Chroma Keying I

• 05 – Chroma Keying II

• 06 – Matching I (Lighting)

• 07 – Matching II (Optics)

• 08 – Matching III (Tracking)

• 09 – Rendering

• 10 – Advanced Compositing

• 11 – Colour Theory

• 12 – Layer/Node-based Compositing and Software

Even though we have packed the course with a ton of information, we have also made sure it does not take you ages to go through it. If you are time-conscious and yet want to gain a profound understanding of the most fascinating field in the filmmaking industry, then Fundamentals of VFX is for you!

Who this course is for:

• For those interested in the Visual Effects industry
• For beginners who are just starting out in this field
• For intermediates who already know the basics but want a deeper knowledge on the underlying principles of successful VFX production
• For pros who want to quickly brush up on the theory
• For Directors, DPs and Camera Operators who want to better understand how they can facilitate VFX production on set