VFX TECHNIQUES

Paper Code: 
BMA 614
Credits: 
06
Periods/week: 
08
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The students will learn the Concepts and techniques used in compositing& VFX. Students will learn advanced VFX techniques which are employed in latest film making.

24.00
Unit I: 

Introduction to digital compositing in films, Basic 2D & 3D compositing, fundamentals of node-based compositing, VFX production pipeline.

24.00
Unit II: 

Introduction to Chroma Keying, Luma Key, Blue screen, 3D compositing, Exposure to third party plugins, Exercise on Chroma keying, Introduction to Matte Painting- Utilizing cloning techniques to remove unwanted elements.

24.00
Unit III: 

Color correction fundamentals, adjustment, 2D & 3D effects, Modifying Individual color channel, Morphing, Temporal operations, and rig & marker removal.

24.00
Unit IV: 

Introduction toMatch moving, Camera Tracking techniques, Rotoscopy

Latest tools for Roto, Tracking, Averaging tracks, corner pinning, Stabilizing footage, Rotoscoping  fast and slow movement, tracking to optimize roto.

24.00
Unit V: 

Rendering and Color Management for Film and Broadcast, Scripting for VFX, Render engines, preparing file or rendering, render passes.

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 
  1. Jon Gress, “[digital] Visual Effects and Compositing”, (New Riders, 2014)
  2. Ron Brinkmann, “The Art and Science of Digital Compositing ”Morgan Kaufmann; 2 edition (June 4, 2008)
REFERENCES: 
  1. T. Porter and T. Duff, “Compositing Digital Images”,
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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