VFX & Digital Post-Production

Overview: Master advanced digital post-production techniques including green screen keying, rotoscoping, matchmoving, 3D asset integration, and color grading.

15-Week Curriculum:

• Weeks 1–3 (Post Pipeline & Editing): Timeline organization, proxy workflows, montage logic, and video codec mechanics.

• Weeks 4–7 (Rotoscoping & Green Screen Keying): High-precision keying, spill suppression, edge refinement, and alpha channel masking.

• Weeks 8–11 (Matchmoving & Compositing): 3D camera tracking, digital element integration, particle effects, and atmospheric depth passes.

• Weeks 12–14 (Color Grading & Finishing): Primary/secondary color correction, LUT workflows, grain management, and master delivery.

• Week 15 (Final Review): VFX breakdown reel screening and technical critique.

Assessment Rubric (100 Points Total):

• Compositing Precision & Realism (30 pts): Seamless edge blending, color matching, lighting integration, and camera tracking accuracy.

• Technical Mastery (25 pts): Clean rotoscoping masks, keying efficiency, node/layer structure, and high-res rendering.

• Visual Rhythm & Pacing (25 pts): Effective use of visual effects to serve the story without distracting from narrative beats.

• VFX Breakdown Reel (20 pts): Professional before/after split-screen breakdown slides and video reel formatting.