• Duration: 10 months
• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Software Covered: Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Nuke, Mocha
• Career Opportunities: Visual Effects Artist, Compositor, Motion Graphics Artist, Video Editor

1. Introduction to Visual Effects

• Overview of VFX and compositing in media
• Career paths and industry trends

2.Adobe Photoshop for VFX

• Basics of digital imaging and editing
• Layer masks and blending techniques
• Matte painting and texturing for VFX

3.Adobe After Effects

• Motion graphics fundamentals
• Compositing techniques for dynamic scenes
• Special effects creation and keyframe animation
• 3D camera tracking and green screen keying

4.Adobe Premiere Pro

• Video editing essentials
• Color grading and correction
• Working with audio for video production
• Exporting and optimizing files for various platforms

5.Nuke for Compositing

• Node-based compositing workflow
• Rotoscoping, tracking, and stabilization
• Advanced keying and matte extraction
• 3D compositing and scene building

6.Mocha for Advanced Tracking

• Tracking techniques for complex shots
• Working with planar tracking and masking
• Integrating Mocha with other VFX software

• Mastery of compositing techniques
• Advanced understanding of digital effects creation
• Proficiency in multiple VFX software applications
• Ability to create industry-ready visual effects for various media

• Visual Effects Artist
  Create dynamic visual effects for films, TV shows, commercials, and digital media. This role involves combining live-action footage with CGI to produce stunning visuals.

• Compositor
  Blend different elements, such as CGI, matte paintings, and live-action footage, into seamless scenes. Compositors work with layers, masks, and keying to ensure that effects look realistic.

• Motion Graphics Artist
  Design and animate graphics for video, focusing on elements like title sequences, animations, and infographics that bring stories to life.

• Video Editor with VFX Specialization
  Edit and assemble raw footage into compelling content, integrating visual effects to enhance storytelling and improve visual quality.

• Roto Artist
  Create precise masks to isolate moving elements, such as actors or objects, allowing for clean compositing and seamless integration of effects.

• Matchmove Artist
  Work with 3D tracking and camera matching to integrate CGI with live-action scenes. This role requires precision to ensure smooth blending of animated elements with filmed footage.

• 3D VFX Artist
  Develop 3D effects and animations, often working on modeling, texturing, and rendering for scenes requiring a high level of detail and realism.