VFX Shot Creation from Scratch with Maya and After Effects

🚀 Course Title: VFX Shot Creation from Scratch with Maya and After Effects 🎬

Headline: Dive into the Untold Story with Visual Effects Expert Vicki Lau!

About This Course:

Embark on a unique learning journey by becoming part of an unfolding story. In this groundbreaking "Filmtorial®," you'll not only learn the ins and outs of Visual Effects (VFX) but also witness the transformation of a real-life incident into a startling visual spectacle. This course is a first of its kind in the MOOC industry, possibly in the world, where students actively engage with the content through a short film narrative.

Why This Course? 🌟

• Real-World Experience: Taught by Vicki Lau, a seasoned pro from the visual effects and film industry who's worked on Hollywood blockbusters.
• Practical Skills: Create your own VFX shots from scratch, using only your mobile phone to capture footage.
• Essential Learning: We focus on what you need to know to see a shot through from pre-production to final rendering.
• Innovative E-Learning: This course is at the forefront of a new e-learning movement that combines education with an immersive film experience.
• Value for Money: It's like getting 3 courses and a movie ticket, all for the price of one!

What You Will Learn:

• Mastering Software: Gain proficiency in Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects.
• Planning and Problem Solving: Learn how to plan your own shots and solve real-world film and post-production challenges.
• Creative Process: Understand the process of creating visual effects from start to finish using a case shot provided.

Course Breakdown:

🎥 The Filmtorial® Experience: You're not just watching a tutorial; you're part of a story. By following along with a short film, you'll learn the necessary steps to bring a visual effects shot to life using your own mobile phone footage.

🛠️ Tools of the Trade:

• Autodesk Maya: Model and animate characters or objects.
• Adobe Photoshop: Create textures and manipulate images.
• Adobe After Effects: Perform 2D tracking and compositing to bring your VFX shot together.

📈 Learning Path:

1. Pre-Production: Planning your shot, storyboarding, and setting up your mobile phone for capture.
2. Capture: Filming the necessary footage with your mobile phone.
3. Modelling & Texturing: Creating 3D models and giving them the right textures in Maya.
4. Animation: Bringing those models to life through animation.
5. Compositing: Combining your animated elements with live-action footage using After Effects.
6. Final Rendering: Polishing your shot for the big reveal.

Whether you aspire to be a visual effects artist, are a film enthusiast, or simply an avid e-learner, this course offers a unique blend of education and entertainment. Be one of the first to experience this new style and movement in learning how to create your own visual effects shot from absolutely nothing.

Even if you don't intend to pursue VFX professionally, the skills and insights gained from this course will enrich your understanding of the craft and provide an enjoyable film experience. 🎬👩‍💻🎉

Enroll Now and Join the Filmtorial® Revolution! 🌍✨

© 2016 Vicki Lau | All rights reserved. Dive into the untold story with Visual Effects Expert Vicki Lau and transform your passion for film into professional skill. Let's create something incredible together! 🌟🎞️🚀