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Students walk away with a rich portfolio comprising of live action, 3D and VFX project. This portfolio will be a gateway to joining animation and visual effect industry.
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Comprehensive Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) program to cater exceedingly growing demand in the industry
A wide range of VFX job opportunities
Produce Short film by using Live action, 3D and Visual Effects.
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PDP IN FILMMAKING VISUAL EFFECTS (24 Months)
Overview
Learn from the Professionals
This program has been designed to deal with Filmmaking by using Live Action, 3D Animation & Visual Effects. The first module deals with the Fundamentals of Art, Design & Composition. A student then understands the basics of Photography and Filmmaking. The second module covers CG Assets & Characters, Rigging & Animation that is required for a VFX film. The third module deals with Dynamics & Tracking. The fourth module combines CG with live action footage using timelines and a node-based compositing software. At the end of the program, the student develops a Visual Effects short film using Live Action & CG.
Become professional artist
A well laid out assessment procedure ensures the students’ acceptability as distinguished professionals in the world of Visual Effects. ZICA’s placement cell provides placement assistance to all ZICA students across the country. ZICA training academy is equipped with high-end animation tools, 2D animation facilities, 3D software, Visual FX Labs and Imaging Technologies.
Program Highlights
- Increase design and visualization skills
- Learn complete Production and Post-Production Pipeline
- Continuous evaluation through examination, competitions and activities
- Introduction of Augmented and Virtual Reality
- Placement support
Delivery Method
- Weekday batches: 5 days a week (2 hours per day)
- Practical session backed by theory explanation
- Practical assignment and Project based learning
- Industry-aligned creative and technical programs
- Master classes by industry professionals
PROGRAM OUTLINE
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MODULE I - FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN & FILMMAKING (6 MONTHS)
- Fundamentals of Art
- Computer Graphics
- Principles of Design
- Perspective
- Colour Theory
- Human Figure Study
- Storyboard
- Filmmaking Foundation
- Screen Writing
- Direction
- Acting
- Cinematography
- Film Editing
- Sound Design
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MODULE II – 3D ANIMATION & Dynamics (6 MONTHS)
3D Character Modeling
- Surface
- Inorganic Poly Modelling
- Organic Character Modelling
Texturing
- Hypershade
- Material
- UV Mapping
- 3D Paint
Lighting & Shading
- Three-point lighting
- Interior Lighting
- Exterior Lighting
Rigging
- Introduction to rigging
- Deformers nonlinear
- Joint Setup
- Character Setup
- Rigged Character for Pose Character
Animation
- Animation workflow
- Animation principles
- Body language & Acting
- Lip-sync
- Expressions
Maya Motion
Particles and Dynamics
- Particles
- Emitter
- Fluid Effect
- Soft Body
- Rigid Body
Technical Animation
- Fur
- nHair
- nCloth
- nDynamics
- Xgen plugin
- Bifrost
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MODULE III – ADVANCE DYNAMICS & VISUAL EFFECTS (6 MONTHS)
Liquid Simulation
- Introduction to Liquid simulation
- Soft body dynamics
- Rigid body dynamics
- Daemon
- Hybrido
Digital Compositing – 1
- Motion Graphics
- Compositing
- Rendering
3D object based particle (Plug-in)
- Basic workflow
- Working with 3D object
- Creating 3D object
- Materials
- Particle Replicators
- Integrating with After Effects
- Animation Engine
Digital Compositing – 2
- Masking
- Rotoscope
- Color Correction
- Compose 3D render passes
- Keying
- Tracking Stabilize
- Rotoscope using tracking Technique
- Introduction to 3D tools
- Camera Projection
- Introduction to Particles
- and Intro to Forces
- Paint tools
- Clean up/Wire-Rig Removal
Digital Compositing – 3
- Animation, dopesheet and curve editor
- Rotoscope
- Color Management
- Tracking, stabilizing
- Planner Tracking
- Keying
- Camera Projection
- Camera tracking
- Re-lighting
- Rotopaint node
- Clean-up
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MODULE IV – ADVANCE COMPOSITING, TRACKING AND AR VR (6 MONTHS)
Digital Compositing – 4
- Rotoscope
- Different kind of tracking
- Stereo conversion
- advance tracking & stabilizing
- Export footages
- Digital Tracking
- Auto tracking
- Geometry tracking
- Hard track
- Soft track
- Track stereo footage.
Digital Compositing – 5
- Advance motion blur roto
- Use of tracking (1-point and 2-point) in roto
- Silhouette default planner tracker
- Mocha Tracker
- Spinning and occlusion
- Hair Roto
- Roto using IK
- Stereo Roto
- Keying
- Advance Paint advance
- Warping
- Morphing
- Power Matte
Advanced Compositing
- Advanced Keying
- Complex Wire Removal
- Set Extension
- Advance Particles
- Camera Projection
- 3D Integration
- Tracking (4 points, 3D and Geometry data)
- Render Passes and Re-lighting in CG
Advance Color correction
Advance Tracking and solving
Augment Reality and Virtual Reality
- Introduction to Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
- The basics of AR functionality
- Taking the next steps with ARCore
- Bringing ARCore to life
Emerging student profile
The emerging student will have a complete understanding of the different modules of VFX, which will help in attaining a bright career. The VFX certificate holder will be capable of delivering outstanding VFX shots due to his / her extensive knowledge in areas like Live Action shooting, 3D Animation, Advanced Dynamics, Tracking & Compositing etc.
PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
After successfully completion of the said program, a student is eligible for following job categories.
- Modeling Artist
- Texturing Artist
- Lighting Artist
- Rigger
- Animator
- FX / Simulation Artist
- Render Wrangler
- Rotoscopy Artist
- Prep / Paint Artist
- Clean-up Artist
- Matchmover / 3D Tracking Artist
- Motion Graphics Artist
- Rotomation Artist
- Compositor
- VFX Artist
- Stereoscopy Artist
| WHO SHOULD ATTEND | ||
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| Freshers | Working Professionals | Entrepreneurs |
| Improve your Resume | Start a new career | Expand your business |
| Learn the latest technology and tools | Advance your career growth by adding value to your CV | Be aware of the latest technology and tools |
| Standout with a unique skill set | Increase your work portfolio | Save cost of your prevailing business |
| Create an outstanding portfolio | Work as a part-time freelancer | Get industry recognised certificate |
How to apply?
Admissibility
- Students who have completed class 10 and are interested to join ZICA programs
- Fill inquiry form
- Admission to the institute would be based on the student’s performance in the creativity test
Schedule your Personal Interview
- Screened by the faculty
- Notification of the program start date.
Enrollment
- Unleash your creative potential
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