CINE 325 - Intro to Visual Effects

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CINEMA

Description:

This course provides students with an overview of the tools and software used in digital media and basic visual effects techiniques. Prerequisite: CINE 250. Prerequisite: CINE 250. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Explain and demonstrate the fundamental and technical concepts of visual effects (2) Work with proficiency in digital media and visual effects software. (3) Produce and create an idea for a work from conceptualization through execution. (4) Articulate design intentions for a work, addressing aesthetic and technical concerns. Listed Topics: 1) Compositing images in Photoshop. 2)Creating illustrator graphics in Animation. 3) Introduction to Visual Effects. 4) Practical Effects vs. Visual Effects. 5) Cinematography for Visual Effects. 6) Basic Green Screen Techniques. 7) Sky Replacement. 8) Motion Tracking. Particle Systems.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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