CINE 425 - Advanced Visual Effects

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CINEMA

Description:

In this course, students will learn advanced 3D visual effects and motion graphic techinques, including advanced compositing techinques, rotoscoping, advanced motion tracking, matte painting, and digital set extensions.Prerequisite: CINE 325. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 1) Explain the role of a Visual Effects Supervisor. 2) Develop a visual effects pipeline for integration into a live action film. 3) Composite live action and computer visual effects in a convincing manner. 4) Create dynamics such as gravity and turbulence within a project. 5) Pull mattes using various images processing techniques including chroma-keying. Listed Topics 1)Chroma-key lighting and pulling successful keys. 2) Advanced matting and masking techniques. 3) Set extensions and matte painting methods. 4)Advanced Motion tracking techniques. 5)Roto-painting techniques and compositing. 6) 3D 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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