VFX (Visual Effects)
Master the art of bringing imagination to life with industry-standard VFX tools and techniques.
PDP In Filmmaking Visual Effects (24 Months)
Learn From Professionals
This program has been designed to deal with Filmmaking by using Live Action, 3D Animation & Visual Effects. The first module deals with 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 A 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.
Be Industry Ready
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.
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
Module 01: Fundamentals of Art, Design & Filmmaking (6 Months)
- Introduction
- Fundamentals of Art
- Computer Graphics
- Principles of Design
- Perspective
- Color Theory
- Storyboard
- Foundation
- Screen Writing
- Direction – 1
- Acting
- Cinematography
- Film Editing
- Sound Design
- Direction – 2
- Other Formats
Module 02: 3D Animation & Dynamics (6 Months)
- Modelling by using
- Texturing
- Basic Lighting
- Rigging
- 3D Character Animation
Module 03: Advance Dynamics & Visual Effects (6 Months)
- Dynamics
- Tech Animation
- Liquid Simulation
- Digital Compositing – 1
- Element 3D
- Digital 2D Tracking
Module 04: Advance Compositing, Tracking And AR Vr (6 Months)
- Digital Compositing – 2
- Digital Compositing – 3
- Digital Tracking
- Advanced Digital Tracking
- Digital Compositing – 4
- Introduction to AR & VR
Career Avenues
After successful 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
- Rotoscope Artist
- Prep / Paint Artist
- Clean-up Artist
- Matchmover / 3D Tracking Artist
- Motion Graphics Artist
- Rotomation Artist
- Compositor
- VFX Artist
- Stereoscopy Artist
Program Compositing (6 Months)
Learn From Professionals
This program is designed for the student who wants to make a career in the VFX industry. The program starts with the basic understanding of how Computer Graphic works. We then expose students to layer based and node based Compositing software. Students learn all important areas of compositing such as Rotoscopy, Color Correction, Paint, Wire Removal and Tracking etc.
Become A Professional Artist
This program starts with the introduction of Computer Graphics. Then the program covers layer based and node-based compositing tools which cover rotoscoping, colour correction, keying, Tracking etc. A student will compile VFX assignments to build the portfolio.
Be Industry Ready
Students walk away with a rich portfolio comprising of live action and VFX project. This portfolio will be a gateway to joining visual effect industry.
Program Highlights:
- Learn an advanced technical skill
- Learn complete Post-Production Pipeline
- Placement support
Module 01: Fundamentals Of Filmmaking & Computer Graphics (2 Months)
- Computer Graphics
- Digital Compositing – 1
- 3D object based particle (Plug-in)
- Digital Compositing – 2
- Digital Compositing – 3
Career Avenues
After successful completion of the said program, a student is eligible for following job categories.
- Rotoscope Artist
- Prep / Paint Artist
- Clean-up Artist
- Matchmover / 3D Tracking Artist
- Motion Graphics Artist
- Rotomation Artist
- Compositor
- VFX Artist