MPAV: Matchmove & Compositing
960 Hours (Training + Practical) | 24 Months
About This Course
This program centers around 3D Tracking, Matchmoving & Compositing, which is considered one of the most thrilling and demanding modules in the Visual Effects Industry. It is an essential tool for creating awe-inspiring cinematic sequences by seamlessly integrating CG elements with live action footage.
By using this technique, the Director has the freedom to unleash their creative vision for storytelling without any constraints or limitations to execute any type of camera motion.
What will you learn in this program?
- Setup of trackers and pointers for live action shooting.
- Understanding core concepts of film cameras including lens, fps, shutter speed, aperture, shooting formats and various others.
- Knowledge of how to get and read the survey data.
- Automatic and manual matchmoving techniques.
- Object tracking techniques.
- Optimization process of the VFX pipeline.
- Integration of various softwares for the final output.
Level | Master |
Duration | 24 Months |
Hours | 960 Hrs. |
Softwares | 17 Softwares |
Applicable Jobs
- 3D Tracking / Matchmoving Artist
- Rotomation Artist
- Compositor
Foundation
Foundation
Softwares | Hours | |
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Pre-Production (Sketching and storyboarding) | 60 hrs. | |
Photoshop (Photo editing and compositing) | 40 hrs. | |
3ds Max - Introduction (3D software and gaming, architecture and assets) | 50 hrs. | |
Maya - Foundation (Advanced 3D software for movies, series and visual effects) | 220 hrs. | |
After Effects (Visual effects, motion graphics and compositing) | 70 hrs. | |
Premiere Pro (Video editing and effects) | 30 hrs. | |
Adobe Audition (sound editing and effects) | 10 hrs. | |
Total | 480 hrs. |
Intermediate
Softwares | Hours | |
---|---|---|
After Effects (Advanced layer baded compositing) | 30 hrs. | |
Maya (Camera pass rendering, camera projection) | 20 hrs. | |
Mocha (2d Planar tracking and rotoscopy tool) | 30 hrs. | |
PF Track (Node base 3D camera tracking software) | 40 hrs. | |
Silhouette (Versatile tool for rotoscopy & paint) | 30 hrs. | |
Nuke (Hi-end Node base compositing software for films and series) | 30 hrs. | |
Total | 240 hrs. |
Masters + Portfolio Development
Softwares | Hours | |
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Advanced 3DEqualizer (Powerful matchmoving software) | 60 hrs. | |
Maya (Camera Tracking) | 20 hrs. | |
SynthEyes ( Advanced camera tracking software) | 40 hrs. | |
Nuke (Hi-end Node base compositing software for films and series) | 120 hrs. | |
Total | 240 hrs. |