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Intro to Matte Painting & Set Extension for VFX & Animation

#Starting Date: TBD

#Maximum class size: 6


This is a 6 weeks introductory mentorship program. You will learn how Matte Painting and Set Extension are used in the VFX, Animation & Game Cinematics. There will be weekly themed based assignments and feedback will be provided after each week's submission.


Duration of each session: 2 hours


Week 1:

- Portfolio Review - Your Goals!

- What is Matte Painting & Set Extension (Photorealism vs Stylized)

- The History & Evolution of Matte Painting & Set Extension

- The Basics!

- Assignment #1


Week 2:

- Feedback on Assignment #1

- Workflow - Where does Matte Painting & Set Extension sits in production pipelines

- Reference Gathering

- Mood board

- Assignment #2


Week 3:

- Feedback on Assignment #2

- Intro to Lighting & Colour Theory

- Assignment #3


Week 4:

- Feedback on Assignment #3

- Painting Techniques 1

- Introduction to 2D/2.5D projection in Nuke

- Assignment #4


Week 5:

- Feedback on Assignment #4

- Intro to Unreal Engine

- 2D vs 3D Environment

- Final assignment touch ups


Week 6: FINAL

- Presenting your work professionally in a demoreel or portfolio

- How to break into the industry

- Q & As



Software Requirement:

- Adobe Photoshop

- Unreal Engine 5

- Blender

Details

  • CategoryMentorship
  • Level requiredBeginner

Speciality

  • Concept Art
  • Animation
  • VFX
  • Directing
  • VR / AR
  • Matte Painting
  • 3D
  • Sketching
  • Illustration
  • Traditional Painting
  • Character Design
  • Semi Realistic Cartoon
  • Business side of Art
  • Comic Art

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Chinese
  • Arabic
  • German
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Other

Communication Availability

  • Email
  • Text Messages
  • Phone Call
  • In Person Meeting
  • Online Meeting Tools
  • Other

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    $800.00