#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