InFocus Film School’s Compositing for Visual Effects Program prepares you for an exciting career in the VFX industry. In just 20 weeks master the art of visual effects compositing and create a strong demo reel designed to catch the attention of VFX studios.
During this intense program, you will learn rotoscoping, camera stabilization techniques, green screen keying, and advanced 3D compositing in Nuke, the industry standard for compositing software. Skills are cemented through intensive projects involving roto, green screen elements, camera tracking and stabilization, dynamic effects and more.
Compositors are in high demand and InFocus graduates are highly sought after by studios. In addition to your education, we provide studio networking opportunities to cultivate relationships between you and industry insiders. Many InFocus Alumni have graduated on Friday, and have found work by the following Monday.
Jesse Airey was hired the same day he graduated from the 3-Month Compositing for VFX program and is now working with Streetside Productions.
Less than a week after graduating from Compositing for VFX, Pam joined the production of an epic sci-fi series, Space Command!
• Small class sizes maximize individual attention
• Private workstation for duration of program
• Complete multiple projects to build your reel
• A focused demo reel highlights skills taught
• Earn your certificate in just 20 weeks
Spring 2020: March 9, 2020 to July 31, 2020
Domestic Students: $9,950
International Students: $12,950
Financial assistance may be available to eligible students
Compositing is the combining of visual elements into a single image. From major films to car commercials, nearly all professional modern video contains composited elements.
Rotoscoping is the creation of mattes for elements on a live-action plate, preparing it to be composited over another background.
Green screens (or blue screens) are used to insert background elements into a live action shot. Whether characters are on an alien world or just on a rooftop, greenscreens are ubiquitous in film.
Camera tracking, or match moving, is a technique that allows the insertion of computer graphics into live-action footage with correct position, scale, orientation, and motion relative to the photographed objects in the shot.
Nuke is a node-based digital compositing application developed by The Foundry, and used for film and television post-production. It is the industry standard compositing software.
You’ll be taught by some of the most accomplished Compositors in Vancouver. Our mentors are actively working in the industry and have credits that range from films such as Harry Potter, The Avengers, and Detective Pikachu to TV series such as Game of Thrones, The 100, and Gotham.
Certificate
As a compositor, your demo reel will be your most important tool in showcasing your skills to studios. Our projects are shaped to create the most stunning portfolio possible, and advanced industry mentorship will allow you to build a reel designed specifically to catch the attention of the city’s top studios.
This highly specialized course allows graduates to pursue immediate employment opportunities in the field of Visual Effects and 3D Compositing.
Our compositing instructors are industry professionals who deliver interactive lectures in a creative, project-based learning environment. Small class sizes emphasize personalized learning and maximize individual attention from instructors. Small classes, however, mean that space is limited. Apply early for your best chance of acceptance.
Joining InFocus means you are more than just a student. We are dedicated to your success, both during the program and in launching your professional career after graduation. You remain a member of the InFocus family after your program ends, and we offer on-going assistance by building your network of industry contacts and connecting you with job opportunities.
Intakes are capped and spaces fill quickly. Apply early for your best chance of acceptance.
