Rotoscope
Understanding rotoscoping is the first step to becoming a good compositor. Rotoscoping or roto is the technique of creating mattes manually for an element on a live-action plate, so it may be composited over another background or masked out to insert special effects and other sets. This course is a guide to the rotoscoping process, including various relevant tools and workflow techniques. You will learn from industry professionals with a studio-level focus, bringing your skill level up to the standard required to work in a visual effects studio.
COURSE DURATION
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26 weeks
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TIME COMMITMENT
40 hours a week
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TIMING OF SESSIONS
one per day up to 8 hours
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WHAT DO WE OFFER?
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A course of 16 weeks to get you up to the standard required to deliver first-class VFX
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Dedicated mentoring from a senior industry member
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Intensive training using industry standard software tools (provided) while using our high-quality training materials
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Continued access to video tutorials featuring industry experts and the potential to use your project work in showreels
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The opportunity to apply for available roles at WHITECAT VFX STUDIO
WEEK STRUCTURE
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1: Welcome Orientation, Understanding rotoscoping, Silhouette Intro and roto tools
2: Silhouette Competencies: Manual roto best practices
3: Roto with Tracking Tools and Mocha Pro
4: Understanding of motion blur
5: Competency - MB & stop motion chronology
6: Roto competencies with the increased complexity
7: Hair Roto
8: Defocus Roto
9: Final Project Review