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Certificate In VFX VISUAL EFFECTS

The Advanced Certificate in VFX at Mantra Institute is an in-depth, hands-on course designed to equip you with the advanced skills needed to excel in the world of visual eects. This course covers everything from high-end compositing to complex 3D modeling, motion tracking, and visual simulations. Using industry-standard software, you will gain expertise in creating stunning visual eects for films, TV shows, commercials, and digital media. The program focuses on both creative and technical aspects, ensuring you understand the full VFX pipeline.

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Course Contents

Introduction to VFX and Industry Overview
Understanding the VFX Pipeline and Workflow
Concept Art and Texturing with Adobe Photoshop
Vector Graphics and Logo Creation with Adobe Illustrator
Basics of 3D Modeling and Animation in Autodesk Maya

Final Video Editing and Sequencing in Adobe Premiere Pro
Motion Graphics and 2D Visual Eects in Adobe After Eects
Camera Tracking and Match-Moving with Mocha Pro
Complex Rotoscoping Techniques in Silhouette
Camera Tracking and Match-Moving (Optional) with 3D Equalizer

Advanced Keying and Compositing in After Eects
Fluid Simulations and Dynamic Eects in Houdini
RealFlow for Fluid Simulations and Dynamics
Particle Eects and Simulations with Houdini
High-End Compositing with Nuke

Creating Realistic 3D Environments in Maya
Integrating 3D Models into Live-Action Footage
Building a Professional VFX Portfolio
Final Project: Complete VFX Workflow from Concept to Completion
Industry Best Practices: Feedback, Iteration, and Collaboration

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

VFX Supervisor
CG Supervisor
Senior Matte Painter
Technical Animator
Senior Compositor

Lighting Supervisor
Creature FX (CFX) Artist
VFX Pipeline Developer
Virtual Production Supervisor
Crowd Simulation Artist

FX Technical Director (FX TD)
VFX Creative Director
AI-Assisted VFX Developer
Volumetric FX Artist (smoke, fire, explosions)
Environment Lead (CG Landscapes & Cities)

Real-Time VFX Artist (Unreal/Unity)
3D Tracking & Matchmove Lead
On-Set VFX Supervisor (for films/shoots)
Facial Rigging & Animation Expert
Look Development Artist (LookDev)

SOFTWARE COVERED

PREMIERE PRO

MAYA

After Affect

PHOTOSHOP

SILHOUETTE

NUKE

MACHO PRO

Illustrator

3D EQUALIZER

PORTFOLIO MAKING

LIVE PROJECT TRAINING

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

PLACEMENT SUPPORT