Course: Visual Effects Theory and Technology 4

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Course title Visual Effects Theory and Technology 4
Course code KAAV/AV4TV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Masník Boris, ak. mal.
  • Legindi Marcel, MgA.
Course content
Education in this semester follows gained knowledge of 3D technologies studied during the winter semester and broadens the information about a sculpting tool Mudbox, advanced rigging, optimisation of 3D models and character animation. Further topics include texturing and material imaging. Students learn the basics of simulation of physical phenomena, 3D element systems and general operations in program Houdini.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Projection (static, dynamic), Practice exercises
  • Participation in classes - 39 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of general education subjects.
Basic knowledge of general education subjects.
learning outcomes
The student is able to understand the importance of the trick camera in various technologies of animated film.
The student is able to understand the importance of the trick camera in various technologies of animated film.
Student is able to: - Define the steps of preparing a trick solution for a joint project - Define the technological and time requirements of the joint project - Describe the collaboration between the VFX department and the film crew - Describe the relationship of pregrading and grading to VFX post-production - Explain the necessity of recording scene parameters for post-production
Student is able to: - Define the steps of preparing a trick solution for a joint project - Define the technological and time requirements of the joint project - Describe the collaboration between the VFX department and the film crew - Describe the relationship of pregrading and grading to VFX post-production - Explain the necessity of recording scene parameters for post-production
Skills
Student can: - Create a functional VFX breakdown of a joint project - Coordinate collaboration on VFX implementation - Create scene footage for VFX needs - Create and debug materials for 3D object - Master basic non-destructive color correction of the shot
Student can: - Create a functional VFX breakdown of a joint project - Coordinate collaboration on VFX implementation - Create scene footage for VFX needs - Create and debug materials for 3D object - Master basic non-destructive color correction of the shot
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Projection (static, dynamic)
Projection (static, dynamic)
Lecturing
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Conversation
Conversation
Written examination
Written examination
Recommended literature
  • https://www.sidefx.com/tutorials/houdini-foundations-book/.


Study plans that include the course
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