1.1 What is VFX? Types of VFX
1.2 Understanding CGI & post-production pipeline
1.3 VFX in films, OTT & gaming industry
1.4 Overview of VFX software (AE, Nuke, Blender, Maya)
Practical: Breakdown analysis of VFX shots from films.

2.1 Green screen setup basics
2.2 Chroma keying techniques
2.3 Removing spill & refining edges
2.4 Rotoscoping tools & workflow
2.5 Garbage mattes & clean plates
Practical: Rotoscope a moving subject + keying a full scene.

3.1 Layer-based vs Node-based compositing
3.2 Understanding alphas, channels & masks
3.3 Blending modes & scene integration
3.4 Color correction & grading basics
Practical: Composite a basic multi-layer scene in After Effects.

4.1 2D motion tracking
4.2 3D camera tracking
4.3 Tracking markers & solving tracking errors
4.4 Integrating 3D objects into live-action
Practical: Create a camera-tracked scene with CGI elements.

5.1 Basics of 3D modeling – polygons & topology
5.2 Creating props, environment, simple characters
5.3 UV unwrapping
5.4 Texturing in Substance/Baking maps
Practical: Model & texture a 3D environment or prop.

6.1 Light types & realistic lighting
6.2 HDRI lighting
6.3 Basics of Arnold / Cycles / V-Ray rendering
6.4 Render passes (Diffuse, Specular, AO, Shadows)
Practical: Render a cinematic 3D shot.

7.1 Skeleton creation & binding
7.2 Weight painting
7.3 Controllers & IK/FK setup
7.4 Animating props, characters & creatures
Practical: Animate a simple character movement.

8.1 Particle systems & generators
8.2 Fire, smoke, explosions & sparks
8.3 Fluid simulations (water, liquid splashes)
8.4 Destruction simulations (debris, glass, collisions)
8.5 Weather effects (rain, snow, fog)
Practical: Create 3–4 dynamic FX shots.

9.1 Concept art basics
9.2 Environment creation in Photoshop
9.3 Set extensions & background replacement
Practical: Create a digital environment matte painting.

10.1 Multi-pass compositing
10.2 Integrating CGI into live action
10.3 Shadows, reflections & lighting match
10.4 Final color grading & cinematic look
Practical: Composite a Hollywood-style VFX shot.

11.1 Editing basics in Premiere/Resolve
11.2 Sound FX, ambience & timing
11.3 Rendering, codecs & delivery formats
Practical: Edit a full VFX sequence with sound.

12.1 Choosing best VFX shots
12.2 Arranging shots into a professional reel
12.3 Adding text, branding & transitions
12.4 Exporting final showreel
Practical: Create a 30–60 sec VFX showreel.

Students will create a complete cinematic VFX shot including:
✔ Shot planning & storyboard
✔ Green screen footage
✔ Rotoscoping & keying
✔ Tracking & matchmoving
✔ 3D CGI elements
✔ Particle FX or simulation
✔ Compositing & color grading
✔ Final presentation

• Resume creation for VFX jobs

• Portfolio review & improvement

• Freelancing guidance

• Interview preparation

• Studio workflow introduction