1.1 What is VFX? Types of VFX used in Film, OTT & Gaming
1.2 Complete post-production pipeline understanding
1.3 Types of studios & job roles (Roto, Compositing, Matchmove, FX)
1.4 Software overview: After Effects, Nuke, Maya/Blender, Mocha
Practical: Analyze VFX breakdowns from top movies/series.

2.1 Green screen shooting fundamentals
2.2 Chroma keying techniques
2.3 Removing spill, edge cleanup & color correction
2.4 Working with different lighting setups
Practical: Key out a green screen actor & place them in a new environment.

3.1 Roto tools & bezier shapes
3.2 Tracking-assisted rotoscoping
3.3 Character, hair & motion roto
3.4 Wire removal, patching & cleanup
Practical: Roto a full moving subject + remove unwanted objects.

4.1 Layer-based & node-based compositing
4.2 Blending CGI & live footage
4.3 Color correction, curves, hue & luminance
4.4 Render passes & multi-layer compositing
Practical: Composite a multi-layer scene using AE or Nuke.

5.1 2D motion tracking & stabilization
5.2 3D camera tracking for film
5.3 Solving tracking errors & refining tracks
5.4 Integrating 3D elements into live-action
Practical: Add CGI object into live scene using camera tracking.

6.1 Polygon modeling fundamentals
6.2 Hard-surface & organic modeling
6.3 UV mapping & texture baking
6.4 Asset preparation for compositing
Practical: Model & texture a VFX-worthy prop or environment.

7.1 Realistic lighting techniques
7.2 HDRI-based lighting
7.3 PBR texturing basics
7.4 Rendering with Arnold, V-Ray or Cycles
Practical: Light & render a cinematic 3D scene.

9.1 Basics of particle systems
9.2 Fire, smoke, explosions & debris
9.3 Rain, snow, fog & wind simulations
9.4 Water & fluid FX
9.5 Destruction FX (buildings, glass, rocks)
Practical: Create 2–3 particle FX shots for a final reel.

11.1 Game VFX concepts (FX for Unreal/Unity engines)
11.2 Creating game-ready elemental FX (fire, hit FX, magic FX)
11.3 Exporting assets & optimization
Practical: Create one game-ready FX sequence.

12.1 Editing basics in Premiere/Resolve
12.2 Adding sound FX, ambience & timing
12.3 Render & output formats for film & OTT
Practical: Edit full sequence with audio.

13.1 Select best project shots
13.2 Build a professional VFX artist showreel
13.3 Branding, titles & transitions for your reel
Practical: Create a 30–60 second professional showreel.

Students produce a full VFX sequence, including:
✔ Storyboard
✔ Green screen footage
✔ Roto + paint
✔ Tracking + matchmove
✔ CGI elements
✔ Particle FX
✔ Compositing
✔ Color grading
✔ Final output for film/OTT standards

• Studio workflow introduction

• Resume & portfolio preparation

• Freelancing & job guidance

• Interview preparation

• Production-quality best practices