VFX Compositor Upskill
VFX Compositor Upskill
Course details
Location
Live online
Start date
11th June 2024
Duration
10 weeks
Mode of study
Part time
Fees
Fully subsidised in partnership with London Metro Skills Cluster.
Course overview
Looking to take your comp skills to the next level?
On this course you'll hone your skills as a Compositor and we'll help you understand shot management and the role of a Senior Compositor. Prepare to stand out and be more competitive when looking for your next role.
As well as benchmarking your skills as a Junior, this course is designed to get you ready to take on a team and work closer with production.
Why choose this course
- Ranked 2nd in the UK - and 10th in the world for Visual Effects Excellence by The Rookies
- Professional input - our advisory board of experts, from the likes of DNEG (Avengers: Endgame and Oscar-winning Dune) and MPC (The Lion King and 1917), help keep this course relevant
- Industry-standard facilities - study in an online studio environment that mirrors current industry practice, using professional software such as Nuke and Silhouette
- Fast-track advanced learning - our advanced bespoke short courses allow you to go deeper into technical and software skills for a quick springboard into your next creative career step
- Strong portfolio - along with an Escape Studios Certificate of Completion, you'll leave with strong creative and technical skills you can use towards your portfolio.
- Small class sizes - a convivial environment allows students to assist and inspire one another and benefit from personalised feedback from tutors.
Course modules
Week 1
Geo tracking and face tracking with Keen Tools
Week 2
Volumetric rendering with Eddy for Nuke
Week 3
Particles
Week 4
VR and 360 images with Cara VR
Week 5
Deep compositing
Week 6
Unreal Engine for Nuke - Part 1
Week 7
Unreal Engine for Nuke - Part 2
Week 8
Scripting: Python, Expressions, Gizmos & menu.py/init.py
Week 9
Nuke Studio project management and pipeline
Week 10
Shot Grid project management and pipeline
More information
Software
Nuke
How to apply
To apply, complete the relevant online application form below.
Our Admissions Team will get in touch to take you through the next steps.
For any questions, email us at sales@escapestudios.ac.uk
As part of the application process, you will need to agree to our terms and conditions for your place on the course to be secured.
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements
You must submit a portfolio of work and a link to your IMDB or LinkedIn before being considered to study this course. This course is funded by Metro Films Cluster so you must be from London, Hertfordshire, Surrey or Buckinghamshire
To study this short course, you must:
- Be over 18
- Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
Non-UK students
We cannot accept students from outside of London onto this course.
Online study requirements
We can provide remote access to our workstations during teaching time. Due to availability restrictions, we highly advise you to have your own set up at home to study in your own time.
More things you’ll need:
- A strong internet connection
- Cloud storage or external hard drive to back up your work, 1TB+ recommended
- A three-button mouse or graphics tablet. Please note, the Wacom Intuos Pro range of tablets have the best support for our remote desktop software and provide the best experience.
- A computer microphone (and optionally a webcam)
- Note-taking materials.
If you have any questions about learning online or if you need help with what to buy, get in touch at hello@escapestudios.ac.uk.
Fees and funding
Fees
This course is fully subsidised by Metro London Film Cluster.
Career opportunities
"In compositing we have the unique pleasure of coming at the end of the pipeline. That means everything we do directly appears in the finished product on screen. That combined with the perfect balance of creative contribution to the finished product and technical problem solving, means that the scope of work is broad, and no two days are ever quite the same."
Chris Fryer, Digital Compositor at Industrial Light & Magic
