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Detailed Description
Students are introduced to the tools and techniques used in
compositing for visual effects. They learn how to manipulate and merge
live action and computer generated images to create convincing
composites. This includes designing, creating or sourcing elements and
integrating them through creating mattes, tracking and matching
perspective and colour. Students analyze the acquired footage for
their projects and modify their 2D and 3D elements in order to create
a seamless visual effects delivery.
Program Context
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| Advanced Television and Film |
Program Coordinator: Maureen McKeon |
This is a required course and
is the first of two needed to
cover the topic of compositing.
| Comp Animation-Dig Vis Eff |
Program Coordinator: Noel Hooper |
This is a required course and
is the first of two needed to
cover the topic of compositing.
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes
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Course Critical Performance & Learning Outcomes
Critical Performance
By the end of the program the students will have demonstrated the
ability to composite live action and computer generated elements in 2D
and 3D.
Learning Outcomes
To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated
the ability to:
1. Describe image file formats used in visual effects.
2. Manipulate images while maintaining colour space and dynamic
range.
3. Merge images using the correct operation.
4. Create effective mattes by using rotoscoping techniques.
5. Create effective mattes by using keying techniques.
6. Merge multiple images together in a 2D environment.
7. Assemble images and models in a 3D environment.
8. Match colour and image properties from different sources.
9. Separate and re-combine images using channels and render passes.
10. Create 2D tracks for nodal camera moves.
11. Explain techniques used in creating digital environments.
12. Evaluate the consequences for visual effects of decisions made
on-set.
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
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Module 1-Project 1-10%
Module 2-Project 2-30%
Module 3-Project 3-30%
Module 4-Project 4-30%
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Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Fall 2015
Professor: Noel Hooper
Textbook(s): Recommended Reading:
Brinkman R. (2008). The Art and Science of Digital Compositing, Second
Edition: Techniques for Visual Effects, Animation and Motion Graphics.
Hermosa Beach, CA : Morgan Kaufmann
Vaz, M.C.,Barron, C. (2002). The Invisible Art. San Francisco, CA:
Chronicle Books
Mattingly, D. B. (2011). The Digital Matte Painting Handbook. San
Francisco, CA: Sybex
Applicable student group(s): N/A
Course Details:Module 1-2D Compositing Fundamentals
Introduction to digital images and how they are managed in visual effects.
Basic terminology and techniques of digital compositing.
Overview of 1 and 2 point tracking methods.
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,6,8,10
Evaluation Module 1-Project 1-10% of course grade
Module 2-Matte Creation
Introduction to the tools and techniques of creating mattes by
rotoscoping.
Introduction to the tools and techniques of creating mattes by keying.
Introduction to methods of warping and distorting images.
The history, application and techniques of matte painting and digital
environments.
Learning Outcomes: 2,4,5,11
Evaluation Module 2-Project 2-30% of course grade
Module 3-3D Compositing
Introduction to compositing in 3D
Introduction to creating camera projections.
Introduction to camera tracking.
Compositing using render passes and channels.
Learning Outcomes: 2,3,7,8,9
Evaluation Module 3-Project 3-30% of course grade
Module 4-On-set application
Function as a crew member on-set for the ATVF 3X3 production.
Using practical elements in compositing.
Application of all composting concepts in supervised working lab.
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12
Evaluation Module 4-Project 4-30% of course grade
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Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.
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