Overview
Rotoscoping (ROTO)
Paint
Match Move
Compositing
Rotoscoping (ROTO)
- Rotoscoping involves tracing over specific elements within a frame or sequence of frames in a video.
- It’s commonly used to isolate objects or characters from their background, especially when traditional keying techniques (like green screen) aren’t feasible or don’t produce satisfactory results.
- Rotoscoping can be painstaking work, requiring precise detailing and accuracy to ensure that the roto’d elements blend seamlessly with the rest of the scene.
- Roto work is often necessary for tasks like adding or removing elements from a scene, such as wire removal, background replacement, or adding digital effects that interact with live-action footage.
Paint
- Painting in VFX involves digitally altering or enhancing elements within a shot.
- This can include tasks like removing unwanted objects or imperfections from the footage, fixing continuity errors, or extending backgrounds to match the desired scene.
- Painting techniques can range from simple cloning or patching to more complex reconstruction of parts of the image.
- Paint work is often used for tasks like clean-up, where imperfections need to be removed from the footage to maintain visual consistency.
Match Move
- Matchmoving is the process of precisely tracking the movement of the camera in a live-action shot.
- It’s essential for integrating computer-generated elements (CG) into the scene convincingly by ensuring they match the movement and perspective of the live-action footage.
- Matchmove software analyzes features within the footage to determine the camera’s position and movement in 3D space.
- This information is then used to create a virtual camera within the 3D environment, allowing CG elements to be accurately placed and animated relative to the live-action scene
Compositing
- Compositing is the process of combining multiple visual elements, such as live-action footage, CG elements, and effects, into a single cohesive image or sequence.
- Compositors work with layers, blending modes, and various tools to integrate elements seamlessly and achieve the desired look and feel.
- This process involves adjusting colors, lighting, and other visual properties to ensure consistency and realism throughout the composite.
- Compositing is where all the elements come together to create the final VFX shot, often involving complex layering and effects to achieve the desired result.
CURRICULUM
COURSE FEATURES
Time : Monday to Saturday
Duration : 12 Months
Internship : Paid Internship
Batch : Morning / Afternoon
Language : English, Tamil, Telugu & Malayalam
Daily Hours : 4 Hours
Mode : Offline
Lab : Available
Interaction : one – one
Placement Assistance : Yes
COURSE FEATURES
Time : Monday to Saturday
Duration : 12 Months
Internship : Paid Internship
Batch : Morning / Afternoon
Language : English, Tamil & Malayalam
Daily Hours : 4 Hours
Mode : Offline
Lab : Available
Interaction : one – one
Placement Assistance : Yes
Key Factors in Raga's Training
Comprehensive curriculum on Roto, Paint, Match move and Comp artistry
Understanding of cameras, lens, and perspective
Strong knowledge in 2D and 3D shots
Light theory, anatomy and lighting fundamentals for an enlightened mindset
Independent access to tools and software
Experience in color correction and grading
Strong understanding of VFX production workflows
Adaptability, creativity, and a problem-solving mindset
Plus, lots of fun-filled activities along the way
Visit our Institute at Mudichur, Chennai to learn how our programs, activities, and training equip you for a promising job in Indian and international VFX studios.
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