The Most Comprehensive VFX Course in Kolkata

VFX INDUSTRY IN INDIA

Indian VFX Industry grew from INR 2,320 Crore in 2016 to reach INR 3,130 Crore in 2017.The Industry is expected to grow nearly double to INR 6,350 Crore by 2020.



Where reality meets and blends with the imaginary, it is there that VFX begins. The demand for VFX has been rising relentlessly with the production of movies and television shows set in fantasy worlds with imaginary creatures like dragons, magical realms, extra-terrestrial planets and galaxies, and more. VFX can transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.



Have you ever been fascinated by films like Transformers, Dead pool, Captain America, Spiderman, etc.? Then you must know that a number of Visual Effects are used in these films. Now the VFX industry is on the verge of changing with the introduction of new tools, new concepts, and ideas.



Source:* FICCI-EY Media & Entertainment Report 2018

INDUSTRY TRENDS

VFX For Television Episodic Series

SONY Television's Show PORUS showcases state-of-the-art Visual Effects to be seen on Television.Based on the tale of King Porus, who fought against Alexander, The Great to stop him from invading India, the show is said to have been made on a budget of Rs500 crore.

VFX-based Content for Digital Platforms like Amazon & Netflix

Popular web series like House of Cards, Game of Thrones, Suits, etc. on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hot star and many more are unlike any conventional television series. They are edgy and fresh, with high production values, State-of-the-art Visual Effects, which are only matched with films, and are now a rage all over the world. In India too, they have made their mark and there are millions of online streaming viewers watching their favorite series all the time.

VFX in Advertising

Advertising Industry has increased the use of VFX in TV Commercials. The Ad “Ranveer Ching Returns” was claimed to be the most expensive ad film ever made with an advertising budget of INR 750 Million, similar to that of a mid sized Hindi Film. Supported by YRF, the 5-minute Ad registered more than 6 Million views on YouTube alone upon its release. NY VFXWAALA created the dystopian city in the Ad.



Source:* FICCI-EY Media & Entertainment Report 2018

ABOUT THE VFX-PRIME COURSE

Arena VFX Prime is a comprehensive program that trains students end-to-end in all aspects of visual effects to make them job-ready VFX professional.



It gives a thorough grounding in all the fundamentals & techniques of VFX, Animation -2D and 3D, typography, digital filmmaking, FX, Dynamics & simulation and also trains on the latest technologies and tools used in the Visual Effects industry.

USP’s and Salient Features

A comprehensive Job Oriented program

Industry relevant curriculum

Industry Simulated Hands-on Training using latest tools and techniques

Laddered learning from basic to advance level

Projects at regular intervals

Practical application using latest versions of tools / software

Specialization & Creating Portfolio in the area of interest

Exposure to Industry interaction & workshops

Certified Faculty

Placement Assistance

Online Varsity: Exclusive e-learning platform

EDE (Employment Driven Education)

Creosouls : Exclusive online platform to showcase student’s portfolio

VFX PRIME MODULES

Term-1:

Design & Visualisation

Design & Visualisation Term-2:

3D Animation

3D Animation Term-3:

The VFX Journey Overview Modules Tools Concepts of Graphics & Illustrations - Typography Design - Digital Illustrations Adobe Illustrator CC / Inkspace Concepts of Cinematography & Photography - Concepts of 2D Digital Animation - Art of Storytelling & Scriptwriting - Anatomy Study - Character Design - Digital Painting Adobe Photo shop Extended CC / Pixlr Audio-Video Editing Adobe Audition CC / Audacity / Adobe Premier Pro CC / VSDC Video Editor / Openshot Digital Design Portfolio - Semester Duration : 226 Hours or 9 Months - (2X3 Hour Classes/Week) Overview Modules Tools 3D Basics - Modelling to Animation - Digital Modelling with Maya Maya Unlimited 2018 / Blender Digital Sculpting Z Brush 4R8 Texturing 3D Models with Maya Maya Unlimited 2018 / Blender Lighting & Rendering Models with Maya Maya Unlimited 2018 / Blender Rigging 3D Models with Maya Maya Unlimited 2018 / Blender 3D Character Animation Maya Unlimited 2018 / Blender Fx, Dynamics & Simulation Maya Unlimited 2018 / Blender Matchmoving & Camera Tracking Maya Unlimited 2018 / Blender Crowd Simulation Golaem Crowd Working with Arnold Renderer Arnold Renderer for Maya Digital Compositing Adobe After Effects Pro CC / Natron 3D Animation Portfolio Project Semester Duration : 292 Hours or 12 Months - (2X3 Hour Classes/Week) Overview Modules Tools VFX Film Making - Pre-Visualization Maya Unlimited 2018 / Blender Introduction to Nuke Nuke / Natron Rotoscopy using Silhouette Silhouette Wire Removal Nuke / Natron Colour Correction Nuke / Natron Green / Blue Screen Nuke / Natron Matchmoving & Camera Tracking NukeX Matte Painting Nuke & Photoshop Specialisation & Digital Portfolio

(Choose one elective) Project Semester Duration : 142 Hours or 6 Months - (2X3 Hour Classes/Week)

Job Profiles

Term-1 Graphic Designer

Illustrator

Storyboard Artist

Video Editor Term-2 3D Modeler

3D Animator

Rigging Artist

Texturing Artist

Lighting Artist

Rendering Artist Term-3 Compositor

Pre-Viz Artist

VFX Artist

Roto & Paint Artist

Matchmove Artist

Tracking Artist

Total Course Duration (Term 1 + 2 + 3) : 24 Months (@ 3X2 Hour Classes/Week)

PLACEMENT COMPANIES