Toonz Academy

VFX for Films with AI

Course Overview

The Certificate Course in Visual Effects with AI is a comprehensive program designed to equip aspiring artists with the technical and creative skills required for the film and broadcast industry. The course provides focused training in key VFX production areas such as Prep for Films, Rotoscoping, Matchmoving, Compositing, Motion Graphics, Color Correction, and 3D Integration. In addition, the program introduces AI-assisted VFX techniques, enabling students to understand how emerging technologies are transforming visual effects workflows and production efficiency.

The curriculum combines fundamental VFX principles with hands-on practical training that reflects real-world studio pipelines used in film, television, and digital media production. Students will learn how to integrate live-action footage with digital elements, enhance visuals through compositing and motion graphics, and apply color correction techniques to achieve cinematic quality.

With the objective of skilling and empowering young creative minds to join the creative workforce, Toonz Animation has designed this advanced certificate program to meet the growing demand for skilled VFX professionals. Scheduled to launch in the upcoming academic year, the course prepares learners for entry-level roles in the visual effects industry across film, television, and digital content production.

Course Contents:

Core Skills:

Learning Outcome:

1. Understand the Fundamentals of Visual Effects Production

Demonstrate knowledge of the VFX production pipeline, including pre- production, production, and post-production processes used in film, television, and digital media.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of the VFX production pipeline, including pre- production, production, and post-production processes used in film, television, and digital media.

Create accurate rotoscoping masks and mattes to isolate elements from live- action footage for compositing and visual effects integration.

3. Apply Matchmoving and Camera Tracking

Analyze live-action footage and perform 2D and 3D matchmoving to recreate camera movement and integrate CGI elements seamlessly into real-world scenes.

4. Execute Digital Compositing Workflows

Combine multiple visual elements such as live footage, CGI, matte paintings, and effects layers to produce seamless and realistic composite shots.

5. Create Motion Graphics for Visual Media

Design and animate motion graphics for titles, broadcast graphics, promotional content, and digital media projects.

6. Apply Color Correction and Color Grading Techniques

Enhance the visual quality of footage through color balancing, grading, and look development to achieve cinematic visual aesthetics.

7. Integrate 3D Elements into Live Action Footage

Import, render, and composite 3D models and animations into live-action scenes using proper lighting, shadows, reflections, and perspective matching.

8. Utilize AI-Assisted Tools in VFX Workflows

Apply AI-powered tools for rotoscoping, object removal, background generation, and workflow automation to improve efficiency and creative possibilities.

9. Produce Industry-Standard VFX Shots

Plan, execute, and finalize VFX shots following professional compositing and post-production standards.

10. Work with Industry Software and Tools

Demonstrate proficiency in widely used VFX and compositing software used in professional studios.

11. Develop Problem-Solving and Technical Skills in VFX

Identify and resolve technical and visual challenges encountered during the VFX production process.

12. Create a Professional VFX Portfolio

Produce a showreel and project portfolio showcasing rotoscoping, matchmoving, compositing, and motion graphics work suitable for entry-level roles in the VFX industry.

Why choose?

24+ Years of Excellence

Studio Mentors

AI-Driven Curriculum

Toonz Internship

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Curriculum

Module 1 – Foundations of VFX

Week 1 – Introduction to Visual Effects

  • History and evolution of VFX
  • Practical vs Digital VFX
  • VFX in Hollywood and Indian cinema
  • Overview of VFX pipeline
  • Case studies from films like Jurassic Park and Avatar

Exercise: Breakdown of VFX shots from popular films

Week 2 – VFX Pipeline & Film Preparation

  • Pre-production planning for VFX
  • Shot breakdown and planning
  • Plate preparation
  • Clean plates and references
  • Data management for VFX

Exercise: Preparing footage for VFX workflow

Module 2 – Rotoscoping & Paint

Week 3 – Fundamentals of Rotoscoping

  • Principles of rotoscoping
  • Shape animation
  • Edge refinement
  • Roto workflow in production

Exercise: Character roto from live-action footage

Week 4 – Advanced Rotoscoping with Silhouette

Using Silhouette

  • Layer-based roto workflow
  • Motion blur handling
  • Matte extraction
  • Production techniques

Exercise: Complex roto shot

Week 5 – RotoPaint G Cleanup

  • Wire removal
  • Object removal
  • Paint tools
  • Patch techniques
  • Frame-by-frame cleanup

Exercise: Wire removal shot

Module 3 – Matchmoving G Tracking

Week 6 – 2D Tracking Fundamentals

  • Point tracking
  • Planar tracking
  • Stabilization
  • Tracking in Adobe After Effects

Exercise: Tracking and screen replacement

Week 7 – 3D Matchmove

  • Camera tracking
  • Scene reconstruction
  • Ground plane setup
  • Exporting tracking data

Exercise: Camera solve project

Module 4 – Compositing

Week 8 – Introduction to Compositing

Using Nuke

  • Node-based workflow
  • Layer compositing
  • Alpha channels
  • Keying basics

Exercise: Simple compositing shot

Week 9 – Keying & Green Screen

  • Chroma key techniques
  • Edge correction
  • Spill suppression
  • Background integration

Exercise: Green screen composite

Week 10 – Advanced Compositing

  • Multi-pass compositing
  • Depth compositing
  • Integration techniques
  • Realistic blending

Exercise: Multi-layer composite

Module 5 – 3D Integration

Week 11 Introduction to 3D in VFX

  • CG integration
  • Lighting matching
  • Shadow creation
  • Render passes

Exercise: Insert CG object into footage

Week 12 – Advanced 3D Integration

  • Reflection matching
  • Environmental lighting
  • Depth of field
  • Motion blur integration

Exercise: Realistic 3D composite

Module 6 – Motion Graphics

Week 13 – Motion Graphics Basics

Using Adobe After Effects

  • Animation principles
  • Typography animation
  • Shape layers
  • Graph editor

Exercise: Animated title sequence

Week 14 – Advanced Motion Graphics

  • Dynamic transitions
  • UI animation
  • Film titles
  • Motion design for film graphics

Exercise: Film title design project

Module 7 – Color G Look Development

Week 15 – Color Correction

  • Color theory
  • Primary color correction
  • Exposure balancing
  • Matching shots

Exercise: Color matching scene

Week 16 – Color Grading for Film

  • Cinematic look development
  • LUTs
  • Mood creation
  • Film color pipelines

Exercise: Cinematic grade project

Module 8 – AI in VFX

Week 17 – AI Tools for VFX

  • AI-assisted rotoscoping
  • AI upscaling
  • AI cleanup tools
  • AI background generation

Exercise: AI roto comparison

Week 18 – AI Compositing G Automation

  • AI tracking tools
  • Automated masking
  • Generative VFX workflows
  • Future of AI in VFX production

Exercise: AI-assisted compositing

Module 9 – Production Project

Week 19 – VFX Shot Production

  • Project planning
  • Shot assignment
  • Production workflow
  • Mentor feedback

Exercise: Create full VFX shot

Week 20 – Final Project G Portfolio

  • Complete VFX sequence
  • Portfolio preparation
  • Showreel creation
  • Industry workflow guidance

Final Deliverables

  • 1 Complete VFX Shot
  • Motion Graphics Project
  • Color Graded Scene
  • Professional Showreel

Industry Specific Job Roles:

Roles focused on cinematic VFX production for movies and large-scale productions.

  • Rotoscope Artist
  • Matchmove / Camera Tracking Artist
  • Compositing Artist
  • VFX Compositor
  • 3D Integration Artist
  • VFX Paint / Prep Artist
  • Digital Matte Painting Artist
  • VFX Generalist
  • Junior VFX Artist
  • Color Grading Assistant

Roles focused on high-volume VFX production for streaming content.

  • VFX Compositor for OTT Content
  • Matchmove Artist for Series Production
  • Cleanup / Roto Artist
  • Digital Compositing Artist
  • AI-Assisted VFX Artist
  • Online Editor (VFX Integration)

VFX Production Assistant

Roles related to TV channels, broadcast graphics, and studio production.

  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Broadcast Graphics Artist
  • Title Designer
  • Channel Branding Designer
  • Visual Effects Artist for Television
  • Promo Graphics Designer
  • Broadcast Compositor

Roles focused on commercials, brand promotions, and marketing content.

  • VFX Artist for Advertising Films
  • Motion Graphics Artist for Ads
  • Commercial Compositor
  • Product Visualization Artist
  • Brand Motion Designer
  • Digital Content Designer (VFX)
  • Creative Post-Production Artist

Roles related to real-time graphics and cinematic sequences in games.

  • Game Cinematic VFX Artist
  • Real-Time VFX Artist
  • Cutscene Compositor
  • Game Motion Graphics Designer
  • Technical VFX Artist (Junior)
  • Environment FX Artist

Roles for digital platforms and online media production.

  • Motion Graphics Designer for Social Media
  • YouTube Content Motion Designer
  • Digital VFX Editor
  • Creative Video Effects Artist
  • Short-form Content Motion Designer

Roles integrating AI with VFX workflows.

  • AI-Assisted VFX Artist
  • AI Content Creation Artist
  • AI Compositing Specialist
  • Generative Visual Effects Designer
  • AI Motion Graphics Artist
  • Junior Compositor
  • Roto Artist
  • Matchmove Artist
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • VFX Production Assistant
  • VFX Editor / Assistant Editor
  • Junior VFX Generalist

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