VFX Pre-Production (3cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student:

*Knows essential VFX pre-production tasks
*Knows how to implement concept art, design and animatics
*Knows how to implement VFX-pre-production tasks in the composition artist's role
*Is able to keep the deadlines and receive and utilize feedback

Content (course unit)

- Script analysis for VFX design
- Practical effects vs visual effects analysis
- Cost analysis
- Concept art and design
- Storyboarding for VFX scenes
- Animatics (quick animation for testing the design)
- Previs: Previsualisation of scenes for producer, director and production departments
- Technical planning requirements regarding 1) camera technologies: lenses, focal length, shutter speed and type, aperture, sensors, camera movements, 2) lighting, 3) colour design.
- Communicating the design with a producer, director, respective HoDs
- Essential tools and sofware

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student shows basic pre-production skills and competencies. All tasks have been approved.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student shows good visual and creative skills with relevant techniques in pre-production. The student produces good quality presentation, which is clear and understandable. The student keeps the deadlines and utilizes feedback.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student shows excellent skills in pre-production with assignments, understands the narrative, and can justify the choices in the presentation.

Assessment scale

0-5