| Number | VOL 310 |
| Name | VFX Project One: Procedural Modeling |
| Format | Online Lecture / Remote Project Work |
| Objective | Demo Reel Portfolio Guided Project Portfolio project lab for the development of a procedural modeling based visual effect. Covers effects concept development, problem solving, effect layers breakdown, technical director development skills, concentration on the development skills with Side Effects Houdini. Students will be guided in the development of the skills and produce a portfolio quality project for finding a job in the lighting department of a visual effects production company. Emphasizes production use of Side Effects Houdini software. |
| Skills | After completion of this course, students will learn how to prepare a portfolio quality project and methods of explaining their production process. These skills are essential to prepare oneself for a 3D visual effect application and job interview. Teaches skill sought by employers seeking qualified visual effects artists and technical directors. |
| Length | Twelve Hours of contact hours with the instructor over six weeks via email, online messenger and/or phone conversations. |
| Cost | $480.00 Purchase here. |
| Prerequisites | Previous experience with Houdini objects geometry editing (SOPs) vol210 recommended. |
| Who Should Take This Class |
Students should be comfortable with the Houdini interface and procedural modeling and animation tools covered in VOL 240. |
| Schedule | Available Starting May 1, 2007 |
| Questions? | Have a question? |