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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
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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
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