| Number | VOL 320 |
| Name | VFX Project Two: Lighting |
| Format | Online Lecture / Remote Project Work |
| Objective | Demo Reel Portfolio Guided Project Portfolio project lab for the development of a lighting and shader based projects. Concentration on the design of lighting, colors and textures. Covers look development, problem solving, lighting layers breakdown, development of skills with Side Effects Houdini lighting tools, vex shader and Mantra rendering techniques. 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 | Prior experience with Houdini camera, lighting and shader adjustments. vol210 recommended |
| Who Should Take This Class |
Students should be comfortable with the Houdini interface and lighting tools covered in VFX 260. |
| Schedule | Available Starting May 1, 2007 |
| Questions? | Have a question? |