Colossal VFX (Blender course 2022)

What you get:

Module 1

Setting up your bullet proof workflow

• The time vs quality chart: How to get the best looking shots in the shortest amount of time
• Shot planning: a good way to save your sanity
• Killing chaos with folder structure
• Creating a temporary edit that will give you tremendous clarity

Module 2

Set extensions: Making do with what you don’t have

34 videos working through 5 different VFX shots where you will learn:

• Modeling
• Sculpting
• Texturing
• Lighting
• Shading
• Masking (rotoscoping)
• Compositing
• Basic character animation

Module 3

Embedding a photorealistic monster into your footage

16 videos where you will learn:

• How to track a camera that doesn't want to be tracked
• Crucial practices for character animation
• How to animate a high detail character without latency
• How to add layers of realism with compositing

Module 4

Leveraging invisible VFX for freedom, flexibility, and safety

2 shots, 9 videos on:

• How to get a clean plate
• Keying out a blue screen
• Masking
• Compositing it all together
  

Bonus 1 - .blend files with footage, textures, and assets

I have found that it can be invaluable to study the .blend files that other people have created. That's why I'm including all the project files. Have at 'em!

Bonus 2 - Creating a photorealistic hero asset (module 0)

15 detailed tutorials covering

• Modeling
• Texturing
• Shading
• destruction

Bonus 4 - Creature creation mini course

17 videos covering how to

• Block out the creature
• Sculpt detail into the creature
• Rig the creature
• Create realistic materials

Extra bonus videos:

• Matching your virtual camera with your real camera
• Behind the scenes on set
• Gear I used
• Storyboard to screen