Students will attain an essential understanding of the fundamentals of VFX and computer-generated animations. Students will be introduced to the major aspects of the VFX/Animation process, from start to finish. Students will learn at a high level each of the following disciplines and how they are interrelated to each other: match moving, modeling, rigging, animating, texturing, lighting/rendering, FXs, layout, compositing, and editing. They will be given the opportunity, tools, and guidance to create their own computer-generated media.
This class is perfect for aspiring visual storytellers, creative minds, and anyone passionate about bringing digital worlds to life. Whether you are a beginner looking to explore the exciting realm of VFX and animation or a budding artist seeking a comprehensive understanding of the entire production process, this course is tailored to empower your artistic journey.
Please note: students do have graded assignments, assessments, and projects and will receive a final grade in this course. Grades demonstrate a student’s ability to apply their understanding and mastery of concepts taught in this course. Trilith Institute instructors have a wealth of knowledge as they come with expertise in the film and entertainment industry
*Those receiving a grade of 80 (B) or above in the course will receive a “Certificate of Completion.” Complete 3 of the Trilith Institute’s Professional Education Courses, and you will receive the “Trilith Institute Outstanding Achievement in Film Arts.” In addition, if you have completed 3 courses and our Mastering Self-Marketing workshop, you will be eligible to submit an original project for consideration for our Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant, with a potential award of up to $10,000.
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Joshua Little is an Atlanta-based filmmaker and owner of Alectreon, a visual effects boutique and production company. He has contributed VFX work to more than 70 film and television projects in addition to directing short films and VFX element shoots. He also writes custom software for VFX and animation pipelines.
Joshua’s credits include Spider-Man: No Way Home (3d Artist); Day Shift (Compositor); They Cloned Tyrone (Compositor); Moon Knight (Digital Compositor); Loki: Season 1 (Cg Artist); The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (Cg Artist); The Craft: Legacy (Digital Compositor); and The Orville: Season 3 (Digital Compositor).
He received a BA in Psychology and Cinema & Media Arts from Vanderbilt University and an MFA in Film Production from Florida State University.
Jim Berney is an Academy Award® nominated freelance visual effects supervisor. His most recent works include visual effect supervising for Disney’s JUNGLE CRUISE, Warner Brothers’ AQUAMAN and the MINECRAFT movie, as well as Legendary’s PACIFIC RIM 2. Previously, Berney was the visual effects supervisor on THE MATRIX RELOADED, THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS and HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE. Berney also served as CG supervisor for HOLLOW MAN (2000 Academy Award® nominee, Best Visual Effects). In 2013 Berney started his own visual effects company, WormStyle. Learn more about Jim Berney Here.
The Trilith Institute 365 Fund supports all aspects of the 501(c)(3) organization.
$250 pays for a single episode of the Trilith Institute Talks podcast.
$500 feeds cast and crew for one Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant film
$650 provides a one-week scholarship to the Script to Screen Summer Camp
$1000 covers a Dinner With… events where students talk with industry experts over dinner
No amount is too big or small.