Bring your practical miniature effects into the digital realm with visual effects artist Setareh Samandari (Vertical, Dark Asset).

In a continuation of Fon Davis's epic 4-part miniature effects course series, Samandari reveals her process for integrating the practical shot of the octopus and miniature container ship into a digital workflow. From keying to tracking to rotoscoping, you'll gain valuable insights and techniques for laying a solid foundation for the next steps in the VFX pipeline.

Advanced Level

2h 31m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Creating a Workflow Spreadsheet for a VFX Job - 12min

3. Green Screen Keying in After Effects - 18min

4. How to Garbage Matte - 18min

5. Using Primatte Keyer - 5min

6. Rotoscoping with Mocha Pro - 20min

7. Rotoscoping and Keying - 36min

8. AE Mask Adjustment to Remove a Hole - 3min

9. Camera Tracking in After Effects - 16min

10. How to Export Camera Tracking - 4min

11. Importing & Exporting FBX Data into Blender - 4min

12. Confirming FBX in Maya - 2min

13. Using Photogrammetry in RealityScan - 10min

14. Wrap Up - 31s

Materials

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FOR YOUR WORKSTATION

Computer with Keyboard and Mouse
Optional: Wacom Drawing Tablet and Compatible Pen for a Faster Workflow

SOFTWARE

Adobe After Effects
Autodesk Maya
Blender
Mocha Pro
RealityCapture (recently rebranded as RealityScan)

GACHOKI'S HOW TO TRANSFER CAMERA TRACKING DATA FROM AFTER EFFECTS TO BLENDER

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographySetareh Samandari

Director & VFX Artist

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