Introduction to VFX in Maya and After Effects

Learn the VFX pipeline from start to finish, and create a realistic video with surreal elements by rendering and compositing objects into live action footage

• Introduction
• Preparation
• 3D Tracking and Layout
• Animation, Lighting, and Rendering
• Compositing the VFX Shot
• Final project

The art of VFX (visual effects) and CGI (computer-generated imagery) allows you to create seamless and mind-bending scenes thanks to software like Maya and After Effects. For renowned digital artist and director John Bashyam, this art form has led him to create striking visuals for Coachella’s top musical acts, as well as for Hollywood feature films.

In this online course, John teaches you to create surreal scenes that appear remarkably realistic step by step. He walks you through Maya + Redshift, After Effects, and SynthEyes to create a playful scene of giant, life-like donuts raining down on a classic American monument. Are you ready to amaze yourself with the power of VFX and CGI?

• About Me
• Influences
• Skills Needed for the Project
• The Softwares
• Planning Out the Shot
• Prepping the Shot in After Effects
• Tracking the Footage in SynthEyes 1
• Tracking the Footage in SynthEyes 2
• Tracking the Footage in SynthEyes 3
• Importing the Tracked Camera to Maya 1
• Importing the Tracked Camera to Maya 2
• Placing 3D Models in the Scene 1
• Placing 3D Models in the Scene 2
• The Animation 1
• The Animation 2
• The Animation 3
• Lighting 1
• Lighting 2
• Materials and Textures 1
• Materials and Textures 2
• Materials and Textures 3
• Materials and Textures 4
• Rendering Setup 1
• Rendering Setup 2
• Rendering Setup 3
• Importing the CG Renders
• Color Correction 1
• Color Correction 2
• Color Correction 3
• Export for Social Media
• Introduction to VFX in Maya and After Effects