“If a shot is done well, nobody even notices it, but that’s the whole point.” - Anonymous

Image: Shooting for a student short in our in-house Green Screen Studio

Overview

The Visual Effects pathway aims to develop technical and creative competency in individuals who can generate industry standard computer-generated imagery (CGI). They will engage in a comprehensive skills training that covers the several aspects of film production and post-production. The approach for teaching encourages research and innovative thinking along with a highly focused development of craft. Srishti has a state-of-the-art green screen studio and a well-equipped shooting floor to support the student’s learning.

Image : Student work - A still from a VFX shot

What you will learn

Year-1 (NSQF Level 4 & 5)

• Understand visual effects fundamentals.
• Learning pre-production techniques, including storyboarding, pre-viz, and motion graphics.
• Training in rotoscopy, green screen techniques, and 2D compositing.
• Introduction to 3D world building, including modelling, texturing, and lighting.
• Gaining practical experience with compositing software.
• Exposure to industry work culture, production pipeline, and collaborative practices.

Year-2 (NSQF Level-6)

• Development of advanced skills in 3D and compositing software.
• Expertise in creating realistic 3D dynamics and simulations.
• Proficiency in set extensions, animation, and advanced compositing techniques.
• Application of skills to replicate real-world phenomena within a digital environment.
• Practical experience through industry apprenticeships, applying learning in a professional setting.

Year-3 (NSQF Level-7)

• Hands-on experience in a production studio, honing practical skills in a specialized role.
• Opportunity to identify and develop expertise in a specific area of interest within visual effects.
• Execution of a capstone project, either individually or in a team, to apply and showcase acquired knowledge.
• Cultivation of investigative thinking, project management skills, and specialized expertise through the capstone project.

Image : Still from the student production ‘Bangalore: Human-Made Terrarium’

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