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Compositing

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Duration

18 weeks

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Commitment

40 hours / week

About the course


The Compositing for Visual Effects course provides a comprehensive exploration of essential techniques and tools in Nuke for creating seamless visual effects.

In this 18-week course, students explore colour theory, mastering grading tools and matching techniques for cohesive compositions.

Through hands-on activities, they learn rotoscoping, tracking, and keying methodologies, refining skills in matte extraction and integration. Advanced topics include CG composition, 3D tracking, and advanced keying, offering practical insights into creating photorealistic effects.

Expert guidance from Technicolor instructors ensures proficiency in compositing workflows, preparing students for dynamic careers in the visual effects industry.

Recommended skills

  • Basic understanding of Nuke.
  • Basic understanding of Silhouette and Mocha Pro, an added bonus.
  • Good time and data management.

What we offer

  • Intensive training from our industry-leading artists
  • Access to studio-grade virtual workstations, software, and rendering
  • You will be encouraged and coached to create a professional showreel of your work which you can take with you after completing the course
  • Continued access to tutorials after the course
  • A digital badge and certificate to share on your LinkedIn profile
  • Ongoing recruitment opportunities and continued contact with the Technicolor Academy

Who can apply

  • Students currently enrolled in one of our Partnership Program Schools.
  • Candidates who are ready to cross the bridge from learning to a professional career.

Apply now

New start dates are pending for all locations. Explore our learning resources & materials to get a taster of our courses and explore jobs at Technicolor Creative Studios.

Learn from the best in the industry

Our trainers have worked on award-winning projects, including:

The One and Only Ivan

Over 45% of Super Bowl spots in 2022

The Jungle Book

Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Life of Pi

The Lion King

Harry Potter

Gravity

The One and Only Ivan

Over 45% of Super Bowl spots in 2022

The Jungle Book

Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Life of Pi

The Lion King

Harry Potter

Gravity

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