About the course

The TCS Academy Matchmove Course offers a 15-week comprehensive journey into the intricate world of camera tracking and scene integration. From understanding the fundamentals of parallax and lens distortion to mastering the UI of essential software like 3DEqualizer, Maya, and Nuke, students explore the core principles of matchmoving.

Through hands-on activities such as 2D tracking, lineup with LIDAR scans, and camera solving, participants hone their skills in aligning virtual elements with liveaction footage.

Advanced topics like manual camera tracking in both 3DEqualizer and Maya further elevate their proficiency, while discussions on tools, scripts, and handling rolling shutter effects provide a well-rounded understanding of the craft. Each module culminates in a thorough review and revision, ensuring a deep comprehension of the concepts covered.

Course Highlights

Our course material is curated by industry experts and provides students with handson experience using industry-standard software and tools. Upon course completion, students will have a strong foundation in matchmove techniques, preparing them for industry-level work.

Highlights:

• Understanding and Solving lens grids with different types of distortions.
• Learning to use important matchmoving tools like Nudge, Screen Z, Transpose, Deform track, Avg 2D point, Edit track, Reel in, etc.
• Rolling shutter & animating distortion.
• Self QC and finalizing shots for publishing.

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 Creative Studios community

Who can apply

• Recent graduates of a VFX-related program or entry/junior level candidates with some experience looking for their first break in the VFX industry
• Candidates who are ready to cross the bridge from learning to a professional career

How to enrol

• Apply with your department-specific demo reel and CV attached
• Provide the information required in the pre-screening questionnaire
• Your eligibility is based on the location to which you apply; the Admissions team will review if you are eligible and willing to work in that location after the virtual course
• All applicants must complete a standardized skills test provided by the Admissions team
• Receive feedback on results and revise if necessary
• Complete a brief interview with an Admissions or Academy team member
• Admissions team will confirm your enrolment in the designated course’s start date

Virtual workstations

We use the Teradici remote desktop client to connect to our Cloud Virtual workstations, which will run on almost any computer with the following operating systems: Windows, macOS and Linux.

You will need at least a 10MB broadband connection (20mb+ recommended).

Our cloud workstations provide all required software and course assets.

Minimum Requirements

• Laptop or workstation with webcam, microphone and speakers/headset
• External monitor with HD resolution
• 3-button mouse
• 10mb/s Broadband (20MB+ recommended)
• Wacom tablet – list of Teradici compatible models here

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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.