About the course

This course offers a 15-week comprehensive journey into rigging for visual effects, blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice. Students begin with an introduction to rigging tools and transformations, mastering basic concepts like naming conventions and parent-child relationships. They progress to advanced topics such as set-driven keys, attribute editing, and constraints, gaining proficiency in precise object control and animation. Practical activities, including boat animation and object attachment, provide realworld application of learned techniques. With expert guidance from Technicolor instructors, students refine their skills in skeleton layout, skinning, and final asset rendering. By course end, participants emerge equipped with the expertise to excel in rigging for visual effects in the entertainment industry.

Course Highlights

Becoming a rigger in the visual effects industry offers a fulfilling career path, blending creative expression with technical challenges. Rigging plays a critical role in bringing digital characters and objects to life, ensuring realistic movement and interactions in vfx for films, animation and games.

With a growing demand for skilled riggers, opportunities abound in film, television,
animation, and gaming sectors. Collaboration with diverse teams fosters a dynamic work environment, while continuous learning keeps riggers at the forefront of industry advancements.

Skilled riggers enjoy recognition for enhancing the quality and realism of digital productions, making rigging an esteemed profession with ample opportunities for career advancement.

Highlights:

• Video tutorials that cover the basics of rigging and how to use Maya.
• Assignments and tasks that give you hands-on experience with rigging
techniques.
• Tasks that allow you to apply what you have learned to more advanced
projects.
• Feedback from industry professionals to guide you during the course.

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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