Camera and Visual Effects Creative Workshop

Duration 3 hours
Equipment 1 PC with Windows 7 or XP loaded with Adobe After Effects
Activity Students will experience how to improvise and shoot green screen effects after which they will get a hands-on lesson in green screen post-production and basic VFX techniques.
Participants Ideally, groups should not exceed 15 participants due to VFX lab size.
Time Activity
10 mins The Art of Story
Sources from real life
15 mins Observation, Experience and Memory
Exercises in creating stories from life.
30 mins Demonstration on Perspective & Lighting
Show storyboard of required shots
Show background footage
10 mins Introduction to VFX lab and Login
Explanation of the Lab and post-production process
30 mins Overview of Adobe After Effects
Demonstration on loading footage
Demonstration on adding effects
45 mins Compositing Exercise
Helpers and Lecturers guide students
30 mins Render to movie file & review