Gjeldende emnebeskrivelse (sist oppdatert 2023/24)
Compositing Fundamentals
CGA1006
Gjeldende emnebeskrivelse (sist oppdatert 2023/24)

Compositing Fundamentals

CGA1006
In this introductory course, students will be introduced to Compositing concepts and techniques. Also, the history of compositing and fundamental compositing principles leading to the effective use of professional digital compositing tools. The students will be exposed to the structure of a VFX pipeline is and where compositing fits within that structure.ld.
In this introductory course, students will be introduced to Compositing concepts and techniques. Also, the history of compositing and fundamental compositing principles leading to the effective use of professional digital compositing tools. The students will be exposed to the structure of a VFX pipeline is and where compositing fits within that structure.
Restricted to students at the Bachelor studies in CG art and Animation, Games and Entertainment Technology, Film and TV production and connected study programs at our international partner institutions
Restricted to students at the Bachelor studies in CG art and Animation, Games and Entertainment Technology, Film and TV production and connected study programs at our international partner institutions

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Knowledge

  • Understand the fundamental layer structure and manipulation of image sequences to create integrated composite sequences. Understand vocabulary and basic utilities.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in digital colour space and its different uses within a composite network.

Skills

  • Demonstrate to manipulate render passes, combine them and spot fix for delivery to the next phase of production.
  • Navigate through the fundamental settings of a professional compositing program.
  • Load image sequences and render out composited sequences
  • Use fundamental image manipulation possesses.
  • Combine CG render passes for delivery in a VFX pipeline.
  • Manipulate images within value boundaries.
  • Spot fix frames with roto-masks.

General Competence

  • Demonstrate an ability to efficient plan organises and execute multilayer VFX shots.
  • Demonstrate a competency to problem solve common composting challenges with-in professional software applications.
Mandatory
Lectures and practical exercises
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.

Individual assessment

Portfolio

Grading: Pass/Fail