Live action and 3D animation: the magical mix

Course

In London

£ 779 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

On this course you will learn how to create short films that combine 2D and 3D animation and live action film making in a dynamic and exciting fusion. Whether you wish to add SFX or create a surreal world for your film peopled with animated objects and models this course will help you achieve it. In our fully equipped photography studio you will learn how to use traditional and digital techniques to create and animate 3D models and objects and how to light, frame and direct film scenes and actions to work seamlessly with those animated elements. You will also learn how to film green screen footage to effectively composite elements. An excellent course for those who want to break away from the restrictions of realism and for those who wish to develop their film making and animation showreel.

Facilities

Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- plan and storyboard a composited sequence incorporating live action and animation
- create and light sets
- animate objects and models using stop motion
- create and animate objects and models using Cinema 4D Lite
- film green screen footage for effective compositing
- Composite live action and animation in Aefx and add animated SFX.
- Edit sound and image in Premiere Pro CC
- Export films using appropriate Formats and Codecs.

Our high definition cameras and the latest professional equipment and software are available for your use throughout the course. It would be useful to bring a memory stick (or portable hard drive – please note PC formatted hard drives can be read by Apple mac computers, but not written to.).

You will be taught using a range of techniques including workshops, short lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, tutorials, group and individual assistance and hand-outs. Please note the City Lit uses Apple Mac computers in Animation, Cartooning, Digital arts, Film, Graphics, Illustration, Photography and Web design.

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Subjects

  • Green
  • 3D
  • 3d animation
  • 3d training
  • Film Making
  • Animation

Course programme

- Planning and storyboarding a shot
- Creating, lighting and animating a set, models and objects using Stop motion
- Digital 3D modelling and animation using Cinema 4D Lite (a free plug in of After Effects CC)
- Filming live action scenes for compositing
- Lighting and filming subjects and actions using Green Screen for compositing
- Compositing live action and animation in Aefx and adding animated SFX.
- Editing sound and image in Premiere Pro CC
- Exporting films using appropriate Formats and Codecs.

Additional information

You can further develop your skills and interest in Film Making and Animation through a range of courses at the City Lit in animation, digital film and editing courses, cartooning and illustration,. You can also enhance your work through a range of sound design courses at City Lit. You can find the outlines of courses available by entering the subject you’re interested in in the search box of the City Lit website at General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

Live action and 3D animation: the magical mix

£ 779 VAT inc.