VFX & Compositing: 3D Edition
(DaVinci Fusion)

Use Fusion to seamlessly integrate 3D environments created with 3rd party software such as Maya or 3dsMax with real-world footage. Or create a complete 3D environment in Fusion!

18 Hours

Intermediate

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Cinematic Visual Effects & Motion Graphics – using Fusion by Blackmagic Design

Unlock the power of Fusion not only by learning the software but also by learning the key concepts of compositing and post-production by practicing on specifically designed projects. This will help you to build your skills that will prepare you to bring to the screen what you have imagined.

This course is designed to take you from complete beginner to being able to produce stunning work. Our workshops will further enhance your skillset by working on real-life examples in a collaborative environment. This program has been intuitively designed to fast-track your learning and to make it exciting to anyone who wants to be successful in the world of Visual Effects.

Duration – 18 hours

Type of Course – Choice of In-person courses, Online courses, One-on-One Courses & Courses at your offices

Level – Intermediate

Number of lessons – For In-person courses, 3 consecutive days between 1000 and 1700 (each day consists of 6 hours lessons + 3 breaks)

Instructor – Joseph A Pace
Certified Trainer by Blackmagic Design in DaVinci Resolve 18
Certified User by Blackmagic Design in Fusion Effects with DaVinci Resolve

PREQUISITES

All students are required to have their own laptop with the latest version of DaVinci Resolve installed from the Blackmagic Design site (https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products)
All online sessions will be delivered via Zoom. All students are required to download and install the latest version from https://zoom.us/
Sample files and projects will be provided upon enrolment
Basic working knowledge of 2d graphics software such as Photoshop
Good working knowledge of the basics of Fusion
Ideally having completed the Beginner’s Edition Course

TARGET AUDIENCES

The ” VFX & Compositing: 3D Edition ” builds on the VFX & Compositing: Beginner’s Edition Course. It serves as a valuable resource whether you’re just starting out with Fusion in DaVinci Resolve or have prior experience and aim to fill gaps or deepen your understanding of its complete range of capabilities. Tailored for individuals engaged in various roles such as sales & marketing, archVIZ, video production, special effects, and visual design, this course equips you with the skills to creatively and efficiently leverage professional tools.
Both regularly scheduled courses for individuals and private DaVinci Fusion training for groups, companies, and organizations are available. Private workshops in DaVinci Fusion can be tailored to your specific goals and can delve into video production topics that are most relevant to your needs.

COSTS

In-person course	€630.00
On-line course	€630.00
One-on-one course	€1260.00
At-your-office course	Kindly call to discuss

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Lesson 01 >>>File formats for VFX & Compositing >>>Colour Depth, Banding, Noise and Error Diffusion >>>Colour Spaces, Log and Gamma >>>Colour Management >>>Using the Linear Workflow
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Lesson 02 >>>Setting up a 3D scene using Text 3D, Image Planes, Shapes, Cameras and Lights
Exercise: Create a 3D broadcast animated graphics scene – part 1
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Lesson 03 >>>Adding and manipulating 3D particle systems
Exercise: Create a 3D broadcast animated graphics scene – part 2
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Lesson 04 >>>The 3D Camera Tracker and 3D Object Placement
Exercise: Combine 2d and 3D objects within a movie scene
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Lesson 05 >>>Loading rendered multipass EXR files created in 3rd party 3d software into Fusion >>>Creating a beauty pass from imported EXR files
Exercise: Composite multipass EXR files within a movie scene
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Lesson 06 >>>Importing Camera and FBX Meshes from third party 3D Modelling Software >>>Camera Set Extension using Camera Projection
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Lesson 07 >>>Using the Z-buffer and Depth Effects >>>The Optical flow tool and Vector Passes
Exercise: Composite multipass EXR files with 3D imported geometry within a camera-projected scene
Composite multipass EXR files with 3D imported geometry within a movie scene
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Lesson 08 >>>Noise and Grain >>>Matching Colour >>>Defocus and Bloom Effects >>>Lens Distortion >>>Edge Blur and Light Wrap
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Joseph A Pace

Certified User by Blackmagic Design in Fusion Effects with DaVinci Resolve Certified User by Blackmagic Design in DaVinci Resolve 18

VFX & Compositing: 3D Edition (DaVinci Fusion) Use Fusion to seamlessly integrate 3D environments created with 3rd party software such as Maya or 3dsMax with real-world footage. Or create a complete 3D environment in Fusion!

Cinematic Visual Effects & Motion Graphics – using Fusion by Blackmagic Design

Curriculum

Joseph A Pace

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VFX & Compositing: 3D Edition
(DaVinci Fusion)

Use Fusion to seamlessly integrate 3D environments created with 3rd party software such as Maya or 3dsMax with real-world footage. Or create a complete 3D environment in Fusion!