Syllabus
Concept of Photography: Introduction to photography, significance of photography, evolution and history of photography, definition of photography, film photography, digital photography.
Audio – Video Editing: Video editing: from the cutting-room floor to shotcut, installing shotcut, audio: from wax to bytes, adding background music (and some benefits of exporting your work in stages), basic of single- track editing: cutting, pasting appending, transitions, audio and video adding and mixing in musical tracks.
Digital Design: Introduction to digital design, Boolean algebra, binary number systems, digital abstraction, combinational circuits, iterative circuits: spatial and temporal unfolding, hardware synthesis: from BSV to RTL, serializability of concurrent execution of rules.
Script Writing: Scripting basics, audio elements, video elements, universal design, adding your project to the community, creating a mobile tour, writing for audio, writing for video.
Digital Compositing: Introduction to digital compositing, definition, historical perspective, terminology.
Colour Sensing: Colour sensor, another move steering tip: coast or break, colour sensor challenge.
Job Opportunities after completion of Certificate in VFX Video Editing course:
After successful completion of the Certificate in VFX Video Editing program, graduates can pursue a wide range of career opportunities in the film, television, advertising, gaming, and multimedia industries. VFX (Visual Effects) video editing involves the creation and manipulation of visual elements to enhance or alter the look of a video or film, making it a highly creative and technical field.
Career Options:
- VFX Artist
- Creating visual effects for films, TV shows, commercials, and video games, using software such as Adobe After Effects, Nuke, and Autodesk Maya.
- Video Editor
- Editing raw video footage into polished content, adding VFX elements such as transitions, color grading, motion graphics, and special effects.
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Designing animated graphics and visual effects used in advertisements, music videos, films, and other media.
- Compositor
- Combining visual elements from multiple sources to create a final image or scene, often used in film production, advertising, and multimedia projects.
- 3D Animator
- Creating three-dimensional animations and models that are integrated into video footage, often used in films, video games, and virtual reality.
- Video Production Specialist
- Overseeing and handling the entire video production process, including shooting, editing, and applying VFX.
- Post-production Supervisor
- Managing the post-production process for films, television shows, commercials, or digital content, ensuring that all visual effects and edits are completed on time.
- Visual Effects Supervisor
- Leading a team of VFX artists in creating high-quality visual effects for large-scale projects, such as feature films and television series.
- Color Grading Specialist
- Adjusting the colors in video footage to create the desired visual tone and mood, often using tools like DaVinci Resolve.
- Advertising and Commercial Video Editor
- Editing and creating visually compelling advertisements and promotional videos, applying VFX to enhance the brand message.
- Game Designer
- Integrating VFX into video games, enhancing visual elements like explosions, weather effects, and character animations.
- Freelance VFX Artist/Editor
- Working independently on projects for clients in different industries, including film production houses, advertising agencies, and gaming companies.
- Film/TV Production Assistant
- Supporting the production team with various tasks, including video editing, effects application, and post-production coordination.
- Multimedia Designer
- Creating multimedia content such as interactive videos, educational videos, or promotional content with integrated visual effects.
- Social Media Content Creator
- Creating content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, integrating VFX to enhance viewer engagement.
Industries:
- Film and Television
- Advertising and Marketing
- Video Games
- Multimedia Production
- Animation Studios
- Corporate Video Production
- Social Media and Digital Marketing
- Education and eLearning
- Music Industry (Music Videos)
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
Salary Range:
- Entry-level: ?2.5 – ?5 LPA
- Mid-level: ?5 – ?10 LPA
- Senior-level: ?10 – ?20 LPA and above, depending on specialization, industry, experience, and location.
Freelancers or those working on high-profile projects or in the gaming and film industry can earn significantly higher, with top professionals earning upwards of ?25 LPA or more in certain cases.
