Acrosys Technologies

VFX, Virtual Reality & Video Editing Course

Duration: 4 Months / 18 Sessions
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Course Focus: Visual Effects, Video Editing, Virtual Reality, 3D Modeling, Animation, Motion Graphics and Professional Portfolio Development
Software & Tools: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Nuke, Blender, Maya and VR development tools
Career Support: Industry-oriented practical training, portfolio development and placement assistance

Month 1: VFX & Video Editing Foundations

Learn the fundamentals of Visual Effects, its history and its applications across films, television, advertising and digital media.

Basics of Visual Effects
History of VFX
Applications of VFX
VFX in films and television
VFX in advertising and digital media

Practical: Create a simple visual effects composition.

Introduction to professional VFX software and understanding the role of different tools in the production workflow.

Introduction to Adobe After Effects
Introduction to Nuke
Overview of other VFX software
Understanding the VFX workflow
Project setup and workspace navigation

Practical: Create and organize a basic VFX project.

Understand the fundamentals of professional video editing and learn the basics of Adobe Premiere Pro.

Video formats
Editing principles
Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro
Project and sequence setup
Importing and organizing media
Basic timeline editing

Practical: Edit a short promotional video.

Month 2: Advanced Video Editing & Virtual Reality

Develop advanced editing skills and learn how to enhance videos using professional editing techniques.

Transitions
Color correction
Color grading basics
Audio editing
Video effects
Motion and speed effects

Practical: Produce an edited video with transitions, color correction, audio and visual effects.

Understand the concepts behind Virtual Reality and explore the evolution of immersive technologies.

VR basics
History of Virtual Reality
Understanding immersive experiences
VR vs AR vs MR
Applications of VR

Practical: Explore a basic VR environment and identify its interactive components.

Learn about the hardware and software required to create and experience Virtual Reality content.

Overview of VR devices
VR headsets and controllers
Setting up VR systems
Key VR software
Understanding VR development environments

Practical: Set up a basic VR development environment.

Month 3: 3D Modeling, Animation & Advanced VFX

Learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling and understand the tools used to create 3D assets.

Introduction to 3D modeling
Basic modeling concepts
Introduction to Blender
Introduction to Maya
Creating basic 3D objects
Basic materials and textures

Practical: Create and texture a basic 3D model.

Understand animation principles and create motion graphics using keyframes and animation tools.

Principles of animation
Keyframing
Timeline and animation workflow
Motion graphics
Object animation
Basic camera animation

Practical: Create a short animated motion graphics sequence.

Learn advanced visual effects techniques used in professional VFX production.

Compositing
Rotoscoping
Particle effects
Simulations
Green screen techniques
Layer-based compositing

Practical: Create a composited VFX scene using multiple visual effects techniques.

Month 4: VR Content, VFX Integration & Sound Design

Learn how to design immersive Virtual Reality experiences with storytelling and interactivity.

Designing VR experiences
VR storytelling
Interactive environments
VR user experience concepts
Immersive content planning

Practical: Design a basic interactive VR experience.

Learn how to combine visual effects with live-action footage to create professional scenes.

Combining VFX with live-action footage
Scene enhancements
Compositing live footage
Tracking and masking basics
Visual effects integration

Practical: Add VFX elements to a live-action video.

Understand the workflow for editing immersive and 360-degree video content.

360-degree video editing
VR video formats
VR editing tools
360-degree footage workflow
Preparing VR videos for delivery

Practical: Edit and prepare a basic 360-degree video.

Month 5: Sound, Rendering & Professional Workflow

Learn the fundamentals of sound design and how professional audio improves video and VFX projects.

Audio fundamentals
Foley art
Sound effects
Dialogue and background audio
Audio mixing
Audio synchronization

Practical: Design and mix sound effects for a short video.

Understand professional rendering and exporting workflows for different platforms and delivery formats.

Exporting final projects
Rendering techniques
Video codecs
Resolution and frame rates
Optimizing output
Platform-specific export settings

Practical: Render and export a complete video project in multiple formats.

Learn how to plan, organize and manage creative projects efficiently from concept to delivery.

Workflow planning
Project scheduling
Collaboration tools
File organization
Time management
Project documentation

Practical: Create a complete production workflow for a creative project.

Month 6: Portfolio, Industry Skills & Final Projects

Build a professional creative portfolio that demonstrates your VFX, VR and video editing skills.

Building a professional portfolio
Showreel creation
Selecting portfolio projects
Presentation skills
Professional project presentation
Portfolio optimization

Practical: Create a professional portfolio and showreel.

Explore current industry practices, technologies and emerging opportunities in VFX, VR and video editing.

Current trends in VFX
Current trends in VR
Current trends in video editing
Modern production techniques
Emerging technologies
Future career outlook

Practical: Analyze a current industry project and identify the techniques used.

Apply the skills learned throughout the course to complete professional-level capstone projects.

Capstone projects
Real-time scenarios
Project planning
VFX production
Video editing
VR content creation
Project presentation
Peer reviews
Trainer evaluation

Final Project: Complete and present a professional VFX, VR or video editing project.

Suggested Final Projects

VFX Short Film
Professional Promotional Video
Motion Graphics Advertisement
Green Screen VFX Project
3D Animated Product Advertisement
360-Degree VR Experience
Interactive Virtual Reality Environment
Corporate Video with VFX
Music Video with Visual Effects
Professional VFX and Video Editing Showreel

Course Outcomes

After completing the course, students will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of Visual Effects and their applications.
Use professional video editing software and workflows.
Create and edit professional video content.
Apply transitions, color correction, audio editing and visual effects.
Understand Virtual Reality concepts and immersive technologies.
Work with basic VR hardware and software environments.
Create 3D models using tools such as Blender and Maya.
Apply animation principles, keyframing and motion graphics.
Create advanced VFX compositions using professional techniques.
Integrate VFX with live-action footage.
Create and edit 360-degree and VR content.
Apply professional sound design and audio mixing techniques.
Render and export projects for different platforms.
Develop a professional portfolio and showreel.
Complete industry-oriented capstone projects.

Software & Tools

Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Nuke
Blender
Autodesk Maya
Virtual Reality development tools
3D modeling tools
Motion graphics tools
Audio and sound design tools

Placement Assistance

Our trainers provide industry-oriented guidance and practical training to help students prepare for careers in VFX, video editing, 3D animation and Virtual Reality. Students will also receive guidance for portfolio development, showreel preparation, project presentation and interview preparation.

Successful course completion includes valuable certification from Acrosys Technologies along with placement assistance.