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Matthew Salley – Master the Art of Crafting Eye-Catching VFX Videos

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Matthew Salley – Master the Art of Crafting Eye-Catching VFX Videos

Matthew Salley - Master the Art of Crafting Eye-Catching VFX Videos

In this course, discover my secrets for captivating VFX videos.
From masking to advanced animation and compositing in After Effects.

I’ll guide you step by step.

Learn how to create viral-worthy content and master tracking, animation, rotoscoping, compositing, and more.

Unlock the World of Visual Effects

Join me on a creative journey to master crafting amazing VFX videos. 

The course covers everything, from basics to advanced techniques, ensuring you create compelling visual effects.

It’s a beginner friendly course:Ā we’ll start from scratch, building your VFX skills from the ground up.

What you will learn

  • Mastery of VFX Fundamentals
  • Advanced Techniques in VFX
  • Real-world Application
  • Professional video compositingĀ 

Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge of visual effects: 

A basic understanding of concepts and theories in the field of visual effects, including composition, masking, and animation principles, is required.

Familiarity with Adobe After Effects:

Students must have a basic knowledge of the Adobe After Effects software platform. This includes familiarity with the interface, basic tools, and core functions of the program.

What’s Included in Your Course Journey

Lifetime Access to Premium Content
 

Join an Exclusive Community

Network with professionals, fellow students, and our team in a private group dedicated to academy members. It’s the perfect space for questions, collaborations, and showcasing your work.
 

Personalized Mentorship from Experts

Directly engage with our seasoned instructors for one-on-one guidance. Plus, benefit from a community that thrives on creative collaboration and mutual learning.
 

Amplify Your Visibility

Get your work spotlighted to our 600K-strong community across Instagram and YouTube. We ensure our top students make waves.
 

Earn a Career-Boosting Certification

Complete the course, earn your certificate, and gain exclusive access to our network of studios and job opportunities.

Detailed program

What you can expect in your step-by-step journey for this course

01

Understanding Layers and Masks

In this video we go over how layers and masks work inside of After Effects. Having a clear understanding on how they work will help you understand how VFX shots work.
Layers and Masks

02

Coconut to rock Tutorial

This will be a full step-by-step tutorial on how to make my coconut video. We will be covering 2D tracking, object removal, 2D animation, and the use of VFX assets. This is a 3 Part Lesson divided up to help you focus on each section better. Once you’ve understood one part move on to the next.
Intro
Part 1 – Rock tutorial
Part 2 – Adding objects back in and animating
Part 3 – Using VFX assets & compositing

03

VFX Assets

I’m going to show you the best websites to find VFX Assets and then how to use them correctly in your footage.
Using VFX assets

04

Creepy Hand Tutorial

I first saw this effect in suicide squad but its surprisingly easy to make. In this lesson I reveal the secret behind how this video was made and then show you exactly how to edit it.
Creepy Hand

05

The Power of AI

How to implement AI into your workflow and how to use it to your advantage. (Rotoscoping, Generative Fill, AI Video,etc.)
The Power of AI
Share your WIP 🚧

06

Using 3D inside of After Effects with Element 3D

Element 3D is a well known plug-in by Video Copilot. It is simple but extremely powerful when used correctly.
Using 3D inside of After Effects with Element 3D
Share your WIP 🚧

07

Assignments

Share your Final Render

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