Course is active from 01.10.2010..
Precondition courses
Course which have preconditioned courses Special Visual Effects
Enabling students to solve complex problems in the field of special visual effects.
To apply acquired knowledge in the further educational process as well as in the future professional work.
Lights and Shadows. Dynamics. Particle systems. Liquids simulation. Cloth Modeling. Computer generated hair-style and hair.
Lectures and Practice in the computer laboratory. Consultations. Computer Practice is based on the use of 3D Studio Max and After Effects softwares. During the semester computer animations are done and each student will work on his/her own animation.
| Authors | Name | Year | Publisher | Language |
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| Pete Draper | Deconstructing the Elements with 3ds Max, Create natural fire, earth, air and water without plug-in | 2009 | Autodesk & Elsevier | English |
| Donald House, Devid Breen | Cloth Modeling and Animation | 2000 | A K Peters | English |
| Robert E. McCarthy | Secrets of Hollywood Special Effects | 1992 | Butterworth-Heinemann | English |
| Finch, Ch. | The CG Story : Computer-Generated Animation and Special Effects | 2013 | The Monacelli Press | English |
| Suffern, K. | Ray Tracing from the Ground Up | 2007 | A K Peters | English |
| Dinur, E. | The Filmmakers Guide to Visual Effects: The Art and Techniques of VFX for Directors, Producers, Editors and Cinematographers | 2017 | Focal Press, Routledge | English |
| Lanier, L. | Compositing Visual Effects in After Effects : Essential Techniques | 2015 | Focal Press, Routledge | English |
| Gress, J. | [digital] Visual Effects and Compositing | 2015 | New Riders, san Francisco | English |
| Perkins, Ch. | The After Effects Illusionist : All the Effects in One Complete Guide | 2012 | Focal Press | English |
| Kerlow, I. | The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects | 2009 | Wiley | English |
| Course activity | Pre-examination | Obligations | Number of points |
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| Project task | Yes | Yes | 15.00 |
| Project task | Yes | Yes | 15.00 |
| Project | Yes | Yes | 30.00 |
| Written part of the exam - tasks and theory | No | Yes | 30.00 |
| Lecture attendance | Yes | Yes | 5.00 |
| Computer exercise attendance | Yes | Yes | 5.00 |
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