CEA / CORE PROGRAM

Visual
Effects

ADVANCED VISUAL EFFECTS ALUMNIQUIZHOU "KENT" DAI

PLATE + CAMERA + CG + COMPOSITING

Compositing connects the disciplines. Critique, source repair and clear handoffs develop the shot.

PIPELINELighting & compositing, step by step.

Frame 1 of 19: Final composite. Lighting and compositing breakdown by Tirth Mangukiya.
Tirth Mangukiya Lighting & Compositing
Tirth MangukiyaLighting & compositing
Final compositeDrag to explore 19 frames

FOUR TERMS

Three hero projects.
One capstone.

Four connected courses support one shared production each term.
  1. 01

    Hero project 1

    SEE + PLAN

    Foundational VFX shot. Plate preparation · Image relationships · Review & repair
  2. 02

    Hero project 2

    BUILD + INTEGRATE

    Live-action + CG production. Camera tracking · CG integration · Connected elements
  3. 03

    Hero project 3

    CREATE + DEEPEN

    Integrated content-creation production. Procedural FX · Compositing · Source handoffs
  4. 04

    Final capstone

    PRODUCE + LAUNCH

    VFX capstone + launch package. Role contribution · Technical breakdown · Reel & delivery

Project details are in development. Contact CEA for current program information.

SOFTWARE Tools in the VFX workflow

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KPU ENTA VFX REEL

SIMULATED STUDIO

Build studio
habits.

Practice the collaboration, problem-solving and professional habits of a VFX team in a simulated studio environment.

Teamwork
Share ideas, coordinate tasks and help each other move the work forward.
Professionalism
Communicate clearly, stay organized and take responsibility for your part of the project.
Troubleshooting
Break down technical challenges, test solutions and learn from what doesn’t work.
Critique & iteration
Present work in progress, give constructive feedback and use it to refine the next version.
KPU Entertainment Arts students reviewing work together during a critique session.
KPU Entertainment Arts Critique Session

CEA / CORE PROGRAM

Visual
Effects

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