VFX Techniques: Digital Set Extension

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Free Online Course: VFX Techniques: Digital Set Extension provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. VFX Techniques: Digital Set Extension is taught by Lee Lanier.

Overview
  • Learn how to digitally extend a set with After Effects. Create a missing wall in the composite and add a moving scene outside windows.

    Learn how to digitally extend a set with After Effects. Lee Lanier shows how to remove a tricky green screen with the KEYLIGHT plugin and a custom luma matte, motion track a new background with appropriate parallax, digitally dress a set with static artwork, fabricate shadows, and relight the footage to create a realistic result.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • Using the exercise files
    1. Getting Started
    • Breakdown of the final composition
    • Setting up the project
    2. Keying Green-Screen Footage
    • Applying the Keylight effect
    • Creating a luma mask
    • Using a track matte
    • Refining the alpha matte
    3. Motion Tracking the Background
    • Combining multiple tracks
    • Adding 3D renders to the background
    • Parenting additional layers
    4. Adding Fake Reflections
    • Creating depth of field
    • Layering background reflections
    • Layering foreground reflections
    5. Tracking Foreground Elements
    • Adding set dressing
    • Set dressing the window
    • Creating drop shadows
    • Building a new window
    • Adding a reversed reflection
    • Determining perspective shift
    • Animating a 3D layer
    6. Color Grading and Lighting
    • Building a custom glow
    • Making a glint
    • Final adjustments and rendering
    • Checking out the finished project
    Conclusion
    • Next steps