Visual Effects (973G5)
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Visual Effects
Module 973G5
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module covers the creation and manipulation of video with visual effects techniques. This includes the motion-based compositing of real and computer-generated images and the generation of motion graphics. Topics covered include: matte acquisition, colour correction, image manufacturing, camera tracking and matching and compositing.
Module learning outcomes
Communicate the process of combining live action and computer-generated content into a single complete video sequence and analyse where key workflow decisions and judgements need to be made.
Efficiently isolate live action components from a source video sequence and composite into a target video sequence.
Synthesise computer generated assets and embed them within a visual effects workflow.
Systematically and creatively demonstrate the ability to produce and evaluate a final video sequence to a specification from component parts with appropriate colour correction.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Project | T1 Week 4 | 30.00% |
| Project | T1 Week 8 | 30.00% |
| Project | A1 Week 2 | 40.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 11111000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 00000111111 |
How to read the week pattern
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