COMPOSITING PLUS
A career course designed to train you in two of the most important aspects of visual effects — compositing and editing — where visual elements from different sources are combined into one complete scene.
What you'll learn
Compositing and editing is the last stage of production that creates the final look and feel of a film, TV program or music video. Compositing Plus prepares you to excel in areas like rotoscopy, match moving, BG prep, compositing and editing, all of which are integral parts of the filmmaking process.
01 Rotoscopy
Isolate elements frame-by-frame to prepare footage for compositing.
02 Match Moving
Track camera and object motion so CG elements sit convincingly in a shot.
03 BG Prep
Prepare and clean background plates ahead of the compositing stage.
04 Compositing
Combine visual elements from different sources into one seamless scene.
05 Editing
Assemble and time footage to shape the final rhythm and story of a sequence.
06 Studio-Style Project Work
Apply your skills to hands-on projects supported by industry expert workshops and studio visits.
Career paths after this course
VFX Compositor
Combine live-action and CG elements into a single, believable shot.
Digital Artist
Manipulate images and generate creative visual effects.
Post-Production Specialist
Manage the final assembly and finishing of film and video projects.
Roto Artist
Isolate elements frame-by-frame for compositing and effects work.
Match Moving Artist
Track camera and object movement for accurate CG integration.
Video Editor
Cut and assemble footage into a polished final sequence.
"Compositing Plus took me from not knowing what a roto mask was to comfortably match-moving and compositing full shots in Nuke. It's the most hands-on VFX training I could have asked for."
Common questions
Who is Compositing Plus best suited for?
It's ideal for future VFX artists, fresh graduates of media and arts, and professionals from photography, graphic design or film editing who want to learn advanced digital compositing techniques.
What is the eligibility for this course?
Candidates who have completed Class 10 or an equivalent qualification are eligible to enrol.
What's the difference between compositing and editing?
Editing is generally horizontal and involves timing element placement, while compositing involves organizing layers of concurrent material vertically to build a single scene.
Which software does the course cover?
You'll work with industry-standard applications including Nuke, Mocha, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Pro.
Is placement assistance provided?
Yes, MAAC provides placement assistance and portfolio guidance to help you approach studios job-ready.
