Professional Visual Effects (VFX) for Beginners: Certification Course (1-On-1)

Embark on a journey where creativity meets technology, combining digital art, film & video, and entrepreneurship to bring your imagination to life through visual effects. Delve into a realm where art and technology intertwine seamlessly, shaping breathtaking cinematic experiences.

If you’ve seen any major Hollywood blockbuster, you’ve already witnessed Fusion in action! Over 1,000 major films have used Fusion to create stunning visual effects since 2015. It’s built into DaVinci Resolve and features a node-based workflow with hundreds of 2D and 3D tools. Used by professional studios and independent filmmakers alike, this DaVinci Resolve tutorial will introduce you to the features of this powerful (and free) software.

Fusion is ideal for everything from quick fixes like retouching and repairing shots to creating true Hollywood-caliber effects. Use it to clone out an unwanted mic, replace a sign, create dynamic animated titles, or even place characters into 3D scenes. It's your new secret weapon for visual effects and motion graphics! No previous background in visual effects is required.

This immersive, in-depth course will teach you the complete fundamentals of VFX, with the option to get certified in DaVinci Resolve at the end of the course.

As a visual effects artist, you'll wield the power to transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary realms, crafting worlds beyond imagination. 

Embrace the thrill of pushing boundaries, solving complex challenges, and leaving your mark on the entertainment industry. Dare to dream big and consider a career in visual effects, where your creativity knows no bounds and your talents illuminate the silver screen!




NOTES:
It is strongly encouraged that you have TWO monitors, this way as I teach the course you can follow along with me on one monitor and repeat the same actions on the other. 

The entire course is 10 months long (January through May, then August to December). 

This course is for beginners but it is preferable that you have some experience using Davinci Resolve.



SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
( Your computer must meet at least the minimum requirements in order to run Davinci Resolve properly - updated July 2023)



CPU:



Minimum: Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7



Recommended: Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9



RAM:



Minimum: 16GB



Recommended: 32GB+



GPU:



Minimum: 4GB VRAM



Recommended: 8GB+ VRAM



Media Storage:



Minimum: SSD or RAID



Recommended: SSD, Direct Attached RAID or NAS RAID (10GbE)