Embark on a journey where creativity meets technology, and bring your imagination to life in the world of visual effects. Delve into a realm where your passion for art and technology intertwine seamlessly, shaping breathtaking cinematic experiences. 

If you’ve seen the any major Hollywood blockbuster, then you’ve already seen Fusion in action! Over a 1000 major films have used Fusion to create their 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 course will introduce you to all the features of this powerful (and free) software. 

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

This is an in-depth, immersive 10 month course designed to teach you the complete fundamentals of VFX and you will also have the option to get certified from 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 an indelible 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)





Course Syllabus:

Month 1: Learning the Fusion Interface

Month 2: Compositing Split Screens; Sky Replacement

Month 3: Replacing Signs and Screens

Month 4: Compositing Green-Screen Content

Month 5: Titling and Motion Graphics; Credit Rolls and Title Templates

Month 6: Animating with Keyframes and Modifiers

Month 7: Setting up a 3D Scene

Month 8: 3D Broadcast Graphics

Month 9: 3D Particle Systems

Month 10: 3D Camera Tracking

Extras (if time allows): Light Wrap; Smoke Creation Using Fast Noise