Create Visual Effects From
Start to Finish
Clearly explained step-by-step training videos to teach you everything you need to know.
Lifetime Access
& Updates
We’re following the latest trends and add new videos regularly, so you always have the most up-to-date information at your fingertips.
No Prior Knowledge
Required
Whether you’re familiar with VFX or just starting out, this academy is designed for everyone.
Become Crazy Good At VFX
In 45 Days Or Less
In this academy, you will learn the exact steps to create Visual Effects without feeling overwhelmed, so you can create anything you want.
12 Sections, Over 100+ Training Videos
New Videos and Updates Added Regularly
Clearly Explained Step-By-Step Tutorials
Advanced Techniques Made Simple
Private Community, Live Calls & Bonuses
Exclusive Student Discounts
And The Programs We Use
Adobe After Effects
60% Discount
All our students get a 60% discount on After Efffects, any other Adobe Program, and Creative Cloud. We will be using After Effects as our main program to create Visual Effects, and to put everything together.
Maxon Cinema 4D
6 Months For $4
We've partnered with Maxon to give all our students 6-months of Cinema 4D, basically for free. ($4 as a sign up fee) We'll use Cinema 4D as our 3D-program of choice. (Students also get Red Giant Complete)
Octane Render Engine
25% Discount
Join the academy and get up to 25% discount on Octane. This will be our render engine of choice but you don't need this program to follow the academy, you will just get better results, faster.
Discounts Are Available To All Students
What You'll Learn In
The Academy
Section 1
Setting You Up For Success
- Getting started with After Effects
- Creating your (first) project the right way
- Text and the basics of animation
- Color grading, and correction
- Working with a greenscreen
- Motion, and camera tracking
Section 2
Time To Create
- Create Your Very Own Logo Reveal
- Blurring Faces & Other Elements
- Using Presets To Work More Efficient
- How To Remove Any Object From Your Scene
- Work with Expressions Without Being Overwhelmed
- Exporting Your Project The Right Way
- Advanced Sky Replacement Effect
Section 3
Taking It To The Next Level
- Advanced Typography Explained
- Green Screen Replacement & Rotoscoping
- Chromatic Aberration, and Glitch effects
- Introduction Into VFX, and Motion Graphics
- VFX for Music Videos, Movies, and Sci-Fi
- Motion Graphics for Slideshows, Maps, and movie trailers
- After Effects Productivity Tips & Tricks
Section 4
Diving Deep Into Visual Effects
- What makes VFX Look Photoreal
- Optimal Camera Setting For Professional Effects
- Creating Your Own HDRI Image from Scratch
- 3D camera tracking, and optimizing
- Getting Started With Cinema 4D
- Customizing Your Cinema 4D Workflow
Section 5
Tracking and Modelling
- My Signature Process to Create Visual Effects (in-depth)
- How to successfully create Your (first) VFX Project
- Using Cinema 4D for Perfect Motion Tracking
- Step-by-step: 3D model Sci-fi Drone Creation
- Detailing in 3D, and final touches
Section 6
Texturing, Lighting, and Animation
- Advanced Texturing for Photo Realistic Results
- How to Perfectly Light Your Scene
- Adding stickers to your 3D model
- Step-by-step 3D model optimization for animation
- How to achieve Smooth animations from the start
- Finalizing Your 3D Animation
Section 7
Compositing & Finishing Touches
- Compositing Your 3D Model In a Real Video
- Finishing Touches for a realistic result
- How To Render The Fastest Way Without Quality Loss
- Best Export Settings For Realistic Results
Section 8
Holograms and shapes
- How To Import your footage For VFX
- Creating a complex Holo from scratch
- Texturing your hologram realistically
- Professional and detailed holo animation
- Setting up your render in Cinema & After Effects
Section 9
Fluid Simulations and Portal Creation
- Introduction to Embergen
- Fluid Simulation Walkthrough
- Portal Creation From Scratch
- Playing With Simulational Forces
- Creating and Integrating Magical Elements
- Compositing Your Portal In After Effects
Section 10
Matte Paintings
- The Basics matte painting creation
- Extra tools to create professional environments
- Integrating Your Matte Painting In Real Footage
- Manipulating The Footage In Photoshop
Section 11
3D and Object Tracking
- Object Head Tracking in Cinema 4D
- Modifying and cleaning up existing 3D Models
- Placing The Helmet On Your Actor/Actress
- Compositing and Integrating Your 3D Model
Section 12
Setting You Up For the future
- Getting Certified
- VFX Life Hacks, and lessons
- Finding a job as a VFX Artist
- How To Get Your (First) paid project
What Students Are Saying
Friendly Community
Get access to our private group, filled with like-minded creatives. This is the place to expand your network, learn from others, and share your knowledge.
Live Group Calls
Every month the team and I (Ignace Aleya) answer your questions, give you personal guidance and give you the opportunity to learn from the questions of your fellow creatives.
Challenges & Prizes
Ready to test your creative skills against those of fellow creators? Join our quarterly challenges, expand your skillset, learn new tricks, and possibly, win a prize!
These Benefits Are Available To All Students
This Academy Is Made For:
Anyone Serious About Creating Awesome Looking Visual Effects
Anyone Who Wants To Become a Professional VFX Artist
This is For Aspiring Creatives Of All Levels
LifeTime Academy Membership
$697
Pay Once, Enjoy Forever (Limited Time)
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Visual Effects Is Hard
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