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Program of Photography and Cameraman Operation

FKM160

VISUAL EFFECTS TECHNIQUES

Course Code
FKM160
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain fundamental concepts of visual effects and the visual effects production process.
  2. Apply layers, masks, and basic image manipulation techniques to moving images.
  3. Use keying techniques in green screen and similar applications.
  4. Create visually coherent scenes by combining different visual elements through compositing techniques.
  5. Develop solutions to technical and aesthetic problems encountered during visual effects production.
  6. Create a coherent audiovisual project using visual effects techniques in accordance with narrative and visual design objectives.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNon
Course DescriptionThis course covers the fundamental concepts, areas of application, and production processes of visual effects. Topics include planning visual effects shots, working with layers, masking, keying, green screen applications, motion tracking, image stabilization, compositing, integration of visual and graphic elements, and basic effects and image manipulation techniques. The course also focuses on achieving consistency in color, lighting, perspective, scale, and movement among visual elements from different sources. Students apply the technical and aesthetic skills acquired throughout the course to produce audiovisual works incorporating visual effects.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to visual effects: Fundamental concepts, areas of application, and the visual effects production process
2nd Week Development of visual effects and examples from cinema, television, advertising, and digital media
3rd Week Planning visual effects shots: Pre-production, camera, lighting, and background arrangements
4th Week Working with layers, image organization, and basic transformation techniques
5th Week Masking techniques and working with animated masks
6th Week Keying techniques and green screen applications
7th Week Refining green screen footage, background integration, and practical applications
8th Week Midterm Examination / Practical Examination
9th Week Motion tracking and image stabilization techniques
10th Week Compositing: Combining different images, video footage, and graphic elements
11th Week Matching color, lighting, perspective, scale, and movement in visual effects
12th Week Basic visual effects applications: Object addition/removal, screen replacement, and image manipulation
13th Week Integration of text, graphics, and motion graphic elements into moving images
14th Week Presentation and evaluation of final projects and general assessment
Recommended or Required ReadingWright, S. Digital Compositing for Film and Video. Routledge/Focal Press.
Brinkmann, R. The Art and Science of Digital Compositing. Morgan Kaufmann.
Okun, J. A., & Zwerman, S. (Eds.). The VES Handbook of Visual Effects. Focal Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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