Paint/Prep - Academy

Job Description

The Paint Prep course for visual effects provides a comprehensive 18-week overview of
essential skills in Nuke and Silhouette. From basic node workflows to advanced
techniques like clean plate creation, blemish removal, and marker removal, students
learn to tackle various challenges in VFX preparation. The course also covers tasks such
as de-aging, defocused track marker removal, seam removal, and rig/dummy
removal. With hands-on activities and guidance from industry professionals, participants
gain proficiency in sequence painting, camera tracking, and 3D projections.
Technicolor experts offer valuable insights and feedback throughout the program,
ensuring students develop a strong foundation in VFX paint preparation.
What You'll Learn
• Introduction to Prep
• Facial Blemish Removal and Script Management
• Facial marker removal
• Track Marker Removal with Sharp edges
• Rig Dummy Removal
• Camera Tracker And 3D Projections

Course Highlights
• Learn the fundamentals of rotoscoping and how to use specialist VFX software to
effectively prepare plates for production.
• Practice complex rotoscoping techniques and green screen keying to build a
VFX shot from scratch for your portfolio.
• Develop a strong attention to detail and creative skills required for the VFX
industry.

Why choose the Roto-Prep Partnership program?
Becoming a Paint Prep artist for visual effects offers a dynamic blend of creative
expression and technical mastery. With proficiency in software like Nuke and Silhouette,
artists tackle complex challenges such as seamlessly integrating effects and removing
unwanted elements from footage. This role provides stable career opportunities in the
expanding entertainment industry, with chances to work on high-profile projects that
captivate audiences worldwide. Collaborating within a team of talented professionals
fosters personal and collective growth, while the satisfaction of seeing the final product
on screen underscores the integral role played in bringing cinematic visions to life.

Enroll now in the Roto-Prep course with Technicolor Creative Studios!

Qualifications

Recent graduates of bachelor’s in art, animation, game design and illustration. Other graduates with basic animation knowledge can also apply

Company Description

Technicolor Creative Academy is a virtual program preparing artists for their journey through the world’s top visual effects studios through intensive training.

Our virtual courses prepare you for a career in visual effects by working with industry experts on your creative, technical, procedural, and soft skills. They also provide a great opportunity to gain experience and expertise to build upon as you progress in your career.