This module covers multimedia techniques for creating digital special effects video. It allows students to explore their creativity while extending their skills in multimedia technologies. Topics covered include elements of special effects, camera work, storyline and storyboard, digital compositing, matchmoving, video effects, CG effects, 2D/3D morphing, realistic rendering and case studies.  Students are required to analyse and critique the special effects in movies.  The module culminates in a short video project that demonstrates students' creativity and innovation in using various techniques to create a captivating and stunning digital special effects video.

Note: the old name for this module was: CS5245 Vision and Graphics for Special Effects.
 




After taking the module, a student should be able to perform the following tasks:


>> Analyze and critique special effects in movies and videos.
>> Generate realistic special effects by implementing algorithms and/or using existing software to express technical and artistic skills.
>> Produce a short video that demonstrates creative and innovative use of techniques for producing digital special effects.

Check here for Showcase Projects and all Student Projects.
 







CS3343 Digital Media Production and one of the following:
CS4243 Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition or
CS4247 Graphics Rendering Techniques or
CS4342 3D Modeling and Animation

Students without the prerequisites will have difficulties doing well in the assignments and project. You are strongly advised to pick up the prerequisites before taking this module.

Caution
This is a very interesting and fun module. At the same time, it is not an easy module because it takes a lot of effort to do well in the module.  Perseverance and a good eye for detail are key.  Before you take this module, please read the details about the Schedule, Labs, Critiques, and Project to see if you can meet the challenges.
 








Your achievements will be assessed as follows:

Items
Individual
Group
Lab Assignments
10%
10% 
Critique Assignment 1
10%
 
Critique Assignment 2
15%
  
IVLE Forum participation
5%
  
Project
 
 
   Project Proposal
 
5%
   Project Progress Update
  
5%
   Final Effect Video, comprising
 
 
   1. Artistic Creativity
 
10%
   2. Individual Component
10%
 
   3. Technique
 
10%
   "Making Of ..." Video
 
10%
Total
50%
50%



A/Prof. Terence Sim
Email: tsim@comp.nus.edu.sg
Web: www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~tsim


Updated: 11 January 2016