In this lab , you will learn about Chroma Keying, and use Adobe After Effects for digital compositing.
This is a critical task in creating digital special effects. Learn it well.

Please download the lab sheet and read the instructions before attending the lab session. You will be graded on the spot.

Download test images for this lab here:
>>> Test Set 1

After Effects help.

Keylight guide.

Selected student submissions from previous years:  h.mpg (5.7Mb), million.mp4 (3.6Mb), root3.mp4 (1.6Mb)

In this lab, you will clone yourself.  You will also learn how to do matching, motion tracking and color grading.  Again, you will make use of Adobe After Effects.

Please download the files and instructions here.

Selected student submissions from previous years: c.mp4 (8Mb), pi.mp4 (2Mb), root2.mp4 (45Mb)

In this assignment, you will learn matchmoving using Mocha in AE, and Matchmover in Maya. The goal is to insert a CG object into a real video footage in such a way as to match the camera motion. This is another important skill in creating realistic VFX, so learn it well. Please download the assignment here.

Previous year's Lab 3. Selected student submissions from previous years: e.mp4 (8.7Mb), one.avi (22Mb), googol.mp4 (13Mb)

In this assignment, you will use a chrome ball to capture an HDR image of an outdoor scene. Using this, you will then insert a CG object into the scene, and illuminate it using the HDR image. Done correctly, your CG object should look "correct", as if it was really part of the scene. Here's the assignment.