INITIAL TRAINING
VFX Special Effects
Endowed with a particularly developed sense of observation, the VFX Supervisor (Digital Visual Effects) works on 3D sequences to integrate photo-realistic or artistic computer-generated images: smoke, fire, collision, explosion, clouds, water…
PRESENTATION
RUBIKA’s Digital Special Effects training course RUBIKA trains high-level technicians specialized in the realistic reproduction of visual effects.
Rich and demanding, the training places students in conditions like those of a professional studio. Through practical works, students discover the different stages of a project with special effects production
The last year of training is devoted to a short-animated film realized in team, presented in front of a professional jury. This project allows students to put into practice the skills acquired during their training.
TRAINING PLAN
ANIMATION SPECIALIZATION
MASTER
PROJECT
PRE-PRODUCTION OF THE GRADUATION FILM
WORKSHOP
3D NATURAL FLUIDS REPRODUCTIONS
INTERNSHIP
2 TO 4 MONTHS
EXPERTISE
PROJECT
INTENSIVE PRODUCTION OF A SHORT FILM IN TEAM
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
LEARN
To observe and reproduce reality
UNDERSTAND
The production line of an animated film
MASTER
The tools for creating digital special effects
REALIZE
Short animated films in team
DEVELOP
His/her culture of animation and his/her critical mind
ACQUIRE
The working methods of a professional studio
TEACHINGS
SOFTWARES
Houdini (Special Effects), Maya (Animation), ZBrush, Arnold (Rendering), Nuke (Compositing), After Effects…
VFX / DIGITAL CREATION
3D rendering, rigging, compositing, programming…
REALIZATION / MANAGEMENT
Editing, special effects, inlaying, previs, production management, team management…
ART DIRECTION
Matte painting, lighting, special effects, advanced modelling…
ADMISSIONS
Accessible at BAC+3 (degree level), the VFX Special Effects training course is aimed at those who are passionate about special effects and 3D image creation. Students are selected through an entrance exam, a motivation interview and their portfolio review (personal creations file).
ENTRANCE EXAM DATE
➔ April 24th, 2020
Registration deadline: April 3rd, 2020
REQUIREMENTS
➔ Technical fiber, Rigor, Adaptability
➔ Sense of observation and reproduction
➔ Aptitude for teamwork
TUITION FEES
➔ Master Cycle: 9500€/year
Possibility of scholarships
JOBS AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The special effects field is dynamic and job-creating. With a long tradition, France now plays a major role in digital effects. According to a study by the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC), nearly 4,000 people were working in this field in 2017, that’s an increase of 17% (556 jobs) in one year. Young graduates from France are highly sought after by international studios, especially in Montreal, where the employment sector employs more than 36,500 people.
VFX Special Effects training opens up a multitude of outlets and job opportunities:
— 3D Superviseur
— 3D Graphic Designer
— FX Artist
— Compositing Artist
— Concept Artist
— Rigging Artist
— Lighting Artist
— and many others…
TESTIMONIES
« Rubika allowed me to explore all the aspects of a 3D film production and gave me method, technique and know-how”
“Through its generalist approach, the school allowed me to discover the 3D professions in animated films cinema and to choose the branch I liked the most: surfacing.”
“Rubika trains some of the best French 3D artists because it teaches them how to learn. It made me grow in many ways. I gained a family!”
“Rubika offers a complete artistic and technical training to enter the demanding field of animated films.”
