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Fusion (Beginner)

Course Details

Course Description

Instructor Profile


	Time:		8:00am to 6:00pm
	Date:		Aug. 11-12 or Aug 20-21, 2010
	Location:		Miami, Florida
	Price (Miami):		$599 ($899 after July 11 for 1st August class & after July 20 for 2nd August class)
	Price (Online):		$399 ($599 after July 11 for 1st August class & after July 20 for 2nd August class)
	Miami vs Online:		MORE INFO
	Alternate Dates:		CLICK HERE


	What Photoshop is to still images, eyeon’s Fusion is to animations. This course is designed for users with less than 6 months production experience in Fusion and teaches students the tools essential for creating high quality composited animations. In this course, the instructor covers every major component of the compositing process as applied to the architectural visualization industry and each of the major tools utilized by large production houses. Students will learn countless tips and tricks that maximize productivity and efficiency that normally takes many years in a production environment to learn. Fusion is a relatively large and complex application – but by learning just the features that apply to visualizations, you’ll be learning everything you need to know to get ahead in the industry in the shortest possible time. This course requires no previous knowledge in Fusion but requires a fundamental level of knowledge in 3ds Max. Covers Fusion 6.1.


	Brian Smith began his 2D and 3D CAD studies in the early 90s and worked as an animation specialist in architectural, engineering, and landscaping firms in southwest Florida. He started his own company in 2001, specializing in the production of architectural animations and renderings, and a few years later teamed up with business partner Brian Zajac to cofound 3D Architectural Solutions (3DAS) in Sarasota, Florida. …[Read Bio ]

Session Outline

AUG. 11 & 20, 2010 (DAY 1)

0800-0900	Introduction to the software and opening discussion
0900-1000	UI & Software Configuration for optimal use
1000-1200	Working with layers & introducing footage with Photoshop comparisons
1300-1400	Building up the 2D Workspace – Operators and color correction
1400-1500	Working with the Schematic View
1500-1600	Nested Layers
1600-1700	Creating optical effects for production values
1700-1800	Rendering out our first sequence and finishing for “client” approval

AUG. 12 & 21, 2010 (DAY 2)

0800-0900	An introduction to 3D Workspaces
0900-1000	Tracking and stabilization of footage
1000-1100	Paint operator and fixing footage
1100-1200	Designing motion graphics and transitions for titles
1300-1400	Overview of preparing sequences in 3ds Max for compositing
1400-1600	Working with multiple layers and elements for optimal control
1600-1700	Final finishing grading, adding in titles, output of sequences
1700-1800	Final analysis of workflow and workshop and final Q&A / impromptu demos