For enquiries, please email janowsd2@lsbu.ac.uk.
Course intake: Jan 2020
This course will develop your understanding of the concepts and technical processes involved in VFX.
It will introduce you to 2D and 3D compositing software. While working with this software, you will be exploring keying, masking and tracking. You will be introduced to the exciting and growing world of the VFX industry in London and the key contacts that will help you progress after postgraduate study.
Suitable for beginners looking to learn Blackmagic Fusion.
Yes, there are a number of Mac editing rooms at LSBU, some of which are individual editing suites. You will have access to these throughout the duration of the course.
Not at all. You can use the free version for the majority of lessons and then make use of our computers when we cross into Studio territory (1 lesson).
Your free copy of DaVinci Resolve can be accessed at home to practice on between sessions. You'll also have an official training book via PDF.
Date | Time |
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28 Jan | 6-9pm |
4 Feb | 6-9pm |
11 Feb | 6-9pm |
18 Feb | 6-9pm |
25 Feb | 6-9pm |
3 Mar | 6-9pm |
10 Mar | 6-9pm |
17 Mar | 6-9pm |
24 Mar | 6-9pm |
31 Mar | 6-9pm |
7 Apr | 6-9pm |
14 Apr | 6-9pm |
21 Apr | 6-9pm |
28 Apr | 6-9pm |
5 May | 6-9pm |
London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
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Yes! Following the completion of the course, you will be given an opportunity to sit the exam to become an accredited user in Blackmagic Design’s Fusion.
The course will be taught by Michael Healy and Ben Mallaby.
Michael Healy a post-production tutor with significant experience delivering classes based around colour grading at MET Film School, Academy Class, SAE Institute and Royal Holloway, University of London.
Michael has been a guest speaker for Fire Station Artists’ Studios in Dublin, returning for their Summer Skills Programme in 2019. He is an accredited Blackmagic Design trainer working closely with them to deliver courses based around DaVinci Resolve. His speciality is colour grading, but also enjoys teaching VFX, editing and post-production audio.
Ben Mallaby is a BAFTA-nominated comedy director of commercials and short films for festivals and online. He has recently completed a six-part web series for BBC3 with Tiger Aspect called ‘Climaxed’. His films have been screened at the BFI London Film Festival and have won awards internationally.