Advanced Program in VFX — AI Integrated
VFX pipeline: video editing, layer- and node-based compositing, 3D fundamentals, matchmoving, lighting & look development, fluid simulation, tracking, and roto & paint — with AI tools for background generation, object removal and motion tracking.
About The Advanced Program in VFX
Reliance Animation Academy is part of Reliance Entertainment's media group and is backed by its own production house, Reliance Animation Studios — the studio behind popular IPs such as Little Singham and Golmaal Jr., produced in partnership with filmmaker Rohit Shetty. This 12-month advanced program delivers complete hands-on mastery over modern visual effects, combining core production pipelines with next-generation generative AI tools for film, television, and commercial media.
What You'll Learn:
Video editing, audio engineering & cinematic post-production in Premiere Pro and Audition.
Layer-based (After Effects) and node-based compositing (Foundry Nuke) for feature film visual effects.
3D fundamentals, asset modelling, shading, and character look development in Autodesk Maya.
3D Camera Matchmoving & tracking in 3D Equalizer / PFTrack, plus planar tracking in Mocha.
Lighting & look development in Arnold, plus 3D fluid and dynamic simulations using RealFlow.
Rotoscopy & paint in Silhouette FX, alongside AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney) for background generation, object removal, and motion tracking.
Internship & Placement Support:
Showreel Development
Build a professional portfolio and showreel showcasing live-action and CGI visual effects breakdowns.
AI-Powered VFX Workflows
Harness ChatGPT, Claude, and Midjourney to automate concepts, AI object removal, and tracking.
Career Guidance
Dedicated career guidance and mentoring to help you identify your specialization in Compositing, Matchmove, or 3D FX.
Placement Assistance
1-on-1 interview preparation, technical test prep, showreel polish, and direct studio hiring support.
Syllabus Overview (2 Semesters)
Our 12-month program is structured into 2 progressive semesters covering the complete visual effects production pipeline:
- Image Editing & Matte Prep (Photoshop)
- Audio Editing, Foley & Sound Design (Audition)
- Video Editing & Cinematic Storytelling (Premiere Pro)
- Layer-Based Compositing & 2D Motion FX (After Effects)
- 3D Modelling Fundamentals & Texturing (Maya)
- Lighting & Look Development (Arnold)
- AI Concept Generation & Background Creation (Midjourney, ChatGPT, Claude)
- 3D Camera Matchmoving & Solving (3D Equalizer / PFTrack)
- Planar Tracking & Screen Inserts (Mocha)
- Rotoscopy & Stereo Paint (Silhouette)
- 3D Fluid & Dynamics Simulation (RealFlow)
- Node-Based Multi-Channel Compositing (Foundry Nuke)
- Chroma Keying, CGI Integration & Color Grading (Nuke)
- AI Tools for Object Removal, Inpainting & Motion Tracking
- Portfolio & VFX Showreel Development
Software & Tools Covered
Master industry-standard visual effects production tools alongside next-generation Generative AI suites:
Industry Standard Suites:
Photoshop
Matte Prep & Image EditingAudition
Audio Editing & FoleyPremiere Pro
Video Editing & SequencingAfter Effects
Layer Compositing & Motion FXMaya
3D Modelling & Asset Creation3D Equalizer / PFTrack
3D Matchmoving & Camera SolvingArnold
Lighting & Look DevelopmentRealFlow
3D Fluid SimulationMocha
Planar Tracking & StabilizationSilhouette
Rotoscopy & PaintNuke
Node-Based Compositing★ Integrated AI Tools:
ChatGPT
Scripting & Workflow IdeationClaude
VFX Prompts & Creative AutomationMidjourney
AI Background & Environment ConceptCareer Roles & Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Program in VFX are ready to take on top-tier roles across studios, production houses, advertising, and digital media:
VFX Artist
Design and produce dynamic visual effects for feature films, episodic series, and advertisements.
Compositing Artist
Assemble live-action footage and CGI passes into seamless, photorealistic shots in Nuke & After Effects.
Roto Artist
Create accurate articulated mattes, motion blur isolation, and clean plate extractions in Silhouette.
Matchmove Artist
Reconstruct camera moves and solve 3D tracking data using 3D Equalizer / PFTrack and Mocha.
Video Editor
Cut, pace, and assemble high-impact cinematic edits, narrative sequences, and commercial spots.
Colour Grading Artist
Set cinematic visual moods, balance color gamuts, and maintain tonal consistency across shots.
CGI Artist
Model, texture, and light 3D assets and environments for photorealistic live-action integration.
Motion Graphics Artist
Design striking title sequences, broadcast graphics, kinetic typography, and promotional animations.
AI Content Creator
Leverage modern generative AI tools (Midjourney, ChatGPT, Claude) for rapid visual asset creation.
Digital Media Artist
Produce engaging high-quality VFX and creative media content for web, streaming, and social channels.
Why Reliance Academy?
Step into India's premier studio-backed animation & VFX ecosystem designed for real-world studio success:
Studio Backed
Backed by Reliance Animation Studios & Reliance Entertainment media network.
Placement Assistance
Dedicated career guidance, interview prep, showreel review, and hiring support.
AI Integrated
Master cutting-edge generative AI alongside core industry-standard VFX suites.
Active Alumni Network
Alumni working across leading VFX, gaming, and post-production studios.