This course focuses on teaching students how to create beautiful and cinematic key frame illustrations. Using a mix of rendering techniques, we will tackle important elements of creating key frames such as composition, color, mood, and lighting. The course will be composed of two parts: first, we will study the fundamentals behind cinematic images in order to get familiar with those structures and languages. In the second part, students will tackle a small project where the goal is to create a set of key frames using the knowledge learned in the past weeks. This course will help students’ work to develop a more cinematic feeling, as well as improve their workflow using industry-standard techniques.
Note: 3D rendering techniques will be incorporated into the rendering workflow; students may opt to do the assignments using only 2D techniques, but use of 3D is recommended. Furthermore, students will have access to resources such as 3D assets in order to complete certain aspects of the assignments if needed. Prospective students are welcome to submit portfolios or samples of work for skill level
