Film Production Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Houdini Pyro FX

21 ratings at Pluralsight

Creating visually stunning fire and pyro elements is a very important skill for a VFX Artist. You'll learn how to utilize Houdini's powerful Pyro Solver to source, simulate, and render your own convincing fire effects. Software required: Houdini 15.

• Pluralsight
• 4 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Fundamentals of DSLR Filmmaking

21 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

From video portraits to corporate profiles, transform your DSLR camera into a powerful tool for making exceptional films in these 39 lessons by a seasoned professional.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 13 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Photographic Illusions: Collage and Digital Compositing

Discover a three-part process for creating surrealistic photos that use in-camera and post-production techniques to trick the eye

• Domestika
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Environment Modeling Concepts in Maya

20 ratings at Pluralsight

When building computer generated models for games, film, or broadcast, believable environments, props, and sets are a vital component. Software required: Maya 2013.

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Futuristic User Interfaces for Movies and Games

Learn to design, render, and animate a detailed fictional universe for films or video games using Illustrator and After Effects.

• Domestika
• 17 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Exploring Human Muscles Setup in Maya

18 ratings at Pluralsight

Throughout these lessons, we'll learn how to create a deformation setup for a humanoid character using muscles from Maya toolset. Software required: Maya 2016.

• Pluralsight
• 6 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creating Cartoon Characters in CINEMA 4D

14 ratings at Pluralsight

Cartoony, stylized characters are prevalent in the world of TV and film CG, as well as video games.

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Taylre Jones, Film and Video Colorist

13 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Follow along with colorist Taylre Jones as he reveals insights from his grading process in DaVinci Resolve and before-and-after samples straight from his reel.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Fiery Skin Effects in NUKEX

12 ratings at Pluralsight

In this series of lessons, we will learn how to create a fiery skin effect you've probably seen on the big screen. Software required: NUKEX 9.0v5.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creating a Futuristic Set Extension in NUKE

11 ratings at Pluralsight

In this tutorial we'll learn how to retro-fit futuristic architectural buildings over modern-day infrastructure using Nuke 9X and Maya 2015. Software required: Nuke 9X and Maya 2015.

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

CG101: Compositing

11 ratings at Pluralsight

With this tutorial, we will take a software-independent look at some of the vital terminology that is required to build a solid foundation for learning some basics of compositing. Software required: none.

• Pluralsight
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Maya Dynamics: BOSS Ocean Simulations

12 ratings at Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to use the new BOSS Ocean Simulation system in Maya 2017. Software required: Autodesk Maya 2017.

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Translating personal experiences into film

Learn how to create a script and translate your personal stories into a short film.

• Domestika
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Illustration: Compositing Techniques

12 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Achieve more complex results in your illustrations with digital compositing. Learn how to merge visual components like light, color, and reflections into a final illustration.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Your First Day in NUKE Studio

10 ratings at Pluralsight

In this series of NUKE tutorials, we'll learn how to use the new flavor in the NUKE family: NUKE Studio. Software required: NUKE Studio 9.0, NUKEX 9.0.

• Pluralsight
• 4 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available