This class is focused on the animation of graphic elements and visual effects production.

The students are exposed to various techniques in video and film editing and compositing. Different film formats will be reviewed and analysed. Starting with simple graphic animations the participants are making themself familiar with keyframe animation and animation curves. Further effects will include: image adjustments, masking, chroma keying, wire removal, particle effects, rotoscoping...
Software used in class: Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, and digital video cameras.

By the beginning of the class, all students need an Archlab-Accout. Sign up at: www.archlab.tuwien.ac.at

Attending the first class is mandatory. Students that fail to come to the first class will be removed from the list.

Students are evaluated based on class attendence, various homework assignments and a final project.

Every student needs to have access to a digital film camera during this course.