VFX Shot Creation from Scratch with Maya and After Effects (Udemy.com)

The untold story of Vicki Lau and her journey in re-creating a startling incident from scratch, using visual effects.

Created by: Vicki Lau

Produced in 2021

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What you will learn

  • Know what, when and how to create a visual effects shot from scratch using various software
  • Know how to use Autodesk Maya for 3D model creation
  • Know how to use Adobe Photoshop for the creation of textures
  • Know how to use Adobe After Effects for the compositing of a live-action shot
  • See through the entire process of finishing a visual effects shot
  • Compliment the visual effects skills picked up in the instructor's other VFX courses

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Overall Score : 92 / 100

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Course Description

Learn how to create a visual effects shot from scratch by being a part of an unfolding, untold story.
The First "Filmtorial" of Its Kind in MOOC Industry & Possibly, the World.

Using 3 different graphics software to solve footage shot from a mere mobile phone, learn by actually watching a short film story unfold whilst helping the story's main character create the final visual effects shot through the course's step-by-step guide to 3D modelling, texturing, animation, 2D tracking and compositing.
Why This Course?
  • Taught by a real professional in the visual effects and film industry who worked on actual Hollywood blockbusters
  • Actually be able to create your own visual effects shots from scratch, using your own mobile phone to capture usable footage
  • Learn only what is necessary to be able to see a shot from pre-production to final rendering of visual effects
  • Major and innovative leading course of a series of other more advanced visual effects tricks, tips and methods
  • Participate in a new e-learning movement and style of learning by watching and being a part of the short film as student characters


It's like 3 courses and a movie ticket, for the price of 1 course.

You will Learn How:
  • To use Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects effectively, based on the case shot provided
  • To plan to shoot your own custom visual effects shots
  • To solve problems with real world film shots and post-production scenarios


Whether you're a filmmaker, movie-goer or just an avid e-learner, be one of the first few students to experience a new style and movement of learning how to create your own visual effects shot from absolutely nothing.
Even if you don't want to become a visual effects artist, at least you will enjoy the film and experience.
2016 Vicki LauWho this course is for:
  • Film students and graduates interested in visual effects post-production
  • Professionals from other industries looking to learn visual effects post-production
  • Aspiring or new filmmakers
  • Movie-goers or short film lovers
  • Students of the instructor's other VFX courses
  • General students looking to learn something new in an interesting way

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Instructor Details

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Vicki started as a humble student of digital media back in the small city of Singapore with a background in visual effects and programming in film and television. Without any contacts or connections in the United States, she began her career at the age of 18 from Singapore, working her way up into the Hollywood film industry and landing her first break working on AMC's hit series, The Walking Dead (Season 4), as well as other movies such as Guardians of the Galaxy, War for the Planet of the Apes and the recent Aquaman.
Already recognized by her country and by major organizations as an expert in her field, Vicki has made great strides for someone her age, being in consistently high demand for jobs - averaging about 4 job offers and requests for interviews per freelance month(s) of availability, whilst her peers are still struggling to find their first entry-level position in the field. At only 24 years of age, she was one of the youngest speakers and presenters at the SMPTE Annual Technical Conference in its time, where she was a panelist and speaker for virtual reality in motion pictures.
She gave a TEDx talk on visual effects and virtual reality in May 2016 at Napa Valley, CA and in November 2018, was invited to speak as a k

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Reviews

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So far, I am having a great time.

I learn a lot more about 3D VFX and Modelling

your communication is great

Excellent course and good materials too. I personally liked the interweaving of clips and tutorials actually.

A very interesting presentation of teaching and entertainment. Based on what I had watched thus far, not only are the concepts memorable but the film sections are also engaging and keeps me wanting for more. Cannot wait to finish this course. Thank you.

Good tips and tricks using practical examples. However, the pretense of the course was a little cheesy and become tiresome towards to the end.

gostei pq ela explica o motivo do que esta sendo feito agora para ser usado depois e o que nao fazer no momento

I have some knowledge with Maya beginning with 2010 to date. So, this is good!

I love her teaching style. She makes me laugh which keeps me interested and she also knows her stuff!