Creature Effects (CFX) is a vital part of the visual effects (VFX) production pipeline, and CFX TDs are responsible for bringing creatures, digital doubles and CG props and scenes to life, through the creation of realistic hair, fur, and cloth dynamics.Studying this program will equip you with specialist skills in CFX production, while you learn in a simulated studio environment on-site at Rising Sun Pictures. You’ll also graduate with your own industry standard CFX showreel.Adelaide University’s Graduate Certificate in Creature Effects will prepare you to work as a CFX TD in the visual effects industry. Designed in partnership with award winning VFX company Rising Sun Pictures (RSP), and delivered on site in their Adelaide studio, you’ll develop advanced skills in industry standard software like Maya and be taught by experienced CFX artists and supervisors.In this immersive qualification you’ll learn the specialised techniques and knowledge essential to crafting creature effects, alongside the career management skills and professional practice standards needed to work in a VFX studio. While learning the process of creating realistic creature and asset effects, you’ll get the opportunity to plan, iterate and deliver a project to meet a production brief and deadline to industry standards.

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