Compositing
National Pathway
Kansas Pathway
Students will learn Adobe After Effects and create basic composites, as well as nested composites. They will gain hands on experience combining visual elements through techniques such as “green screen” and combining layered elements in the computer. Creating keyframes on the timeline, masking effects, movable mattes and text animation will be covered, along with selecting the correct resolution and file format to be handed off to the next step in the production pipeline. Students will also discuss the ethical issues involved with compositing. Prerequisites: IMD 120 Principles of Computer Graphics, IMD 125 Digital Storytelling, IMD 140 Digital Video Production I and IMD 150 Photoshop for Multimedia
Course Number
IMD 190 O
SB155
Yes