KATANA | Mastering LookDev & Lighting for the VFX industry

🚀 KATANA | Mastering LookDev & Lighting for the VFX industry 🎬

Course Headline

Advanced Insights to Workflows and Techniques using Arnold

Instructor Introduction

Meet Arvid Schneider, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the VFX industry. He's worked on some of the most visually stunning films like "Captain Marvel," "Aquaman," "Ready Player One," and "Jurassic World." Now, he's bringing his expertise to you through this comprehensive course.

Course Description

Arvid Schneider has crafted a detailed curriculum designed to elevate your skills in lighting and shading as a Texture and Shading Technical Director (TD). This course is a game-changer for those looking to excel in the competitive VFX industry. 🎯

Disclaimer: ⚠️

• This course is suitable for all levels but quickly progresses to intermediate and advanced topics! 🚀
• It's a blend of technical and artistic content, so expect a mix of theory and hands-on practice. 📚✏️
• We'll be using Katana on Windows with Arnold as our primary tools. The concepts covered are applicable to other platforms and renderers. 🖥️

Mastering Katana ✨

Dive deep into the world of LookDev & Lighting with a focus on Katana and Arnold. Here's what you can expect:

• Real Production Insights: Learn how the industry uses Katana in real-world scenarios.
• Understanding Workflows: Master navigation and operations within Katana.
• Creating Macros & Templates: Learn to develop powerful macros and templates to streamline your workflow.
• Advanced LookDev Techniques: Explore advanced look development practices.
• Lighting Mastery: Enhance your lighting skills with advanced techniques.
• Technical Deep Dive: Get hands-on with Oscript, Graph State Variables, Reference Expressions, Macros, Live Groups, and Variable Switches.

Brief Overview of the Course Content 📚

1. Introduction to Katana: Learn about installation, navigation, and understanding the user interface.
2. Principles of Look Development and Lighting: Lay the foundation for your skills in these areas.
3. Creating Advanced Look and Lighting Templates: Develop versatile templates that can be applied across various assets.
4. Look Development of Production Assets: Apply advanced techniques to bring production assets to life.
5. Shot Lighting: Learn how to light production assets for specific shots.
6. Rendering Shots: Understand the rendering process and best practices.
7. Compositing: Complete your workflow by integrating compositing principles.

What You Will Accomplish 🚀

• Become proficient with Katana at an advanced level.
• Gain the skills necessary to step directly into a VFX company.
• Develop custom workflows tailored to your projects.
• Create and customize your own tools, macros, and templates.

What this Course is NOT 🚫

• Not Just for Arnold: The principles taught here can be applied across different renderers.
• Not Only for Modelling or Texturing: Focus on the post-production pipeline where Katana shines.
• Not Teaching Programming Languages: While useful, this course concentrates on Katana's unique features and workflows.

Join Arvid Schneider in this journey through the complex but rewarding world of VFX LookDev & Lighting using Katana and Arnold. Elevate your career to new heights and become an integral part of the VFX industry with the knowledge and skills you'll gain from this course. 🌟

Enroll now and step into the future of VFX as a true expert! 🎞️✨