Course Info

VFX 420: Fundamentals of Virtual Production

This course is an introduction to the creation of in-camera visual effects on a virtual production stage. Topics include volume setup, camera tracking, virtual environment operation, screen management, and filming procedures.

FILM 401 or FILM 410 is a prerequisite for this class.

Fall 2025-2026

Section: 501
Class number: 15458
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor:

Spring 2024-2025


Section 601

Class number 35227
Meeting dates: 3/29/2025 - 6/13/2025
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0201 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 3/29/2025 - 6/13/2025
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED


Winter 2024-2025


Section 501

Class number 24888
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0201 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus