Visual Effects (VFX) Course — VFX | Storyboard VFX

VFX

Industry-grade VFX training covering compositing, rotoscoping, matchmove, FX simulations, and cinematic pipelines used in feature film and OTT productions.

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99%
Placement Record
5L+
Students Trained
20+
Industry Awards
15+
Years of Experience

Duration
14 months · feature-film pipeline programme
Modes available
Offline
Level
All
Language
English + Hindi
Next batch
July 2026 · starts in 7 weeks
Certification
Storyboard Diploma · ISO 9001:2015 quality-managed institute

What you will learn

By the end of Visual Effects (VFX), you will be able to:

Composite live-action shots in Nuke at feature-film standard

Roto, paint, and clean-plate prep for VFX pipelines

Match-move and camera-track for CG integration

Simulate FX — fire, smoke, destruction, water — in Houdini

Light and render CG elements into live plates

Read and execute studio shot briefs

Build a feature-quality demo reel for studio submission

Navigate the VFX shot pipeline at OTT and theatrical studios

Software & tools

The industry toolchain — taught at production depth.

Labs run licensed copies of the core tools. Intro tracks give you working familiarity with adjacent software you will encounter on the job.

Nuke

Core toolchain

Houdini

Core toolchain

Autodesk Maya

Core toolchain

Silhouette

Core toolchain

PFTrack

Core toolchain

Mocha Pro

Intro track

Adobe After Effects

Intro track

DaVinci Resolve

Intro track

Curriculum · 6 modules

Module by module, project by project.

A studio-first curriculum delivered by A+ certified faculty with active industry practice. Every module ships a portfolio-worthy deliverable.

Module 01 · Weeks 1–6

VFX Pipeline & Production Foundations

How a VFX shot moves through a studio
Live plates, briefs, and shot context
Colour, gamma, and linear workflow
Industry tools tour — Nuke, Houdini, Maya

Module 02 · Weeks 7–12

Roto, Paint & Clean Plate

Roto in Nuke and Silhouette
Wire and rig removal
Clean plate generation
Studio QC standards

Module 03 · Weeks 13–18

Matchmove & Camera Tracking

2D and 3D tracking in Nuke / PFTrack
Set survey data and lens distortion
Object track and body track
Handoff to CG departments

Module 04 · Weeks 19–32

Compositing in Nuke

Node-based compositing principles
CG + live plate integration
Keying, despill, and edge work
Multi-pass compositing and grading

Module 05 · Weeks 33–46

FX in Houdini

Houdini fundamentals and SOP/DOP
Pyro — fire, smoke, explosions
RBD — destruction and rigid bodies
FLIP — water and liquids

Module 06 · Weeks 47–60

Capstone VFX Shot + Reel

Full shot — roto, track, CG, FX, comp
Reel cut for studio submission
Interview and portfolio review
Studio shadowing and placement push

Capstone projects

What you ship by the end.

Every VFX learner walks out with portfolio-strength deliverables — the work that lands the interview, not generic exercises.

Project 01

Clean Plate + Wire Removal Set

Three live plates cleaned, rotoed, and prepped to studio QC standard.

Deliverable: Nuke scripts + QT renders

Project 02

CG Integration Shot

A CG element tracked, lit, and composited into a live plate — feature-quality finish.

Deliverable: Composited shot + breakdown

Project 03

Capstone FX + Comp Shot

A full VFX shot — Houdini simulation, CG render, comp — pitched as a studio submission.

Deliverable: 8 – 12 second cinematic shot + breakdown reel

Career outcomes · jobs you can land

The roles Visual Effects (VFX) graduates step into.

Salary ranges are calibrated against current Indian market data for entry and mid-career professionals. Demand reflects active hiring across the discipline.

Compositor (Nuke)

Top-paid VFX role at feature and OTT studios.

Entry-level

₹3 – 5 LPA

Mid-career

₹9 – 22 LPA

Very high demand

FX Artist (Houdini)

Highest-paid VFX specialisation — sim-heavy films and OTT shows.

Entry-level

₹3.5 – 6 LPA

Mid-career

₹10 – 25 LPA

Very high demand

Roto / Paint Artist

Most common entry point into the VFX industry.

Entry-level

₹2.5 – 4 LPA

Mid-career

₹5 – 10 LPA

High demand

Matchmove Artist

Entry-level

₹3 – 5 LPA

Mid-career

₹7 – 14 LPA

High demand

Lighting / Lookdev Artist

Entry-level

₹3 – 5 LPA

Mid-career

₹8 – 16 LPA

High demand

VFX Generalist

Entry-level

₹3 – 5 LPA

Mid-career

₹7 – 14 LPA

High demand

Studios & companies hiring this skill set

DNEG
MPC
Framestore
Technicolor
Redchillies VFX
Prime Focus
NY VFXWAALA
Phantom FX
Yash Raj Films

Hiring varies by cycle and portfolio strength. Placement is supported, not guaranteed.

Why Storyboard

Built for outcomes, not just qualifications.

Mumbai’s premier creative-media institute since 2015 — accredited, awarded, and trusted by 5L+ students across 14 disciplines.

A+ Certified Faculty Members

Guaranteed* Job Placement

Affordable Course Fees

Professional Industry Expertise

Industry Studio Visits

Boundless Practice Hours

Skill-Based Training

Industry Expert Presentations

Perpetual Career Support

Faculty

Working professionals, not just teachers.

Every VFX instructor at Storyboard is an A+ certified faculty member with active industry practice. They teach the work they ship.

A. Iyer

Head of Animation Department

15+ years across feature animation and OTT — taught 1,000+ animators across studios in Mumbai and Hyderabad.

R. Deshmukh

Lead Compositor · VFX

Feature-film compositor with credits across OTT originals. Trains Nuke and Houdini cohorts at studio depth.

Faculty rosters rotate by cohort. Final instructor allocation is shared during your enquiry call.

Fees & next batch

Affordable today. EMI-friendly. Scholarship-eligible.

We keep fees transparent and structure-friendly. Final pricing is shared during your admissions call along with cohort dates and scholarship eligibility.

Programme fee

Request fee structure

Shared during admissions call

EMI options

EMI options available

0% interest via partner NBFCs (eligibility-based)

Scholarships

Merit-based slabs

Showreel-based scholarships available. Ask admissions.

Admissions team: Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

FAQs

Common questions about Visual Effects (VFX).

Got something not covered here? Our admissions team responds within 24 hours, Monday – Saturday.

Is VFX the same as 3D Animation?

No. 3D Animation focuses on character performance and modeling. VFX integrates CG elements into live action — compositing, FX simulation, and matchmove are the core crafts.

Which is the most in-demand VFX skill in India?

Compositing (Nuke) and FX (Houdini) are the most in-demand and highest-paid VFX specialisations as of 2026.

Will I work with real film footage?

Yes. Studio-grade plates are provided across modules, and the capstone uses original footage you shoot or source.

Do I need to know Maya or Houdini before joining?

No. The pipeline foundations module covers the tools, and the rest of the curriculum builds production depth from there.

How long until I am studio-ready?

The 14-month programme is calibrated against studio entry pipelines. Many learners take entry-level roto/paint or matchmove roles by month 10.

What career paths are open after VFX?

Compositor, FX artist, roto/paint, matchmove, lighting, lookdev, and generalist roles — across feature film, OTT, advertising, and gaming cinematics.

When does the next batch start?

The next intake begins July 2026. Speak to admissions for cohort options.

Enquire

Get the syllabus, fees, and next batch dates.

Send a quick enquiry. Our admissions team will respond within 24 hours with the VFX brief, fee structure, scholarship eligibility, and the next cohort start date.

· Full module-by-module curriculum
· Fee structure + EMI options
· Scholarship eligibility
· Demo class invitation

Ready to start

Ready to start with Visual Effects (VFX)?

Send us a quick enquiry — we will share the syllabus, fees, scholarship eligibility, and your next-batch options within 24 hours.

Visual Effects (VFX). Compositing, FX, and the invisible art of belief.

By the end of Visual Effects (VFX), you will be able to:

The industry toolchain — taught at production depth.

Module by module, project by project.