VFS Compositing Series: Nuke Particle Systems (Online) April 28-May 14th

In 1987, Vancouver Film School introduced the world’s first true immersion film program. Today, VFS is Canada’s premier post-secondary entertainment arts institution, offering an immersive curriculum in film, animation, video game production, VR/AR development, motion and interactive design, programming, art/production foundation, and other related programs. VFS is known for providing high-quality education in accelerated timeframes. VFS alumni are consistently credited on the most successful products in the entertainment economies.

Vancouver Film School

In three weeks, build an advanced compositing skill set for the evolving 3D animation & VFX industry with VFS' online certificate course.

VFS Short-Track

Welcome to our Short-Track, online and on-campus learning platform. Featuring short-track workshops, certificate courses, and seasonal programs, our offerings span Film, 3D & VFX, Classical Animation, Game Design and  Creative Tech.

Course Details:Vancouver Film School has created a new, advanced online course designed for recent animation graduates or junior professionals. Through three, distinct modules, experienced cg artists can upskill in a highly sought-after sector of animation &amp; VFX, acquiring an enhanced skill set – and demo reel – that studios are looking for.Compositing has become a critical growth area within animation and VFX, as studios rely on skilled compositors to seamlessly integrate increasingly complex CG, virtual production, and effects-heavy pipelines. With tighter timelines and higher visual expectations, compositors are essential creative problem-solvers shaping the final look and quality of modern content.This is one of three courses in a series on advanced compositing. Courses can be taken in any order.Dates &amp; Times (PST):<ul><li>Tues April 28th 6pm-8pm</li><li>Thurs April 30th 6pm-8pm</li><li>Tues May 5th 6pm-8pm</li><li>Thurs May 7th 6pm-8pm</li><li>Tues May 12th 6pm-8pm</li><li>Thurs May 14th 6pm-8pm</li></ul>Location: Online via Microsoft TeamsCost: $600Learning Objectives:<ul><li>Camera Tracking / Match move Integration in Nuke</li><li>Nuke Particle Systems &amp; Simulation Integration</li><li>FX Compositing: Live-action elements, rendered FX, VDB workflows</li></ul>Prerequisites:<ul><li>Recent graduate of an established animation or VFX school, OR</li><li>Professional experience in animation and VFX, OR</li></ul><ul><li>A short, 1-minute demo reel that demonstrates your skills with 3D Animation &amp; VFX</li></ul>Advanced Compositing SeriesThis is one of VFS' three advanced, online compositing courses:VFS Compositing Series: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983816796441?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983816796441?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nuke Particle Systems</a><ul><li>Skills explored: Camera Tracking/ Match Move Integration in Nuke, Nuke Particle Systems &amp; Simulation Integration, FX Compositing</li><li>April 28 – May 14, 2026</li></ul>VFS Compositing Series: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983818620898?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983818620898?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Deep Compositing</a><ul><li>Skills explored: Advanced Full-3D Shot Compositing, AOVs, Deep Compositing</li><li>May 19 - June 4</li></ul>VFS Compositing Series: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983578698283?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983578698283?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Keying &amp; De-aging</a><ul><li>Skills explored: Advanced keying, set extensions &amp; environment integration, de-aging in Nuke</li><li>June 9 - June 25</li></ul>Courses can be taken in any order or on their own.

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