Visual Effects Course
for Film and TV 

Learn the fundamental and advanced skills
to become a digital compositor.

Apply now

New group starts 15.09.2023

Visual Effects Course
for Film and TV 

Learn the fundamental and advanced skills
to become a digital compositor.

Apply now

New group starts 15.09.2023

Our students work for the best studios in the world

Curriculum

An industry-proven methodology that can effectively prepare you to start working in the exciting world of animation

This course covers the concepts of visual effects in film production, the workflow, video and imaging technology, image processing, colour correction, tracking and matchmove, rotoscoping, keying, temporal operations and 2.5D virtual scenery, compositing and how the VFX field integrates computer graphics.

Our experienced mentors will gradually walk the students through the art of storytelling with visual effects giving insight into how visual effects fit into the more extensive film-making process.

Students will be encouraged to develop their creative filmmaking skills by having the opportunity to create and film shots for their final project on professional equipment with the help of our experienced film crew.

They will gain knowledge of the video and imaging technology and the fundamental tools and techniques used by the different artists in the 2D pipeline of the Visual Effects (VFX) industry and learn how to navigate through the industry-proven software. 

What will you learn?

  • Fundamentals of digital designs,
  • Layer-based compositing,
  • Clean plate & wire removal,
  • Concepts of set extension & CG integration
  • Match moving & camera tracking

Methods

Learn how CG elements can be integrated into live-action plates, specifically how these elements are digitally composited.
 
Concepts
 
Understand the concepts of visual effects, both analogue and digital, in film production. Be aware of real-world production problems and timelines.
 
Breakdown

  1. Rotoscoping

  2. Paint 

  3. Matchmove

  4. Compositing

Meet the trainers

Dragan Sretenovski

3D Animation development, supervisor. Rigging and Motion capture Technical Director.

Part of the fx3x family more than 24 Years.

Blagoja Kojcinovski

Rotoscoping
Supervisor

Part of the fx3x family more than 15 Years.

Aleksandar Vishemirski

Compositing
Supervisor

Part of the fx3x family more than 20 Years.

Bojan Tikvarovski

Q&A digital
surfacing

Part of the fx3x family more than 20 Years.

Natasha Minoska

Lighting Shading & Rendering

Working as 3D and animation artist in fx3x more than 20 Years.

Vladimir Georgievski

Machmove
Supervisor

Part of the fx3x family more than 10 Years.

Vasko Gjorgijovski

Rotoscoping
Supervisor

Part of the fx3x family fx3x more than 10 Years

Who is this
courses for?

We welcome anyone interested in learning the process and tasks of creating VFX for film and TV.

No certificates or degrees nor specific qualifications are required. You can be an aspiring artist, a novice in the VFX world or a creative ready for a career change. 

Our experienced mentors will gradually walk the students through the art of storytelling with visual effects giving insight into how visual effects fit into the bigger film-making process.

Apply now

We make artists ready

Gain real-world visual effects skills and training on industry-recognised applications, and become a highly-skilled, creative professional ready to work on blockbuster projects. 

Our industry-aligned creative and technical programs offer hands-on training perfect for a novice, a filmmaker wanting to enhance skills or a graduate preparing for the job market.  

Always up to date

Learn the best new workflows using new technologies and get prepared for the new challenges the industry brings in the future.

Learn from industry professionals 

Our mentors are experienced professionals working with the best VFX studios in the World.

Jump start your carrier

After the end of this course can use the opportunity to be part of fx3x cinesite team. 
 
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Testimonials

See what people are saying

The course was very comprehensive, extremely unique and professional. The mentors are wonderful, and they know the answers to all our questions.

The course exceeded my expectations. The trainers made the biggest impression on me with their approach and the whole atmosphere.

Katerina Kolchakovska, 22

VFX student

The advanced animation, rigging and rendering classes were the most challenging and interesting. The curriculum, the practical aspect of the course and the mentors were great! 

Rade Radevski, 21

3D modelling  and animation student

The hand on approach is especially useful, we have a mentor for each segment of the VFX process that you can ask everything. 

Working in 3D is always a team effort, and the Nest team allowed us to have direct contact with professionals from this amazing industry. 

Bojan Vrtev, 20

3D modelling  and animation student

The nest!

The educational centre Nest was born in the heart of the biggest post-production studio in Eastern Europe, fx3x serving the need for constant talent development. It quickly grew into the most extensive and unique educational program in the Balkans focused on training future VFX and 3D artists. 

Our mission is to continuously build the Nest to grow and nurture the next generations of aspiring VFX and 3D artists.

The Nest is equipped with industry-leading hardware and software (Autodesk Maya, SideFX Houdini, Nuke…), providing real-life projects and tasks for up to 30 students per course. 

Price and Scholarships

The regular price of this course is 3.750 euros. fx3x offers a scholarship opportunity for candidates ready to start their professional careers as part of their team.

Selected candidates will be awarded a 3.000 euros scholarship. The remaining 750 Euros can be paid in up to 6 instalments.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Enrolment

Anyone interested in learning the process and tasks of creating VFX for film and TV can enroll in this course.

No certificates or degrees nor specific qualifications are required. You can be an aspiring artist, a novice in the VFX world, or a creative ready for a career change. 

Apply by submitting the contact form on this page. Expect a call from our representative to schedule a brief interview with an Admissions or Academy team member. 

After you apply, an Admissions Coordinator will contact you for an initial assessment and either schedule a meeting or let you know if we cannot consider you at this time.

We receive a lot of applicants for our Academy courses, so we might not get back to you right away, especially if the next start date for the course is further out.

If you haven’t heard back from a member of the Admissions Team within 2-3 weeks of applying, please contact info@vfxnest.com with your name and the date of your applying. 

The interview exists to ensure you’re an appropriate fit for vfxNest. We’re seeking candidates who are interested in the film industry, passionate, creative, and dedicated to success.

Аbout the course

The new course starts on 15th of September.

The Course will take place in vfxNest Academy in Skopje, Macedonia. But the course can be followed online in real-time from any location online.

When selecting which location to apply to, there are a few things to consider. First, consider where you would like to work after your time at The Academy and, if you don’t already live there, whether you would be willing to relocate if you are offered a position.

Your eligibility will also be dependent on immigration/working rights in that location. If you will need a work permit or Visa, we will confirm with you if we can help support this and the likely delays to be incurred. You should also consider time zones, as learning and feedback will be conducted in the relevant timezone of the location of the course Trainer.

This is determined on a case-by-case basis. The Admissions Team will investigate your performance in the previous course, speak with your trainer and the Academy team, and make an informed decision.

If we feel that you can benefit from going through the Academy again or taking another course to become a better-rounded artist, and there were no other issues raised, then we can consider your request. We don’t want to waste your time or ours, so we will always give you the most direct answer and constructive feedback with the decision.

There are 30 places available for this semester.

Due to the advanced nature of our courses and programs and the high volume of projects and homework, it is recommended that students focus primarily on their studies while attending.

Prices & Payment

All courses are paid and contracted. The price is 3.750 Euros per course.

30 scholarships, 3000 Euros each, are available for selected talents that will sign the agreement to start working for fx3x after finishing the course.

Yes, you can pay the whole amount or the remaining 750 Euros, in the case of a Scholarship, in up to 6 installments.