What you'll get
- 10+ Hours
- 1 Courses
- Course Completion Certificates
- Self-paced Courses
- Technical Support
- Case Studies
- Download Curriculum
Synopsis
- Provides a comprehensive overview of Silhouette FX, covering its core rotoscoping capabilities and a wide range of visual effects techniques, progressing from foundational concepts to advanced applications.
- Designed as a self-paced video-based learning program, allowing learners to study flexibly and revisit content anytime during the one-year access period.
- Suitable for individuals who are committed to building a professional career in animation or visual effects, regardless of prior industry experience.
- Recommends a basic understanding of machine learning to grasp certain advanced concepts better, though motivated learners can still succeed without it.
- Awards a Course Completion Certificate upon successful completion, confirming the learner’s participation and skill development.
- Offers authenticated digital certificates along with distinct project links that participants can include on their resumes or showcase on professional platforms such as LinkedIn to demonstrate hands-on skills.
Content
| Courses | No. of Hours | Certificates | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| SilhouetteFX - Comprehensive Training | 10h 03m | ✔ | View Curriculum |
Description
Silhouette FX is a professional visual effects application introduced by Silhouette FX LLC in 2005. Initially created as a specialized rotoscoping solution for the VFX industry, the software later evolved into a comprehensive visual effects suite. Over time, it expanded its capabilities to include advanced painting, keying, and tracking tools. To date, seven major versions have been released, with the most recent update launched in July 2018. Version 5 marked a significant milestone by introducing enhanced features, including improvements to tracking, image rendering, and 2D-to-3D conversion workflows.
The application runs on major platforms such as Windows, Linux, and macOS, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of production environments. Silhouette FX is widely used across the film industry and has played a key role in creating visual effects for many major Hollywood films, including Avatar, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, Beauty and the Beast, Ben-Hur, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Fantastic Four, among others.
Silhouette FX offers a rich set of tools to help visual effects professionals create highly realistic, visually compelling results. It also handles numerous file formats, enabling seamless imports and efficient integration with print-and-cut workflows. The software also provides advanced text manipulation options, including word and letter wrapping, spacing control, and alignment adjustments. In addition, its freehand drawing capabilities allow artists to create custom designs and accurately resize visuals to precise specifications.
Sample Certificate
Requirements
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in visual effects, animation, or filmmaking, as enthusiasm for the field helps learners stay focused and gain deeper expertise with Silhouette FX.
- Possesses basic computer literacy, including familiarity with operating systems and system settings required to run and manage professional software tools.
- Has a foundational understanding of programming concepts, which supports the creation of more advanced and refined visual effects.
- Use a personal computer with Silhouette FX installed before starting the training, preferably the latest version, to access enhanced features and modern workflows.
- Meets the minimum system specifications required to run the software effectively:
- Supports Windows, macOS, or Linux operating systems
- Requires a dual-core Intel processor with 1336 × 768 resolution for Windows-based stereo work
- Requires a dual-core Intel or AMD processor for Linux systems
- Includes at least 1 GB of RAM
- Provides a minimum of 2 GB of available hard disk space
Target Audience
- Professionals currently working with other design or VFX tools who want to expand their skill set and explore new creative workflows.
- Graduates from animation or related disciplines seeking to build a strong foundation and launch a career in visual effects.
- Individuals with an interest in 3D modeling who aim to design and develop structured, high-quality models.
- Professionals planning a career transition into 3D and VFX tools such as 3ds Max and related technologies.
- Civil engineers who wish to apply advanced visualization and modeling techniques to enhance their professional capabilities.
