What is compositing?
If you have passed your higher secondary examination (12th), then pursuing a course in composting & visual effects can be a good option. To become a Digital compositor, you have to be creative enough and must be acquainted with the VFX and compositing skills. If you are creative enough with the required skills, you can earn a very decent Salary job in the field of Digital composting
In film production, Composting has become an important step of film production. Now a days with the help of these techniques you can create unrealistic things and make them appear real. As a Compositor; you are creating 3D motion graphics or VFX. Green color Keying, blue color Keying, wire-rig removal, stereo conversion, compositing, hold out mattes, split screens, and even object or feature-based color grading are some of the techniques used in this craft.
Career Prospects
There are huge career prospects in this field of creativity and techniques. In the film industry; you can see so many Production House & news channels which make immense use of this technique. The television programs are also not to be underestimated, the field of mobile and internet although still not big enough, yet it should also see accelerated growth in the next couple of years. It is expected that digital forum will drive growth, and innovation will be the key that will be driven by creative expression.
Eligibility to become a Digital compositor
For doing specialized courses from reputed institutes, candidates must possess the qualification prescribed by the respective institutes/ colleges. Generally, Digital video editors often have a bachelor's or an academic Degree or Diploma in animation or media arts.
One can choose a diploma, bachelors or Master program as per own suitability. There are certain formats across which you can pursue courses. Innovative thinking to create visual effect, Problem-solving capacity, etc. are some major skills required. Also, Basic knowledge of computer Software, keying removal, integration with 3d tools, experience to meet the necessities of the client, etc. can impact the journey of a person in this field.One of the most significant thing that aspiring filmmakers must learn is to create a story with a shoe-string budget as it is always a big concern. On the lines of Robert Rodriguez's street-smart production 'El Mariachi', below are the 7 important steps to low-budget filmmaking.
Collaboration- You have to be extremely resourceful. Collaborate with people who are ambitious about filmmaking, just like you. Give, in order to get. If you need an editor for your film, collaborate with someone who is new and trying to make a mark or somebody who is still learning the tricks of the trade at any film making colleges in India or abroad. He would be someone who would give his best in editing your film. Similarly, if you need a sound artist, search for somebody who is young, fresh and wants to get noticed. If he wants to get noticed, he will probably work for free as well so you are sorted when it comes to budgeting. Try to get everyone on board but be very honest to tell if you don't have money. People, who still join you, would be the most passionate guys around.
Shoot with what you have- One of the primary concerns for students is that they don't have the latest Canon 5D Mark III or that awesome stabilizer so they won't be able to shoot. Well don't wait for that next big thing to arrive, rather shoot with what you have. For instance, forget a regular DSLR, if you just have an Android phone, write a script that revolves around a guy who loves making videos on mobile phone or is a selfie lover and what if his phone captures a murder during one such recording. You can shoot the entire film from the POV of a mobile camera.
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