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ADVFX PLUS

Advanced Program in Visual Effects

Create the Visuals That Cameras Can't Capture

Some stories need more than a camera. They need digital worlds, invisible effects, impossible environments, and seamless visual storytelling. ADVFX PLUS is an advanced VFX program designed for students who want to move beyond the basics and develop professional skills across compositing, motion tracking, rotoscopy, CGI, 3D design, dynamic effects, and post-production. At MAAC Tambaram, students can develop practical VFX skills through structured training, production-oriented projects, and industry-relevant tools — preparing them for creative roles across films, OTT, advertising, gaming, and digital media.

Start Your VFX Journey Explore Curriculum
650 Hours with CareerX
698 Hours with CreatorX & CareerX
Industry Certificate
Small-Batch Training
ADVFX PLUS Advanced Program in Visual Effects at MAAC Tambaram
Industry Standard Foundry Nuke & Houdini
Dual Pathway Studio & Creator Track
ADVFX PLUS Visual Effects pipeline and workstation at MAAC Tambaram
Advanced VFX Pipeline
Program Overview

What Is ADVFX PLUS?

ADVFX PLUS is an advanced visual effects program created for students who want to understand both the creative and technical sides of VFX production. The course takes you through the VFX pipeline — beginning with pre-production and cinematography and progressing into compositing, motion graphics, 3D design, tracking, digital effects, and post-production.

For students looking for VFX training in Chennai, the program provides an opportunity to learn through practical assignments and production-focused workflows rather than simply studying individual software tools. The goal is to help you understand how different VFX disciplines work together to create polished visual sequences.

Key Program Highlights

Hands-on Projects | Industry-Relevant Tools | Demo Reel Development | Career Guidance | Small-Batch Learning

Complete VFX Workflow

Learn VFX From Foundation
to Advanced Production

Build the Skills Behind Professional Visual Effects

A strong VFX artist needs more than software knowledge. You need to understand how a shot is planned, captured, prepared, enhanced, and completed. ADVFX PLUS covers key areas of the VFX workflow.

01

Pre-Production

Understand how VFX shots are planned, broken down, and organised before production begins.

02

Storyboarding

Visualise sequences and plan shots before moving into production.

03

Cinematography

Learn the fundamentals of camera work, composition, plate photography, and visual storytelling for VFX.

04

Photography Fundamentals

Develop an understanding of exposure, lighting, composition, and image capture that supports VFX production.

05

Digital Design

Create visual assets and concepts that support VFX sequences and digital production.

06

Layer-Based Compositing

Combine multiple visual elements into a seamless final image using professional compositing workflows.

07

Clean Plate & Wire Removal

Learn techniques for removing unwanted objects, wires, and elements from footage while maintaining believable backgrounds.

08

Motion Graphics

Create animated graphic elements and visual content for films, advertising, digital media, and branded content.

09

3D Design

Develop 3D elements that can be integrated into live-action footage and digital environments.

Two Learning Pathways

CareerX & CreatorX

Two Learning Pathways. One Creative Direction.

ADVFX PLUS is powered by CareerX and CreatorX, bringing industry-oriented learning and creator-focused development into the program.

CareerX • 650 Hours

Studio Track

The Studio Track focuses on production-oriented learning and industry workflows.

  • Industry-academia learning
  • Studio-aligned training
  • Live case studies
  • End-to-end production workflows
CreatorX • 698 Hours

Creator Track

The Creator Track helps students understand how creative skills can be developed into independent professional opportunities.

  • Freelance and gig economy readiness
  • Project and client management
  • Personal brand development
  • IP creation and monetisation
  • Entrepreneurship mindset
  • Industry expert guidance
Advanced VFX skills, CG integration and motion tracking at MAAC Tambaram
Advanced Specialisation

Advanced VFX Skills

Take Your Visual Effects Skills Further

ADVFX PLUS moves beyond basic VFX techniques and introduces students to specialised areas used in professional production.

Advanced Compositing Work with multiple layers, digital elements, effects, and live-action footage to create convincing final shots.
Motion Tracking Track movement within footage to accurately integrate digital elements into real-world scenes.
Rotoscopy Create accurate mattes and masks for isolating subjects and preparing footage for compositing.
CG Integration Learn how computer-generated elements can be matched with live-action footage for believable results.
Dynamic Effects Explore digital effects and simulations that add movement, atmosphere, and realism to visual sequences.
Virtual Cinematography Understand how cameras, environments, and digital assets can be used to create cinematic shots beyond traditional production methods.
Match Moving Develop tracking data that allows 3D elements to follow the movement and perspective of a live-action camera.
Matte Painting Create and enhance digital environments, backgrounds, and set extensions for cinematic production.
Industry Toolset

Industry Tools
You Can Learn

Work With Professional VFX Software. ADVFX PLUS introduces students to a wide range of tools used across VFX, animation, compositing, 3D production, editing, and digital content creation.

VFX & Compositing

Node-Based Compositing Foundry Nuke
Layer-Based VFX & Motion Adobe After Effects
Planar Tracking Mocha
Advanced Roto & Paint SilhouetteFX

3D & Digital Production

3D Modelling & Rigging Autodesk Maya
3D Production & Environments Autodesk 3ds Max
Procedural Dynamic FX Houdini
PBR Texturing Adobe Substance 3D Painter
3D Scene Staging Adobe Substance 3D Stager
LookDev & Lighting Katana
Photogrammetry & 3D Scan Reality Capture
Dynamic 3D Cloth Marvelous Designer

Editing & Post-Production

Non-Linear Video Editing Adobe Premiere
Audio Sync & Sound Adobe Audition
Color Grading & Finishing DaVinci Resolve

Design & Pre-Production

Matte Painting & Concepts Adobe Photoshop
Pre-Vis & Storyboarding Storyboarder
Material Capture Adobe Sampler

AI-Assisted Creative Tools

Explore modern AI tools that can support ideation, concept development, visual generation, content creation, and creative workflows.

ChatGPT Leonardo AI Midjourney Sora Runway ML ElevenLabs Suno AI Comfy UI Firefly Canva AI
From Live Footage to Cinematic Visuals at MAAC Tambaram
VFX
Cinematic Realism

From Live Footage to
Cinematic Visuals

Make Digital Elements Feel Real

The most effective VFX often goes unnoticed. A successful shot does not simply show an effect. It makes the audience believe that the effect belongs in the scene.

Through ADVFX PLUS, students can explore how compositing, tracking, rotoscoping, 3D elements, lighting, effects, and digital environments can work together to create believable visual storytelling.

This makes VFX valuable across:

Films OTT Television Advertising Gaming Music Videos Digital Media
The MAAC Tambaram Advantage

Why Choose ADVFX PLUS
at MAAC Tambaram?

Learn. Practice. Build.

Advanced VFX Learning

Move from fundamental concepts into specialised VFX techniques and production workflows.

Learn Across Multiple VFX Disciplines

Develop knowledge across compositing, tracking, rotoscoping, 3D, FX, motion graphics, and post-production.

Industry-Relevant Software

Gain exposure to professional tools used across different stages of visual effects production.

Practical Project Work

Apply your learning through assignments and projects that help you understand real production challenges.

Demo Reel Development

Build selected creative work that can demonstrate your technical and artistic abilities.

Small-Batch Training

Learn in a focused environment where students can receive personalised guidance and feedback.

Target Audience

Who Is
ADVFX PLUS For?

ADVFX PLUS can be a suitable choice for students who:

VFX career students at MAAC Tambaram
VFX Career Aspirants Want to build a career in visual effects
Films & OTT Creatives Are interested in films, OTT, advertising, or digital content
Compositing & VFX Artists Want to learn professional compositing and VFX workflows
Cinematic Storytellers Enjoy creating cinematic visuals and digital effects
3D & CGI Enthusiasts Want to explore 3D, CGI, tracking, and simulations
Chennai VFX Learners Are looking for advanced VFX training in Chennai
Showreel & Portfolio Builders Want to develop a portfolio or demo reel for creative careers

You don't need to know everything before you begin. The course is designed to help you build your skills progressively and understand how different VFX disciplines connect within a production pipeline.

Showcase Your Work

Build Your
VFX Portfolio

Your Demo Reel Shows What You Can Do

In the VFX industry, your work is one of the strongest ways to demonstrate your ability. During your learning journey, focus on creating projects that showcase different skills rather than filling your portfolio with similar work. Your portfolio can include:

Compositing Shots

Multi-layered live and CG element integration.

Rotoscopy Work

Accurate articulating subject mattes.

Camera Tracking

3D matchmoved and planar camera solves.

CG Integration

Seamless lighting, shading and shadow contact.

Matte Painting

Digital environments and cinematic set extensions.

Motion Graphics

Dynamic animated graphics and visual titles.

3D Elements

Custom 3D props, creatures, and digital models.

Digital Environments

Immersive 3D environments and matte projections.

FX & Simulation Work

Smoke, fire, water, explosions, and particle FX.

VFX Breakdowns

Before-and-after shot breakdowns showcasing technique.

Learn the technique. Create the shot. Show the result.

ADVFX PLUS Demo reel and portfolio breakdown at MAAC Tambaram
Professional VFX Demo Reel Showcasing shot breakdowns, rotoscopy, CG integration, and simulations to top global studios.
Aspiring VFX Artists training at MAAC Tambaram studio
Industry Pathway
Creative Career Pathway

ADVFX PLUS for
Aspiring VFX Artists

Go Beyond Learning Software

Professional VFX requires an understanding of visual storytelling, production workflows, precision, patience, and creative problem-solving. ADVFX PLUS brings these areas together to help students develop a broader understanding of visual effects production.

Structured VFX Training in Chennai

If you are searching for a VFX institute in Chennai where you can explore both creative and technical VFX skills, ADVFX PLUS provides a structured pathway into the field.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the ADVFX PLUS program at MAAC Tambaram.

ADVFX PLUS is an advanced visual effects program covering areas such as compositing, motion tracking, rotoscoping, 3D design, motion graphics, digital effects, and VFX production workflows.
The source lists the course duration as 650 hours with CareerX and 698 hours with CreatorX and CareerX.
The program covers a broad range of tools including Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Foundry Nuke, Houdini, Mocha, SilhouetteFX, DaVinci Resolve, Substance 3D tools, and other creative technologies.
Students can develop skills in pre-production, storyboarding, cinematography, digital design, compositing, rotoscoping, motion tracking, 3D design, FX, CG integration, and other VFX production techniques.
Depending on your skills and portfolio, you can explore roles such as VFX Compositor, FX Artist, Rotoscoping Artist, Matchmove Artist, Matte Painter, Motion Graphics Artist, Pre-Visualization Artist, BG Prep Artist, VFX Generalist, and other creative production roles.
Yes. ADVFX PLUS is designed as an advanced VFX learning program for students who want to develop practical skills across multiple stages of visual effects production and prepare for creative industry roles.
Free Career Counselling & Portfolio Review

Start Your VFX Journey

Speak with our MAAC Tambaram counsellors for course guidance, batch schedules, and curriculum details.

Practical Project-Based Training

Learn using studio-grade pipelines, digital tablets, and professional software.

Expert Mentorship & Guidance

Continuous feedback on your artwork, 3D modeling, animation, and video edits.

Portfolio & Career Support

Assistance with demo reel compilation, resume reviews, and interview prep.

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