Course Info

VFX 420: Fundamentals of Virtual Production

This course is an introduction to the creation of in-camera visual effects on a virtual production stage. Topics include volume setup, camera tracking, virtual environment operation, screen management, and filming procedures.

FILM 401 or FILM 410 is a prerequisite for this class.

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 15458
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P021A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Biju Dhanapalan | View syllabus

Spring 2024-2025


Section 601

Class number 35227
  • Meeting dates: 3/29/2025 - 6/13/2025
  • Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0201 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Biju Dhanapalan | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 3/29/2025 - 6/13/2025
  • Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P021A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Biju Dhanapalan | View syllabus


Winter 2024-2025


Section 501

Class number 24888
  • Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
  • Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0201 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Andrews | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
  • Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P021A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Brian Andrews | View syllabus