VISUAL EFFECTS COMPOSITING

WHAT DOES A COMPOSITOR DO?

The Compositor combines elements filmed during production with Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) created by other artists to blend them together seamlessly. Compositors also fix problems in the footage that occurred during filming, and find methods to enhance VFX shots to better match the director’s vision.

All of the final pieces are assembled by Compositors, who can transform a shot into something spectacular that initially was not possible.

OUR COMPOSITING PROGRAM

Create seamless composites and cinematic shots. Campus VFX’s Compositing program (5.5 or 12 months) offers focused, studio-style training in Nuke. You’ll sharpen your skills through a range of production tasks while building a strong demo reel, learning to work efficiently, solve creative challenges, and collaborate within a professional VFX pipeline. This program prepares you to work as a Compositor in film, television, or other media industries.

COMPOSITING program OPTIONS

5.5-month ONLINE

BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE Program

ONLINE OR ON CAMPUS

MONTREAL

Build strong foundational compositing skills with focused, hands-on Nuke training from wherever you are. This online program is designed to help you develop core compositing knowledge while staying connected with peers, sharing problem-solving, and receiving guidance from industry instructors.

When you're ready, you can take your training further with our advanced compositing program.

Learn how to do Green Screen Composite / Keying, Rotoscoping, Tracking, 2D Compositing (Logo Replacements, Muzzle Flashes, Screen Burn-In).

5.5-month ONLINE OR ON CAMPUS

ADVANCED PROGRAM

ONLINE OR on campus

MONTREAL

Take your compositing skills to the next level with advanced Nuke training available online or on campus.

This program is built for artists who already have a foundation in compositing, whether through previous experience or by completing our beginner course, and are ready to take on complex shots, refine their technique, and grow through creative problem-solving and industry-level projects.

Learn how to do CG Compositing / Multipass AOVs, FX Compositing, Digital Painting (Digi Gore, Digi Makeup, Set Extension).

12-month ON CAMPUS

Advanced Program

ONLINE OR ON CAMPUS

VANCOUVER

Develop production-ready compositing skills through focused, hands-on Nuke training in an immersive environment where you learn alongside other artists, commit full-time to your craft, and grow through shared problem-solving, creative momentum, and intensive skill-building over the course of a year.

Learn how to do Green Screen Composite, Rotoscoping, Set Extension, Digital Gore & Makeup, Multipass AOV's, Logo Replacement, Muzzle Flashes, Screen Burn-Ins, FX Compositing.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

GREEN SCREEN COMPOSITING

By selecting a range of specific pixel colours and brightness levels in the image, the Compositor creates a cutout or "matte" that can be used to replace the background.

ROTOSCOPING

Used to isolate a specific part of the image to make all kinds of adjustments. Roto is the foundation of what we do in Compositing, and we teach you established techniques to roto challenging shots quickly and precisely.

TRACKING

We cover the 3 main categories of tracking in depth: point tracking, planar surface tracking, and camera tracking, providing you with a variety of tracking tasks, tips, and tricks to handle complex movements.

DIGITAL PAINTING

You will learn multiple methods to complete high level paint outs, as well as advanced techniques related to digital makeup and de-aging effects.

2D COMPOSITING

2D compositing blends production footage with post-produced elements into seamless, photo-real shots, matching depth, color, lighting, and perspective. You’ll learn to analyze and recreate camera and lens properties for true realism.

FX COMPOSITING

3D compositing teaches you to isolate passes for quick adjustments and seamlessly integrate 3D elements into live action, making them look like they were filmed together.

PRACTICUM

(ON-CAMPUS PROGRAM)

Once you are in the final block of the program, you will get placed at a studio for industry training and experience. You will get to practice everything you have been taught and have learned over the last 10 months. Often these practicum opportunities lead to studio hires.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

These are the core concepts that will be covered in our VFX Compositing programs using Foundry‘s Nuke Software. Our curriculum evolves and adapts to fit Industry needs.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

You’ll learn from experienced industry professionals who provide personalized guidance and are available to support you every day, not just during lectures.

JON ANASTASIADES

Over 25 years of experience in projects of different ranges, having worked at studios like DNEG and CoSA, Jon focuses on elevating both technical proficiency and soft skills, guiding aspiring artists toward studio-ready work.

CREDITS: Dune: Part Two, Gotham, Westworld, Elysium, Zombieland | View More

ANDRES LARA SEEDORF

Andrés Lara Seedorf is a dedicated Compositor and 3D modeler based with over a decade of teaching experience in multiple institutions, blending a passion for teaching with strong technical skills in Maya, Unreal, Nuke, and more

WHAT TO EXPECT

PRACTICAL

HANDS-ON PRODUCTION

Students are presented 18 to 20 shots to complete for their demo reels. These shots are designed specifically to demonstrate Rotoscoping, Keying, Paint & Integration competency, and also provide the student an avenue to showcase their excellence in execution.

THEORY

CORE CONCEPTS

Our compositing lessons do a deep dive into every aspect of photo-real compositing. The why, the how, and the when a tool or node should be used. If you are the kind of person that needs to know how something works, you are going to love this!

STUDIO EXPERIENCE

FROM SCHOOL TO STUDIO

Simulate the full studio pipeline through collaborative projects and real production challenges. On campus, students also complete a short-term practicum, gaining hands-on experience directly within the industry.

INDUSTRY INSIGHT

INSIDE THE INDUSTRY

Weekly Review of student’s work, one-on-one mentorship, periodic script reviews, all given by the instructors with pixel accuracy to ready you for Studio Dailies.

REVIEW

REAL-TIME FEEDBACK

If you want a career in visual effects, not only do you need to know how to do shots, you also need to know how to get Jobs. Learn how to create a demo reel, breakdowns, portfolio site, manage your money, set goals, apply for jobs, and learn the dark art of soft studio skills.

CAREER PREP

GET STUDIO-READY

SELECT STUDENT REELS

Our graduates go on to create the effects behind blockbuster films, streaming hits, and cinematic worlds of every kind. Trained to thrive in studio environments, they continue to shape the industry with their skills, creativity, and collaboration.

Meet our alumni and see where their journey has taken them.

admissionS info

NEXT ACADEMIC START DATE IS MARCH 16, 2026

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The following criteria provides a general idea of what we look for in the personal letter and portfolio that you must submit in the application process. It is important to note that the quality of these items are considered together with the general requirements needed to apply to Campus VFX.

In your personal letter, we want to know about you as a person and your feelings towards visual effects, movies, film-making, art, design, or technology. Be sure to share with us why you have chosen this program and what research you have done.

Also, illustrate to us your ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Remember, this is your time to really tell us all about you so feel free to go all out!

Your portfolio should be 6–8 pieces of your best work in any medium that demonstrates your artistic proficiency. It can include photography, drawing, comic or graphic design, painting, sculpture, website design, and/or digital imagery.

Prior 3D experience is certainly beneficial for the admission process as the FX TD program requires 3D skills, but not necessary. Above all else we are looking for an artistic eye, attention to detail, a good understanding of motion and composition.

did you know?

Our on-campus Compositing students take on a unique challenge where they star in their own shots.
For their Actor Replacement project , they select a scene and recreate it with themselves as the subject, then remove and replace themselves using professional compositing techniques.
It’s a hands-on experience that goes beyond the screen, helping students sharpen their eye, build confidence, and understand every layer of the shot.

We design every part of the experience to support your growth as a visual storyteller.

Tuition

1 Year

ON CAMPUS
Vancouver

$39,900.00 CAD for residents
$45,900.00 CAD for internationals

5.5 Month Beginner / Intermediate

ON CAMPUS
Montreal

21,900.00 CAD

5.5 Month Advanced

ON CAMPUS
Montreal

$21,900 CAD

1 Year

ONLINE
Vancouver

$35,900 CAD

5.5 Month Beginner / Intermediate

ONLINE
Montreal

$17,499 CAD

5.5 Month Advanced

ONLINE
Montreal

$18,499 CAD

GET STARTED

If you’re exploring your options in VFX and aren’t sure whether compositing is the right fit, check out this playlist of beginner tutorials covering the first steps in Nuke, the industry-standard compositing software, taught by our instructor Andres Lara.