Visualization is all about pre-visualizing action, camera angles and camera movement before anything is filmed. The course of planning out complicated sequences in 3D has now become a recognised step in the pipeline of almost all large-scale film making ventures. The demand for skilled artists in this field of work has increased greatly and our course can help you start your journey in the industry.

Based at our High Wycombe campus and

Pinewood Studio Base

, our MA in Visualization for Film and TV Production offers you the chance to gain specialised skills and knowledge in this very niche field of film making. You will learn the process of pre-visualising camera angles, and camera movement before anything is even filmed.

Modules

This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our

Academic Advice section

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Year 1 Core Modules Credits

Fundamentals and Motion Capture 20.00

Credits

20.00

You'll study the fundamentals of a previsualization (previz) workflow incorporating innovative technologies and how to translate 2D storyboards into one coherent 3D sequence. You'll study how to tell a story visually, starting from the basics of cinematography and look at storytelling languages and styles by analysing a variety of previz examples.

Virtual Pre-visualization 1 2.00

Credits

2.00

This module is about exploration. You'll create a previz sequence by building a virtual environment of your choice and render through a real-time engine like Unreal Engine. Performance can be taken from onset motion capture and retargeting onto virtual characters using motion builder. Camera angles can be explored through virtual cameras and an LED...

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Virtual Pre-visualization 1

Credits

2.00

This module is about exploration. You'll create a previz sequence by building a virtual environment of your choice and render through a real-time engine like Unreal Engine. Performance can be taken from onset motion capture and retargeting onto virtual characters using motion builder. Camera angles can be explored through virtual cameras and an LED wall can be simulated in the engine.

Virtual Pre-visualization 2 20.00

Credits

20.00

You'll continue to have an opportunity create a previz sequence by building a virtual environment of your choice and render through a real-time engine like Unreal Engine. This module is about exploration and you will be expected to focus on an area of interest.

Post Visualization 1 20.00

Credits

20.00

You'll study how to use live-action elements, creating a post-viz to professional standards and setting the level of complexity of the project. You'll have a choice to use an actor against a green screen to replace a CG character and/or to replace an environment with a live action plate. You'll use 3D tracking software and 2D compositing software.

Post Visualization 2 20.00

Credits

20.00

You'll continue the work you began in Post-Visualization 1 and aim to produce a post-viz (45 seconds) to professional standards, demonstrating a strong sense of visual direction, technical competence, and polished appeal.

Storytelling and Emotion 20.00

Credits

20.00

You'll study storytelling moments & how to tell them through cinematographic techniques, devise your own short story, create storyboards & express your directorial voice by creating character or creature animation performance to help drive the story. You'll study camera theory & advanced camera animation techniques then produce a previsualisation.

Production Project 60.00

Credits

60.00

You'll pre-produce and produce a refined piece of digital art, such as an animated sequence, game project, visual effect sequence, pre-visualization sequence or other appropriate artefact made using digital media. You'll implement your planned pipeline, adapting to changing circumstances and may collaborate with MA learners on other degrees.

Buckinghamshire New University

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Overview:

Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) is a modern university with a focus on practical and job-related learning. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines. BNU is known for its high student satisfaction rates, excellent student support, and strong employability outcomes.

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Services Offered:

BNU provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:

Student Success and Support:

This includes career guidance, health and wellbeing services, disability support, library resources, and a multi-faith chaplaincy.

Digital and Technical Services:

BNU offers access to IT facilities, software, and online learning platforms like Blackboard.

Accommodation:

BNU provides on-campus accommodation options at its High Wycombe campus, as well as guidance for finding private rented accommodation.

Financial Support:

BNU offers various financial aid options, including bursaries, scholarships, and hardship funds.

International Student Support:

BNU provides specific support for international students, including visa guidance, travel assistance, and integration programs.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

BNU offers a vibrant and inclusive campus experience with a strong focus on student engagement. Students can expect:

Active Students' Union:

BNU's Students' Union provides a range of social, cultural, and sporting activities.

Diverse and Inclusive Community:

BNU prides itself on its welcoming and diverse student body.

Modern Facilities:

BNU has modern facilities, including a gym, a human performance center, and a library.

Campus Tours:

BNU offers virtual and in-person campus tours to prospective students.

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Key Reasons to Study There:

High Student Satisfaction:

BNU consistently ranks highly in student satisfaction surveys.

Excellent Student Support:

BNU is known for its strong student support services.

Strong Employability Outcomes:

BNU graduates have a high rate of employment or further study after graduation.

Industry-Focused Courses:

BNU's courses are designed to equip students with the skills needed for the modern workplace.

Practical and Job-Related Learning:

BNU emphasizes practical learning through simulations and real-world projects.

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Academic Programs:

BNU offers a wide range of academic programs across various schools, including:

• School of Art, Design and Performance
• School of Aviation and Security
• School of Business and Law
• School of Creative and Digital Industries
• School of Engineering and the Built Environment
• School of Health and Social Care Professions
• School of Human and Social Sciences
• School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Missenden Abbey International Hotel and Hospitality School

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Other:

• BNU has a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• BNU is a TEF Silver-awarded institution, recognizing its high quality of teaching and learning.
• BNU has a strong focus on research and knowledge exchange.
• BNU has partnerships with local businesses and organizations.

• BNU has a dedicated alumni network.

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