What is the difference between Animation and VFX?

Animation focuses on creating character movement and visual performance. VFX involves blending real-world camera footage with CGI assets, textures, green screen keys, and fluid dynamics.

How long is the VFX course duration?

The flagship ADVFX Plus program is 24 months long (602 Hours), offering complete studio pipeline training in node compositing, matchmoving, rotoscopy, and 3D dynamics.

Which VFX software tools are taught?

Nuke, Houdini, Silhouette FX, Boris FX, Mocha, After Effects, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Maya, and DaVinci Resolve.

Are there placement opportunities after completing the VFX course?

Yes, MAAC Delhi NCR provides 100% placement assistance with top visual effects and post-production studios across Delhi NCR and India.

2026 VFX Admissions Open

VFX Courses & Visual Effects Institute

Step into the world of cinematic magic. Our VFX courses teach you the art of compositing, tracking, clean-up, and dynamics. Build a professional portfolio using Nuke, Houdini, and Mocha at MAAC Delhi NCR.

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Visual Effects

Why Choose MAAC in Delhi NCR for VFX Training?

Searching for the best VFX course in Delhi, Noida, or Ghaziabad? MAAC Delhi NCR offers state-of-the-art VFX training covering green-screen keying, Nuke compositing, matchmoving, and Houdini dynamics. Located on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and RRTS transit corridor, our Ghaziabad and Noida Extension campuses provide 15-20 minute commute access for Delhi NCR students.

Course Duration & Format

18 Months professional training program with extensive studio pipeline modules, certified trainers, and rendering node setups.

Dedicated Placement Assistance

Direct placement Referrals to visual effects studios like Double Negative, Framestore, and Redchillies VFX.

Green Screen VFX Transformation Before & After

Reality vs CGI Matchmove Breakdown

Software Stack

Professional Tools Taught

Photoshop

Create digital designs, layouts, visual illustrations, image edits, and textures.

Storyboarder

Visualize scripts with storyboard cells, animatics, and frame-by-frame direction.

Premiere

Edit timelines, sync multi-cam tracks, mix sound, and output broadcast-ready files.

Audition

Clean dialogue, record Foley sound effects, mix stereo tracks, and master audio.

After Effects

Design motion graphics, key green screens, animate typography, and add visual filters.

3ds Max

Model complex environments, set up architectural visualisations, rig assets, and render in V-Ray.

Maya

Master industry-standard 3D modeling, skeleton rigging, skinning, and character animation.

Substance 3D Painter

Bake maps and paint physically based rendering (PBR) textures on 3D assets.

Substance 3D Stager

Assemble, stage, light, and render product shots and advertising scenes.

Reality Capture

Process photogrammetry data to generate high-resolution 3D models from photos.

Houdini

Create procedural visual effects, simulations of fluids, pyro, smoke, and explosions.

Marvelous Designer

Simulate realistic cloth physics, tailor garments, and animate dynamic clothing.

Mocha

Track planar surfaces, stabilize shots, draw rotoscope splines, and clean plates.

Silhouette FX

Roto paint, key, clean up, and composite plates for VFX post-production.

3D Equalizer

Track 3D cameras, solve lens distortion, and matchmove CG cameras to live plates.

Nuke

Composite node-based visual effects, merge CGI with live footage, and manage channels.

Katana

Light complex production scenes, manage look development, and render massive assets.

DaVinci Resolve

Edit footage, color grade with primary/secondary nodes, and mix audio in Fairlight.

ChatGPT

Write scripts, generate concepts, plan pipelines, and outline narratives with AI.

Deepseek

Write scripts, generate concepts, plan pipelines, and outline narratives with AI.

Leonardo AI

Generate high-fidelity concept art, textures, mood boards, and images with AI.

Midjourney

Generate high-fidelity concept art, textures, mood boards, and images with AI.

Sora

Generate AI video clips, simulate motion, and extend video sequences.

Runway ML

Generate AI video clips, simulate motion, and extend video sequences.

ElevenLabs

Synthesize realistic AI voiceovers, sound effects, and narration.

Suno AI

Synthesize realistic background music tracks, melodies, and songs.

Comfy UI

Build customizable node-based Generative AI image and video workflows.

Firefly

Generate images, expand compositions, and recolor vector graphics with Adobe Firefly.

Canva AI Tools

Generate layouts, edit assets, and automate graphic designs with Canva's AI.

Houdini

Master procedural physics simulations for fluids, smoke, fire, cloth, rigid body destruction, and particle dynamics.

Mocha

Master planar tracking, planar rotoscoping, camera stabilization, screen inserts, and pixel clean-up workflows.

Adobe After Effects

Create supporting graphics elements, tracking overlays, visual keys, and rendering files output for editing pipelines.

Official 2026 Syllabus

Curriculum & Term Breakdown

Master the complete 602 Hours ADVFX PLUS production pipeline from pre-visualization to Nuke & Houdini compositing.

Term I: Pre-Production & Digital Content (Gen AI Powered)

Core Topics: Fundamentals of Visual Design, Introduction to Digital Content, Digital Design, Basics of Filmmaking, Generative AI for Digital Creators (Imagery, Video & Audio), Layout & Animatics, Video & Sound Editing, Basics of Compositing.

Software Covered: Photoshop, Storyboarder, Premiere, Audition, After Effects, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Leonardo AI, Midjourney, Sora, Runway ML, ElevenLabs, Suno AI, Comfy UI, Firefly, Canva AI Tools.

Term II: 3D Asset Creation & Lighting

Core Topics: Introduction to 3D World, 3D Design, Texturing, Fundamentals of CG Lighting, Hierarchy Connections & Character Setup, Introduction to 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, PBR Texturing.

Software Covered: 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya, Substance 3D Painter.

Term III: Advanced CG, Photogrammetry & Procedural FX

Core Topics: Advanced CG Lighting & Rendering, Virtual Cinematography, 3D Animation, Prop & Character Setup, Particles Dynamics & Advanced Effects, Hair Grooming with X-Gen, Photogrammetry Workflow, Introduction to Procedural FX.

Software Covered: Maya, Substance 3D Stager, Reality Capture, Houdini.

Term IV: Dynamics, Tracking & Advanced Nuke Compositing

Core Topics: Introduction to Pyro & Fluids FX, Cloth Simulation & FX, Introduction to Rotoscopy, Planar Motion Tracking, Camera Tracking & MatchMove, Advanced Compositing, Look Development, Colour Grading.

Software Covered: Houdini, Marvelous Designer, Mocha, Silhouette FX, 3D Equalizer, Nuke, Katana, DaVinci Resolve.

Career Outcomes

Salary & Job Profiles in India

A VFX certification opens doors to jobs like compositor, matchmove artist, and FX technical director at major studios, with excellent growth paths and international placement opportunities.

Job Profile	Key Roles & Tools Used	Avg Starting Salary	Mid-Senior Salary
VFX Compositor	Merge CGI elements with live plates, key green screens, and node comps in Nuke.	₹4.5 Lakh / yr	₹10.0 Lakh++ / yr
FX Artist	Simulate fire, smoke, water, and structural destruction using Houdini.	₹5.0 Lakh / yr	₹14.0 Lakh++ / yr
Matchmove Artist	Solve camera and object tracks using 3D Equalizer and map live motion.	₹3.5 Lakh / yr	₹7.5 Lakh++ / yr
Roto / Prep Artist	Animate shape masks, paint clean plates, and remove rigs in Silhouette.	₹2.8 Lakh / yr	₹6.0 Lakh++ / yr

Program Directory

All VFX Courses Offered

Compare our specialized spoken programs and career diplomas in vfx to choose the ideal path.

ADVFX PLUS

602 Hours flagship career course covering advanced Nuke, Houdini, and DaVinci Resolve.

VFX Plus

384 Hours course mapping 3D assets in Maya to compositing nodes in Nuke.

Compositing & Editing Plus

240 Hours post-production course in editing, cleanups, tracking, and grading.

Advanced Compositing

72 Hours short-term course in Nuke multipass comps and 3D camera tracking.

Compositing Plus

172 Hours short-term course in Silhouette rotoscope and After Effects layer comps.

Compositing & Rotoscopy (Nuke)

Specialization in node-based compositing, chroma keying, and paint preps.

Our Locations

Best VFX Courses in Ghaziabad & Noida Extension

Under our premier MAAC Delhi NCR franchise, we operate two state-of-the-art training centers. Master high-end rotoscoping, matchmoving, node compositing, and dynamics using Nuke, Houdini, and Mocha.

East Delhi / Ghaziabad / RRTS

MAAC Ghaziabad Center (Model Town)

Ideally located for students in Ghaziabad, East Delhi, and RRTS commuters from Meerut. Our Model Town facility offers advanced rendering nodes, specialized visual labs, and expert placement guidance.

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Noida / Greater Noida / Metro

MAAC Noida Extension Center (Gaur City)

Serving Noida, Greater Noida, and South/East Delhi students. Features premium VFX green-screen labs, high-end VR workstations, and a dedicated career assistance cell.

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Outstation Student Guides & Commute Info:

Relocating from outside the NCR? We provide dedicated counselor support to reference secure PG housing and student hostels within walking distance of our campuses.

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FAQ

Questions, Answered.

Common queries regarding the VFX program at MAAC Delhi NCR.

Which compositing tool is prioritized?

Foundry Nuke is taught extensively in Term IV, focusing on node-based workflows, channel merge nodes, 3D camera projection, and deep compositing.

What is the average starting salary?

A VFX graduate starts at around ₹3.0L - ₹5.0L per year, with mid-level FX/Compositing artists easily earning ₹10.0L+ CTC.

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