Animatrix
Compositing Basics

Compositing Basics

This lesson introduces Compositing Basics as part of VFX and Particles. It runs about 12 minutes — plenty of time to absorb the idea and try it once.

You'll learn:

  • What compositing basics actually means in practice
  • How it connects to the previous lesson
  • A concrete example you can replicate in Animatrix
  • A common pitfall to avoid

After watching, jump to the Exercise tab on the right to try it. The Quiz tab confirms the idea stuck — pass it to unlock the next lesson and earn XP.

💡 Tip: the glossary highlights below explain any term you haven't seen before — click any pill to read its definition.

Step 8 of your journey through VFX and Particles.

Lesson plan

  1. 01Intro to Particle Systems
    13 min
  2. 02Fire and Smoke
    14 min
  3. 03Water Simulation
    13 min
  4. 04Explosions
    12 min
  5. 05Magic Effects
    12 min
  6. 06Cloth Simulation
    12 min
  7. 07Destruction Effects
    12 min
  8. 08Compositing Basics
    12 min
  9. 09Final VFX Shot
    10 min