Ahmed Gobba

VFX FOR FILMMAKERS WORKSHOP
In Cairo
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IN THIS
WORKSHOP
with Ahmed GOBBA

Fundementals of Digital Cinematography

Its important for VFX artists to understand the Fundamentals of Digital Cinematography to seamlessly integrate their effects with live-action footage, ensuring consistency in lighting, camera angles, and movement. Understanding cinematography enhances storytelling and makes VFX feel natural and believable within the scene.

• Camera anatomy.
• Film Gates.
• The essential rules of framing composition.
• Exposure triangle.
• Inverse Square Law
• Lenses focal Length.
• Depth of field.
• Parallaxes.
• Lens Distortion.

VFX Pre-production
In the pre-production phase, VFX artists plan and design effects through storyboarding, concept art, and technical breakdowns.

• Script Breakdown
• VFX production budgeting
• VFX supervisor pre-production workflow
• Designing the Visual Effects Shots
• Visual interpretation. ( storyboard , animatics, previz )
• Guidelines for Directors

Introduction to Visual Effects World
Exploring Visual Effects role in transforming storytelling across films, TV, and games. Participants will gain insights into the creative and technical processes that bring imagination to life on screen.
• The History of Visual Effects
• The Difference between Visual Effects and Special Effects
• Why and when to Use Visual Effects as a filmmaker?
• The art of VFX compositing
VFX On-set acquisition & shooting
This segment focuses on the critical role of VFX Supervisor during on-set shooting, covering techniques like green screen setup, motion tracking, and capturing reference data. Participants will learn how to ensure seamless integration of VFX into live-action footage.

• Greenscreen lighting
• On set Lighting and HDRI
• References and photography materials
• Data acquisition (LDS Sheet)
• Filming Live-Action Plates and triangulation

Participants will be provided a 6 hour session of practical on set training in a plateau

Unreal Engine & Virtual Production
This part of the workshop dives into Unreal Engine’s role in virtual production, showcasing how real-time rendering and virtual sets revolutionize filmmaking. Participants will explore tools and workflows for creating immersive environments and integrating live-action footage with CGI.

• introduction to unreal engine
• The fundamentals of virtual production

Participants will be provided a 10 hours session of practical training in a Virtual production studio

Working in Mainstream Industry
This part of the workshop provides insights into navigating the mainstream VFX industry, covering career paths, industry standards, and collaboration with filmmakers.

Participants will learn how to thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and technically demanding environment.

Nuke training with
Mohamed Mamdouh

This part of the workshop
led by Mohamed Mamdouh, offers hands-on Nuke training, teaching advanced compositing techniques and workflows used in high-end VFX production. Participants will gain practical skills to create seamless visual effects and enhance their compositing expertise.

• Overview of VFX and compositing.
• Introduction to Nuke and basic concepts like layers and nodes.
• Hands-on exercise with footage and node graph.
• Point, camera, and planar tracking.
• Students will track elements from sample clips.
• Rotoscoping, painting, and wire removal techniques.
• Practical exercise on cleaning up footage.
• Green/blue screen keying and advanced techniques in nuke.

Note: students are required to have their own laptops with nuke installed

ABOUT AHMED GOBBA

Ahmed Gobba, a visionary film director, began his cinematic journey in 2004, driven by an insatiable passion for storytelling. His career took shape through meticulous work as a film editor and director for TV commercials, where he honed his craft in visual storytelling and narrative finesse. Gobba’s rise in the industry was marked by his pivotal role as a VFX supervisor on numerous high-profile productions, spanning both the silver screen and television series worldwide. With a keen eye for detail and a flair for innovation, he has left an indelible mark on the industry. Seamlessly blending technical expertise with artistic vision, Gobba continues to create captivating and visually stunning experiences that resonate with audiences around the globe.

ABOUT MOHAMED MAMDOUH

Mohamed Mamdouh’s journey in the world of visual effects began with a deep passion for transforming raw footage into captivating visuals. Over the past seven years, he has refined his expertise as a VFX artist and supervisor, collaborating
on a diverse array of projects, from films to TV commercials, and leaving a lasting impact on each.
His career has seen him take on pivotal roles at renowned studios, including Studios where he leads a team of talented compositors to create visually stunning effects. Skilled in industry-standard tools, Mamdouh’s work seamlessly blends
technical precision with creative flair.
He has not only contributed to high-profile projects but has also shared his knowledge as a VFX instructor, shaping the next generation of visual effects artists. His passion for storytelling through imagery continues to drive his work,
consistently pushing boundaries and elevating the medium.
Mohamed Mamdouh | Compositing Reel 2023
from Mohamed Mamdouh

Instructor Interview

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  • Dates and times:

    • Saturday, June 14, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Monday, June 16, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Saturday, June 21, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Monday, June 23, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Saturday, June 28, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Monday, June 30, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Saturday, July 5, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Monday, July 7, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Saturday, July 12, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Monday, July 14, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Saturday, July 19, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Monday, July 21, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Saturday, July 26, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Monday, July 28, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Saturday, August 2, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    • Monday, August 4, 2025 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

  • Notes:

    • Extra online sessions explaining the necessary basics of Unreal Engine will be add to prepare the students for working on a virtual set
    • 2 of the 16 sessions will be practical shooting on location, these session will be 6 to 10 hours each depending on the scenes prepared
    • 4 of the 16 sessions will be compositing training on Nuke with Mohamed Mamdouh
    • The schedule has been adjusted to avoid Eid Al-Adha, which is expected to be in mid-June 2025.

  • Venue

    AFS

  • Fees

    32,000 EGP

  • Payment Method

    • Cash
    • Vodafone Cash
    • InstaPay
    • Bank Transfer
    • Visa

    Payments are pre-paid, 50% on booking and the other 50% to be paid maximum one day before the first day of the workshop.
    Bookings are ONLY confirmed by paying 50% of the total fees

  • Refund Policy

    • Before 28th of April 2025 participants will get a full-refund.
    • After 28th of April 2025 till 5th May 2025 participants will get 50% refund of the total price
    • After 5th of May 2025 participants can not refund their
      payment