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VFX careers – an introduction
Yen YauTalent Development Manager
Into Film
What drives you?
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Stages of making a film
Connecting to the Curriculum
Getting on – the VFX skills spectrum
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The Pipeline
Routes In
Historically, entry into VFX was informal, usually through the runner route.
However, the industry is changing and most entrants now study a course offered by a private vocational training provider or a university.
Merida – it’s all in the hair!
Creating the hair and a wet dress
Show me the science
VFX Film Resources
•The Core Skills of VFX http://www.skillset.org/animation/qualifications/article_8377_1.asp
•Breakdown showreelshttp://www.artofvfx.com/?p=6591
http://www.moving-picture.com/showreels/vfx-breakdowns/
•Individual Career Profiles and Case studieshttp://www.dneg.com/career_profiles/
Developing a Portfolio
• The FoundryNUKE – The award-winning tool for visual effects and the industry’s standard
software (http://www.thefoundry.co.uk/products/nuke/non-commercial/)• AutodeskMaya – 3D computer animation, modeling, visual effects and rendering software
tool(http://www.autodesk.com/education/home)• FusionTools for compositing, keying, painting, animation, stereoscopic 3D and more, all in
a single application. Currently only available for windows(https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/fusion)• SculptrisIf you're new to the world of digital sculpting, Sculptris is the ideal ground on which
to get started(http://pixologic.com/sculptris/)
Useful Websites
• BAFTA Guru• Double Negative• Escape Studios• Shooting People• Screen International• The CG Society• College of Production
Creative Skillset
http://creativeskillset.org/who_we_help/young_creative_talent/
