Overview

Dive into a comprehensive one-hour webinar addressing a wide range of questions about careers in VFX. Explore topics such as the importance of industry-standard software, transitioning between film and game industries, creating effective showreels, and the skills required for various VFX roles. Learn about job opportunities, salary expectations, and work environments in different locations. Gain insights on entering the industry as a beginner, switching from related fields, and staying current with evolving software. Discover the balance between technical skills and creativity, the impact of networking, and the prospects for specializations like crowd simulation and FX artistry. Whether you're a student, career changer, or experienced professional looking to break into VFX, find valuable advice to guide your career path in this informative session.

Syllabus

- Will learning the sculpting skills in a program like Blender be helpful or does the program need to be industry standard to be hired in the film industry?
- What would you recommend to a student who has film and graphic design studies and wants to get into VFX?
- How many different shots in a show reel?
- How easy is it to switch from the film industry to the game industry?
- How bad is it if someone applies for more than one position in the same VFX Studio?
- I have the oppurtunity to do a placement year between my studies and am looking at working in London. Do you have any tips for someone who has very little experience but a lot of passion for the industry?
- What OS is most commonly used in work in VFX industries?
- Do you recommend any other compositing applications to learn other than Nuke?
- Outside of London, where else in the UK has a decent VFX presence?
- In the industry, are you paid week by week, or day by day?
- What elements should a good show reel for a generalist job contain?
- How complex should models be to demonstrate modelling skills?
- Is it viable for people to live off a runner's salary renting a flat / room in London?
- Do you think that you have to refresh your showreel yearly, and the ideal time length for the showreel?
- What's the average age of someone entering the VFX industry?
- I´m working as an IT Technician/Administrator. What's the best way in, regarding IT jobs for the VFX buisness? Any knowledge or area that is more wanted?
- Do VFX companies looks for realistic renders in the work or do they look for the techniques use to finish the shot more?
- What are the skills required for crowd simulation?
- How much Compositor skills does a 3D artist need to know, for a job in smaller studios
- What is the best matchmove software to learn?
- Do the companies know that as a beginner/junior you still have to learn stuff?
- Is it possible for an editor with some compositing experience already familiar with television post-production to enter as a VFX editor?
- What are the skills required to become an FX artist to get a job in a VFX studios?
- What kind of works does the industry look from the recent graduate and what kinds of works can I show in my showreel?
- When aiming for a "runner" position, what kind of practical skills are usually desired?
- Do studios tend to help runners with travel costs?
- Do you ever find that some things like asset generation fall through a little bit into post, especially if there are new things that pop up during the shoot?
- Are there mostly staff jobs or freelance or a combination of the two? Is it all on-site work at a VFX studio or is there any remote or telecommunicating work in VFX?
- I have 14 years of experience producing creative work in After Effects for medium to large companies. If I want to work in film what would I need to do?
- What's the entry route if you want to be a Lighting TD?
- How permanent are jobs in the VFX industry?
- Can you tell me any common mistakes that newcomers make when trying to get into industry?
- As far as qualifications go, do foundation art and design diploma's get you in to the industry or are more specific degree's required, specifically for compositing/3d artist roles?
- Hi, I qualified in CG animation in 2011 and since I have had a few health issues, especially in mobility, so starting as a runner would be difficult, but I have been trying to improve my on my 3D modelling skills.
- If I am starting from scratch on a show reel, what kind of shot should I make?
- Is clay sculpting used very often anymore, or is it mostly digital now?
- I like to use my skills to create cosplay costumes/ armour e.g Ironman Robocop and would like a job in this type of field.
- Would you say networking has an impact on the recruitment process?
- Which is better, Maya or Houdini for VFX?