tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post113460798788050286..comments2024-03-07T22:18:04.175-08:00Comments on Effects Corner: Visual Effects CareerScott Squireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-24541304930491089342013-12-29T10:06:05.045-08:002013-12-29T10:06:05.045-08:00Yes, don't spend a fortune going to specialize...Yes, don't spend a fortune going to specialized schools.<br /><br />fxPHD and others do offer good classes. Online vs in person classes - Online requires a certain amount of discipline on your part. Some of the online classes, such as fxphd, have the teachers available via forums so you can get interaction. A physical school provides more discipline for you since you know you have to show up Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-6593675056762236962013-12-29T08:45:48.741-08:002013-12-29T08:45:48.741-08:00Thank you so much for the advice, Scott. It truly...Thank you so much for the advice, Scott. It truly means a lot coming from a visual effects veteran & pioneer like yourself. I will get going on your recommendations including creating a quality VFX reel, getting more up to speed on the tools and techniques, and building a credits list.<br /><br />Thankfully, there is a wealth of information and training available nowadays-- I've had a Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640406940963489200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-69223369958114538182013-12-28T23:21:43.582-08:002013-12-28T23:21:43.582-08:00Mike,
Age isn't really a factor to smart mana...Mike,<br /><br />Age isn't really a factor to smart managers. Unfortunately there are very small minded HR people and dumb managers. The main thing is to get a great demo reel, get up to speed on what ever specialty you wish to focus on (compositing, lighting, rendering, modeling, animation, etc) and create your credit list. You can list your role and projects and just list as uncredited. Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-24274581924900335282013-12-28T23:13:43.027-08:002013-12-28T23:13:43.027-08:00People can still get into visual effects but they ...People can still get into visual effects but they have to realize that there are a number of obstacles and they have to be willing to really to succeed. There's a lot of competition, lots to learn as the complexity of visual effects and software become even more complex, moving fro country to country is now the expected process and most will not be likely to be employed in this career for a Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-64217280345960076312013-12-28T19:03:01.493-08:002013-12-28T19:03:01.493-08:00Scott,
I've been reading a lot of your articl...Scott,<br /><br />I've been reading a lot of your articles and exploring many of the other VFX-related sites out there. Thank you for sharing your candid advice and experience. I hope you will be just as candid with me. <br /><br />Like many people out there, I was first inspired to want to work in visual effects way back in 1977 when I saw the first Star Wars movie. I remember the chill I Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640406940963489200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-64441329413487451952013-12-13T04:50:35.942-08:002013-12-13T04:50:35.942-08:00Hi Scott,I've just gone through your above men...Hi Scott,I've just gone through your above mentioned podcast about visual effects and the industry.<br />After reading all i found you above my institute's education counselor as you have shared so straight and clear about the image of the industry and the life a visual effects artist.<br />Now sir,i want a strong and straight forward advice for me. My question is, i am a graduate and wasAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756189878112007461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-4110381543200684692013-11-01T15:20:38.425-07:002013-11-01T15:20:38.425-07:00Much depends on the classes offered. VFX companies...Much depends on the classes offered. VFX companies seldom care about specific classes that you have taken. They just want you to be able to do specific tasks and ideally use specific pieces of software.<br /><br />However to make yourself into a better vfx artist you might consider the following if they offer it:<br /><br />Art or design class- composition, sketching, color, sculpting, etc. All Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-51448030263529950942013-11-01T14:54:57.370-07:002013-11-01T14:54:57.370-07:00Hi Scot i'm in high school ,im interested in V...Hi Scot i'm in high school ,im interested in Vfx and must choose my subjects next year which ones do you recomend me choosing?(Vfx related)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00510890924377263304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-47066389797144746212013-10-09T14:11:12.431-07:002013-10-09T14:11:12.431-07:00hi mr scott...
my name is pranit and i am from ind...hi mr scott...<br />my name is pranit and i am from india.<br />i like your posts about VFX and it is very very helpful for vfx students.<br />i am studying vfx at a institute.<br />after reading your posts. i understand that my institute is teaching me very shortly and fast.<br />they are not teaching studio techniques and technical knowledge about software.<br />after all this i am thinking Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14262447472537441297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-85574835565898420172013-09-28T23:15:20.123-07:002013-09-28T23:15:20.123-07:00You have to determine your skills and ability. You...You have to determine your skills and ability. You also have to research the potential jobs in India. Very mixed messages regarding if it's worthwhile for those there currently. Check vfxsoldier.com and thevfxwatchers.com Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-87981559946932930302013-09-28T23:01:10.025-07:002013-09-28T23:01:10.025-07:00i am from India, i am doing my Btech computers fin...i am from India, i am doing my Btech computers final year i am very good at progamming i am sure i will get a software job.. <br />but i am mostly interested in visual effects .. <br />i would like to make my career in visual effects <br />can any one please tell me how will be the career in visual effects ???<br />am i in correct path of choosing my career in VFX??<br />please help me..Ramyanthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03161794301936846417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-48158035631947948882013-03-24T21:13:03.685-07:002013-03-24T21:13:03.685-07:00A few comments:
Do not get a Masters or Phd in vfx...A few comments:<br />Do not get a Masters or Phd in vfx. It's of no value.<br /><br />Programming - Yes, this can provide more potential opportunities for jobs, even outside of vfx. Realize this won't be typically working directly on shots but on the tools to do vfx or special cases. Of course programming can be applied to iPhone apps, video games , databases or many other types of work. Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-53462020852906118352013-03-24T20:51:28.584-07:002013-03-24T20:51:28.584-07:00Here's a comment from a reader:
Hi Scott,
I&...Here's a comment from a reader:<br /><br />Hi Scott,<br /><br />I'm at a crossroad in my life, and could use your advice. <br /><br />In May 2012 at the age of 22, I earned a BA in Film, Video, Interactive Media with a minor in Interactive Digital Design at Quinnipiac University (QU). I had no exposure and/or formal training to VFX until January 21st, 2012 (Yes, I remember the date I Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-2756972315585171622012-03-06T06:32:31.372-08:002012-03-06T06:32:31.372-08:00So true.
Now I will work more exhaustively to at ...So true.<br /><br />Now I will work more exhaustively to at least get into good experienced and hardworking environment.<br />There is lots to learn.<br /><br />Thanks for replying to my queries. I will keep in touch with you.<br /><br />God bless you.Giridhar Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825698686435884750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-32826374228710281142012-03-01T10:50:35.740-08:002012-03-01T10:50:35.740-08:00I'll try to cover workflows and pipelines in a...I'll try to cover workflows and pipelines in a future post but a few points- <br /><br />Each company has a different workflow and each show may have a different pipeline. These are like to be somewhat similar but details will certainly be different. If you're doing a project with a lot of furred animals your pipeline will be different than for shows without furred animals.<br /><br />In Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-35576685168179144202012-03-01T06:39:19.323-08:002012-03-01T06:39:19.323-08:00Thanks for sharing you knowledge Scott :).
I'...Thanks for sharing you knowledge Scott :).<br /><br />I'm quite skilled in Adobe After effects, CG dynamics or say other 3D software/s ( but I'm at an intermediate level with no professional experience as of yet).<br /><br />What I need is an in-depth knowledge of the workflow, insight of how the professionals works or how they do there time management, etc. <br /><br />By the way I will Giridhar Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825698686435884750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-91637799869477642202012-02-29T17:43:43.409-08:002012-02-29T17:43:43.409-08:00VFX and Dynamics in CG are very much intertwined.
...VFX and Dynamics in CG are very much intertwined.<br />Dynamics is used for things like cloth, water, fire, sparks and other simulations. Even things like breaking objects, dangling earrings and other physical world simulations. There are artists/technical people that specialize in these things for films and TV.<br /><br />Internships - Here in the US unpaid internships are by and large illegal Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-58568114250553288992012-02-28T23:33:36.224-08:002012-02-28T23:33:36.224-08:00Hey Scott,
This is Giridhar from India. I am very...Hey Scott,<br /><br />This is Giridhar from India. I am very interested towards VFX and dynamics in the CGI. Are they both somehow interrelated?<br /><br />One more query, how can I get internship(paid/non-paid) in the reputed firms as I am always looking for boosting my knowledge in this dept. What is the procedure?<br /><br />Thank you.Giridhar Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825698686435884750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-32960548667913306972012-02-28T23:32:58.540-08:002012-02-28T23:32:58.540-08:00Hey Scott,
This is Giridhar from India. I am very...Hey Scott,<br /><br />This is Giridhar from India. I am very interested towards VFX and dynamics in the CGI. Are they both somehow interrelated?<br /><br />One more query, how can I get internship(paid/non-paid) in the reputed firms as I am always looking for boosting my knowledge in this dept. What is the procedure?<br /><br />Thank you.Giridhar Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825698686435884750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-61358050307644197392011-05-25T23:13:06.775-07:002011-05-25T23:13:06.775-07:00Each area has it's own needs so working for an...Each area has it's own needs so working for an interactive company may be a totally different process. Even for those in film VFX there's no standard requirements and steps to get hired. I've written this as a starting point but each person and job will be different. Good luck to all on your journey.Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-51632339499599223492011-05-12T12:12:24.166-07:002011-05-12T12:12:24.166-07:00Hi scoot,
Is it the same career path for those wh...Hi scoot,<br /><br />Is it the same career path for those who want to work as a 3D designer for digital agencies or smaller animation/interactive studios like big spaceship or MK12?<br />I know they are less specialized more designy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-85322498333573354442010-12-09T03:34:48.053-08:002010-12-09T03:34:48.053-08:00Thanks for this valuable education on career in Vi...Thanks for this valuable education on career in Visual Effects. I have just started my career in Visual effects and this was great post to come across..keep it up<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cvtemplate.net/primary-teacher-template.html" rel="nofollow">PRIMARY TEACHER Template</a>cvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14671522873406470330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-34488158768591572152010-11-25T03:43:17.511-08:002010-11-25T03:43:17.511-08:00Very much interesting and long read..Hope to purch...Very much interesting and long read..Hope to purchase this book soon! Have bookmarked!Seems to be a Visual Effects GURU!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cvtemplate.net/cv/office-cv" rel="nofollow">Office CV</a>cvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14671522873406470330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-22096087666447256632010-05-09T04:17:36.920-07:002010-05-09T04:17:36.920-07:00HI Globalshiksha.com is also an Educational portal...HI Globalshiksha.com is also an Educational portal,which provides information related to colleges,schools,results,jobs exams notifications etc.<br />Here is the link<br /><a href="http://www.globalshiksha.com" rel="nofollow">Education and career</a>Majelelo.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467364462527408435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15503145.post-78709580846404613212010-04-13T23:23:51.018-07:002010-04-13T23:23:51.018-07:00Hi Chris,
Everyone should make a reel for the typ...Hi Chris,<br /><br />Everyone should make a reel for the type of work they want. If you're targeting feature film or television work then do your own shots that involve what you see in feature films and television. (i.e. reality based composites, animation, etc). If you want to work in motion graphics then a reel demoing motion graphics would be the best bet. Keep in mind that the Scott Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920073387249178066noreply@blogger.com