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My Advice for becoming a VFX artist

Since starting this blog, I’m emailed a couple times a week by people asking for advice about the VFX industry. I’m usually asked:

  • How do I get started in the VFX industry?
  • How can I become really good at VFX?
  • What goes on my resume/reel? Will you look at it?
  • Everyone says I have to learn Maya/Nuke/Houdini, is that true?
  • Do I need a degree?
  • Can I learn online?
  • Where can I get started learning Blender/Nuke/Natron?
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BlenderGuru Podcast

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In a pleasant turn of events, it just so happens that both Ton Roosendaal and Andrew Price are here in Los Angeles for a few weeks, both working on different business-related things. With Colin Levy now a local resident, we all couldn’t resist getting together at a local Taiwanese restaurant for a fun evening. (more…)

Interview with David F. Sandberg

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David F. Sandberg is a rare breed in Hollywood – a director who does his own visual effects. In fact, he’s a one-man film studio! Have a look at his Youtube channel and prepare for a crash course in filmmaking. Seriously, I’m not kidding. It’s some of the most inspirational behind-the-scenes clips I’ve ever seen. (more…)