Your Questions Answered! - Careers In VFX - Escape Studios Webinar
We had so many questions from our last careers webinar we made a whole seperate video to answer them all! Join Andy Brassington as he tackles everything from Runers wages to Cosplay enthusiasts - giving you the info you need to get a job in VFX!
We'll put the questions in the description to make life easier for you, and check out the original webinar in full on our e-learning system - http://tinyurl.com/pnl9fjy
0:15 - 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?
2:09 - What would you recommend to a student who has film and graphic design studies and wants to get into VFX?
3:28 - How many different shots in a show reel?
4:48 - How easy is it to switch from the film industry to the game industry?
5:45 - How bad is it if someone applies for more than one position in the same VFX Studio?
6:45 - 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?
8:13 - What OS is most commonly used in work in VFX industries?
8:37 - Do you recommend any other compositing applications to learn other than Nuke?
9:29 - Outside of London, where else in the UK has a decent VFX presence?
11:08 - In the industry, are you paid week by week, or day by day?
12:48 - What elements should a good show reel for a generalist job contain?
14:15 - How complex should models be to demonstrate modelling skills?
16:11 - Is it viable for people to live off a runner's salary renting a flat / room in London?
17:30 - Do you think that you have to refresh your showreel yearly, and the ideal time length for the showreel?
19:11 - What's the average age of someone entering the VFX industry?
20:39 - 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?
22:11 - Do VFX companies looks for realistic renders in the work or do they look for the techniques use to finish the shot more?
23.13 - With Maya 2016 being so different from 2015, how can we expect to stay current with the new software versions?
25:43 - What are the skills required for crowd simulation?
25:31 - How much Compositor skills does a 3D artist need to know, for a job in smaller studios
28:18 - What is the best matchmove software to learn?
29:58 - Do the companies know that as a beginner/junior you still have to learn stuff?
31.51 - I'm currently working as an apprentice for a company that produces enginnering animations. I often see companies asking for applicants to have a certain number of years in tv/film production. Would my role at my company fulfill this requirement?
34:42 - Is it possible for an editor with some compositing experience already familiar with television post-production to enter as a VFX editor?
35:33 - What are the skills required to become an FX artist to get a job in a VFX studios?
36:46 - What kind of works does the industry look from the recent graduate and what kinds of works can I show in my showreel?
38:42 - When aiming for a "runner" position, what kind of practical skills are usually desired?
40:52 - Do studios tend to help runners with travel costs?
41:49 - 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?
43:11 - 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?
44:34 - 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?
46:08 - What's the entry route if you want to be a Lighting TD?
47:19 - How permanent are jobs in the VFX industry?
48:35 - Can you tell me any common mistakes that newcomers make when trying to get into industry?
50:58 - 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?
52:01 - 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.
53:05 - If I am starting from scratch on a show reel, what kind of shot should I make?
55:00 - Is clay sculpting used very often anymore, or is it mostly digital now?
56:05 - 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.
56:51 - Would you say networking has an impact on the recruitment process?
57:58 - Which is better, Maya or Houdini for VFX?