Hasta La Motion!

If I am going to a University for Computer Graphics, would it be a good idea for me to get a Masters in CG, or say do an online program for Visual Effects? I have been thinking a lot about it, and I’m really not sure which one would help me get a better job. I also have been thinking of practicing on a several tutorials that I have found lying around the internet. What are your opinions on this?

Thank you,

~Me

Hi, I’m gonna start working for one of the large vfx companies in London, and have no idea what kind Salary you could expect.

I have four years of experience freelancing as a compositor with commercial an promos outside of the UK.

So if anybody could give me some guidelines it would be great. I’m having a meeting next week and doesn’t want to make a fool out of myself…

Thanks

Hi all!

For the past yr I’ve been working as a Digital Image Retoucher at a busy photographic studio, I am now trying to make the transition into a freelance compositor and I’d like to ask some advice:

I gained heaps of skills in photoshop, everyday I had a different request from clients including:

– Removing braces.
– Fixing glasses focus so that refraction & reflection doesn’t occur.
– Removing table in foreground (requiring me to paint in legs and feet).
– Removing ex husband from family intergrated group shot.
– Making legs, arms, behinds thinner using warp tool (quite a common request).
– Head and face replacements (normally there are 1 or 2 people blinking or looking away in group shots).
– Scar/tatoo removal.
& more.

Ok so now I am working on a compositing showreel, the problem is I can’t exactly use anything I worked on as they are all still images so I’ve been working on my own shots which is taking some time.

Anyone else come from a image retoucher or photographic path and what should i look for in transitioning my skills from still to moving images? (besides obviously tracking…)

Thanks in advance!
-Cr0ss

Escape Studios will be running a visual effects course this September, fully funded by the Skillset Film Skills Fund, and carrying no charge to the trainees. The course will offer the fantastic opportunity of 18 weeks full-time tuition and a 4 week industry work placement, and will run in London commencing September 28th.

We’re now open for applications and are seeking 12 talented candidates committed to developing a career in film visual effects. The course will teach all aspects of the VFX pipeline and the skills required to combine CG elements with live-action to create integrated visual effects shots.

The closing date for applications is August 21st 2009.

For full details on course content and how to apply please click here;

Thanks,
Jason, Training Manager, Escape Studios

Hey guys,

Well im finally packing my bags and leaving my little place of residence in NZ for bigger pastures, namely London since it’s very simple for kiwi’s to get a work visa there. However im wondering if theres a good time/bad time work wise.

In wellington, working as a freelancer I find Jan thru march to be very very quiet. (Luckily this is summer time and a good chance to take a holiday!!), while the rest of the year is non stop busy.

So I’m wondering if the same thing happens in the UK. Are there "seasons" of work, or is it pretty much constant for feature work?

And if this happens in other cities, feel free to contribute. I’m always interested in hearing how it works in other places 😀