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VFX Artists! I have a big ask. I need your help! 🙏 I need a moment of your time in order for us to continue to shape the future of ActionVFX through a research study that I'm conducting! Ever since the beginning back in 2016, we have always put surveying VFX Artists at the forefront of anything we've built. (Putting the end-user at the start of the process. Weird, right? 😜) And today is no different! I know that this is a season where unfortunately a lot of VFX Artists have a bit more time on their hands due to slowed production. And while this survey doesn't explicitly focus on the current economical status, having as many submissions to this as possible greatly influences the impact we're able to have on your specific career long-term. Who is this survey for? 👇 Visual Effects professionals that have used ActionVFX at some point in their career. Whether as a VFX Producer, VFX Coordinator, etc! It's estimated to take about 6 minutes to complete. But I've made it as streamlined and painless as possible. 😄 After completion, it would mean the absolute world if you would share this with your industry colleagues. This research period will only run for a short time, so we're trying to gather as much information as we can. We have some huge plans for the end of 2023 into 2024. And I can't wait to show them to you! 🔥 🚀 Link to Research Survey: https://lnkd.in/gnubQWsm #VFX #visualeffects #postproduction #2d #3d #animation #compositor #vfxsupervisor #vfxartist  #vfxcoordinator

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Calling all budding Trainee VFX Junior Compositors. Get your reels ready! Two roles up for grabs; https://lnkd.in/ekyYkSzM. Top tips below; Hiring teams at Aardman are busy and compassionate people who love to match individuals with amazing career opportunities. We receive many, many applications, and frequently see basic mistakes that prevent candidates moving to the next stage. Here are some top tips that we hope will help you stand out from the crowd! 1/ Give yourself plenty of time to put together your application. 2/ Read, read, and read again the job description. What is the studio looking for and how well do your skills match the role? 3/ Make sure you tailor your application to the specific studio you are contacting and include any required key skills/level of experience/software knowledge and personal specifications. 4/ Keep all your contact details/reel information and passwords together in one place – your CV! 5/ Always include a covering letter. This gives you the opportunity to support your application and make it personal to you. Include one or two brief paragraphs about yourself and include what you do to support your creativity and passion for animation. 6/ Do your research about the company, people, projects, and policies. Dig deep and find something unique to mention in your covering letter. This shows interest and attention to detail. 7/Many roles require you to have a portfolio and/or reel. Make sure it is well-put together to highlight only your very best work that captures the viewer in the first 10 seconds, and demonstrates your skills, level of experience and personal style. 8/ For CG/VFX specific roles, make sure you include shot breakdowns. Detail your artistry and credit studio production names, “baking” text into a horizontal banner in each shot/sequence. For students who have collaborated on a group graduation film make sure you include your specific shots to showcase your individual skill. 9/ Test your reel link – make sure it works! If it is password protected remember to share the details and include it in all correspondence. 10/Don’t submit your application at the last minute or too near to the closing date as recruiting teams may interview as they go. Good Luck!

🏆 Let's Talk Awards and Credits in the VFX World! 🚀 Hey LinkedIn fam! 👋 Today, I stumbled upon a thought-provoking question raised by a Jr VFX artist on Reddit, and it's sparked a fascinating debate in my mind. 🤔 The question at hand: "Can you call yourself an award-winning VFX artist if you worked on a project that won the prize, but your name isn't on the plaque?" This got me thinking about the thin line between recognition and responsibility in our dynamic industry. Personally, I lean towards a firm "no" on this one. Why? Well, claiming such accolades without proper attribution seems a tad disrespectful, a bit naive, and potentially misleading. 🌟 Awards are a testament to skill, creativity, and hard work, but they're also a massive collaborative effort. In the world of VFX, projects often involve hundreds of talented individuals working tirelessly to bring one vision to life. Shouldn't credit be given where credit is due? 🙌 I'm curious to hear your take on this! Do you think it's fair game to label yourself as an award-winning artist if the award doesn't bear your name? Or do you agree that true recognition comes with the acknowledgment of individual contributions? Let's open up the floor to discussion! Share your thoughts, experiences, and let's navigate through this intriguing topic together. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments! How do you define the line between teamwork and individual recognition in the VFX world, where hundreds contribute to the final masterpiece? Let's keep this conversation rolling! 👇 #JoinTheDiscussion #VFXTalks 🚀 #VFXCommunity #AwardWinningDebate #VFXIndustryTalks

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VFX Artists! I have a big ask. I need your help! 🙏 I need a moment of your time in order for us to continue to shape the future of ActionVFX through a research study that I'm conducting! Ever since the beginning back in 2016, we have always put surveying VFX Artists at the forefront of anything we've built. (Putting the end-user at the start of the process. Weird, right? 😜) And today is no different! I know that this is a season where unfortunately a lot of VFX Artists have a bit more time on their hands due to slowed production. And while this survey doesn't explicitly focus on the current economical status, having as many submissions to this as possible greatly influences the impact we're able to have on your specific career long-term. Who is this survey for? 👇 Visual Effects professionals that have used ActionVFX at some point in their career. Whether as a VFX Producer, VFX Coordinator, etc! It's estimated to take about 6 minutes to complete. But I've made it as streamlined and painless as possible. 😄 After completion, it would mean the absolute world if you would share this with your industry colleagues. This research period will only run for a short time, so we're trying to gather as much information as we can. We have some huge plans for the end of 2023 into 2024. And I can't wait to show them to you! 🔥 🚀 Link to Research Survey: https://lnkd.in/gD7zNMek #VFX #visualeffects #postproduction #2d #3d #animation #compositor #vfxsupervisor #vfxmanager #vfxcoordinator

🌎 TOP 6 COUNTRIES FOR VFX ARTISTS 🎨 The best country for a #VFX artist ultimately depends on their personal preferences, career goals, and individual circumstances. Factors such as job opportunities, industry growth, salary potential, quality of life, and personal preferences tend to influence this decision. So here are 6 countries with thriving VFX industries: 1. USA: Entertainment hubs with numerous job opportunities and peerless salaries, but high living costs. 2. Canada: Growing VFX industry driven by tax incentives for film/TV. Affordably priced living. 3. UK: Buzzing VFX industry with a high demand for talent and quality life conditions. 4. New Zealand: Booming film industry offering work on major projects in a beautiful setting. 5. Australia: Growing VFX opportunities in film, TV, and ads paired with a pleasant lifestyle. 6. India: Rapidly growing VFX industry where outsourcing from international studios is common, offering cost-effective, skilled talent. Feel free to share which country you'd like to work in, and why! Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEDwrznm #vfxindustry #careeropportunities #workabroad #vfxartist

Meet Team Covert: Daniel Andrew - Creative Director | VFX Supervisor. Read more about Dan's career and vision for VFX's future in our latest article. Dive into his story and discover why he's the perfect fit for Covert. 👉 Check it out here > > https://lnkd.in/e_7AsKZE

Amazing interview with VFX supervisor Andrew Jackson, and DNEG VFX supervisor Giacomo Mineo who talk about the creation of VFX in 'Oppenheimer' and yes there were no 3D VFX (CG) but it was all done using filmed elements which were combined using 2D VFX (Compositing). It is actually refreshing seeing how VFX shots were created combining on set SFX techniques, involving "miniatures, minute explosions, thermite fire, spinning beads and much more", with VFX Compositing techniques. 😍 "We wanted all of the images on the screen to be generated from real photography, shot on film and preferably in IMAX. The process involved shooting an extensive library of elements. The final shots ranged from using the raw elements as shot, through to complex composites of multiple filmed elements." ❤️ VFX is not just CG, VFX is Compositing too. 😊 #oppenheimer #vfx #cg #compositing #sfx #miniatures Escape Studios