{"product_id":"breaking-into-film-and-television-as-a-vfx-artist","title":"Breaking into Film and Television as a VFX Artist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eIt’s no secret how profoundly the visual effects industry has taken over Hollywood. What was once relegated to only the biggest summer blockbusters and studio tentpoles has spread to virtually every wide release film, scores of TV shows, even web series and short form content. And with more avenues for VFX to be incorporated into projects, there is also a need for more VFX artists. A LOT more. As VFX continues to grow, innovate, and evolve, there hasn’t been a better time to venture into this field. Even still, this doesn’t mean breaking into VFX is ever easy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe truth is it has always been a challenge to break into VFX as a career. Being successful in this industry requires both artistic and technical wizardry, a combination that is hard for anyone to master. Not to mention the ever-present and ever-difficult obstacle of 'getting noticed.' With today's entertainment landscape so severely altered, there are additional challenges, but also new opportunities. Understanding how the VFX industry works today and how best to put yourself out there in a way that will make people take notice will aid you in taking the first step into this exciting, explosive field.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeoffrey Mark is a 25-year veteran of VFX who has worked on films and TV shows like SPIDERMAN 3, Joss Whedon’s fan favorite SERENITY, CW’s science fiction breakout THE 100 and the cultural phenomenon that is SHARKNADO\u003c\/strong\u003e. Now a frequent VFX team lead and supervisor on set, Geoffrey began his career on the \u003cstrong\u003eTEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES\u003c\/strong\u003e cartoon in the 90s and broke into visual effects as a graphic designer and animator for the classic sci-fi cult hit\u003cstrong\u003e BABYLON 5\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cem\u003eGeoffrey has been hiring, training and supervising new VFX artists for decades, and is ready to share what he knows with the Stage 32 community.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing his deep knowledge and wealth of experience on this topic, Geoffrey will walk you through the pitfalls and opportunities that exist in the VFX industry today and give you tips and ideas on how to position yourself for success and make your dream of working in visual effects a reality.\u003c\/strong\u003e He will begin with a\u003cstrong\u003e brief overview of VFX in film and television today\u003c\/strong\u003e and will give you a rundown of the \u003cstrong\u003etwo main branches within the industry.\u003c\/strong\u003e He’ll then break down \u003cstrong\u003ethe skills you need to begin a career in this field\u003c\/strong\u003e. Since it’s such a big and diverse field, Geoffrey will spend time outlining the many sub-fields and specialties within the VFX landscape and will give you strategies to help you figure out which of these will be the best fit for you. He will give you tips on \u003cstrong\u003ehow to find free education\u003c\/strong\u003e to continue learning and honing your craft and will show you how tutorials can sometimes be helpful, and at other times insufficient. Next Geoffrey will explain \u003cstrong\u003ehow to create your own reel as a tool to get noticed and hired\u003c\/strong\u003e in the industry. He’ll walk through how long the reel should be, \u003cstrong\u003ewhat kind of content stands out the most, what content you should never include\u003c\/strong\u003e and how best to incorporate music. He’ll also give you tips on updating your reel as you go and how to alter your reel to better fit different job opportunities. He will also talk about \u003cstrong\u003ehow to actually get your reel out there once it’s complete, where the opportunities and listings can be found and the best ways to approach employers\u003c\/strong\u003e. He will then walk you through how to actually get the VFX job you’re after, including \u003cstrong\u003ehow to come across as hirable in a job interview\u003c\/strong\u003e. He’ll explain \u003cstrong\u003ethe three generally accepted skill levels employers are looking for\u003c\/strong\u003e and will show you how to determine which level you are currently at. Finally, Geoffrey will delve into how to actually deliver when you get the job. 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