Simple Tips to Make Your Digital Art Go Viral
Viral artwork isn’t nearly as unpleasant as actual viruses, as this Ebola virus. — Image source: Wired.co.uk Today I’m going to share with you some trade secrets — not just trade secrets about visual...
View ArticleAnswering Some of the Most Common VFX Interview Questions, Part 2
Yep, this is what an interview feels like sometimes — Image source: Highestfive.com We covered three of the most common VFX interview questions last week, but our work isn’t even close to done! We...
View ArticleAnswering Some of the Most Common VFX Interview Questions, Part 3
Jumping through hoops to get your dream job — Image source: Turner.com Ugh! Will this interview never end?! They just keep grilling you with more and more visual effects job interview questions. When...
View ArticleHow Alexander Velicky Landed a Design Job with His Valskaar Mod
Valskaar mod — Image source: Nexusmods.com Getting a job can be tough, especially because there are often so many people vying for the same position. You have to do everything you can to give yourself...
View ArticleHilarious Viral VFX Video Shows Importance of Taking Risks
Rawrrr! — Image source: Digitalartsonline.co.uk Should astronauts eat beans? Apparently not: This clever little short video by animation studio Cinesite has racked up nearly 4 million views in the past...
View ArticleReading Between the Lines: Your VFX Demo Reel’s Hidden Message
Let’s do a thought experiment. Imagine that you’re single and ready to mingle. Like so many tech-savy people in this day and age, you turn to the Internet to help you find a true love connection. You...
View ArticleVisual Effects Career Advice: Never Underestimate the Importance of Your Website
It takes more than great artwork to land a VFX job.Image Source: Geo Media Finding a job in VFX is all about providing the right people with the right reference material. You can’t start a career...
View ArticleYour VFX Portfolio: Simple Tips for Standing Out
Robocop’s visual effects are stunning. Is your portfolio up to par? Every talented VFX artist needs a portfolio. Your portfolio is what shows potential employers what you’re capable of, both creatively...
View ArticleFinding (and Landing) the Perfect Internship for Your VFX Career
Landing a spot at Valve takes more than sending in an application. It’s no small task deciding whether or not to take an internship. As we’ve discussed previously here on the blog, there are both...
View ArticleCareers in Visual Effects: How to Ace Your Next Job Interview
Working in films requires toughing it out through a few job interviews. We’ve talked a few times here on the blog about how to prepare for and crush your next job interview. But the visual effects...
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