We go behind the scenes of the award-winning short film ‘The Seahorse Trainer’ to discuss independent filmmaking and the importance of keeping skills sharp.
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Learn about Krystal's journey from Gnomon School to Weta and discover how she's improved her character creation workflow over the years through continuous professional and artistic development.
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Introduction to Maya, by veteran VFX artist and instructor Eric Keller, funnels over two decades of experience into a beginner-level workshop. The comprehensive tutorial is a 15-hour journey through everything Autodesk's platform offers — and is consistently one of our most-watched workshops. Eric’s workshop puts Maya through its paces; he considers all aspects of the platform from both a birds-eye perspective and in close-up detail.
Senior character/creature modeler, Crystal Bretz, is a shining example of what artists can achieve if they believe in themselves and stick to their guns. Crystal’s career started as a 3D generalist at the visual effects outfit Artifex Studios, where she worked for two years working across animation, tracking, layout, FX, rigging, and lighting.
From Star Wars to How to Train Your Dragon, visual effects artist, James Miller, has produced critically acclaimed work across multiple blockbuster titles. In this interview, Miller divulges his insight when working in feature films for ILM and animated films for Dreamworks, plus, the highlights working for business divisions like the BBC. Miller also discloses key advice for new artists including an essential look into early career goals.
Lead character animator, Sarah Arduini, has produced critically acclaimed work across multiple blockbuster titles such as Beauty and the Beast, Star Wars, and The Jungle Book. In this interview, Arduini divulges her insight on the day-to-day differences when working in feature animation and VFX, plus, her unique approach to garnering the necessary skills to improve and achieve career milestones. Arduini also discloses key advice for new artists including tips and tricks for creativity and an essential look into early career goals.
