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Learning from a Master Digital Paint Artist
Art, Education, Movies, Technology, Visual Effects

Learning from a Master Digital Paint Artist

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 Andrew

I’m incredibly proud of the high caliber of all 16 guest speakers who have met and shared knowledge with our Compositing students at Alpha Chromatica

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From Classroom to Credits: VFX Students Success Story
Education, Movies, Visual Effects

From Classroom to Credits: VFX Students Success Story

April 9, 2025May 1, 2025 Andrew

Against all odds, we did it, team. This was the toughest challenge I’ve ever seen students complete. We had a real client, a budget, deadlines,

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Pixar in a Box: The Gold Standard in Free Online Learning
Art, Education, Movies, Visual Effects

Pixar in a Box: The Gold Standard in Free Online Learning

April 5, 2025April 9, 2025 Andrew

What does an excellent, high quality, and free online course look like? THIS… Pixar in a Box – a collaboration between Pixar Animation Studios and

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Lightsabers and the Force of Persistence
Education, Movies, Visual Effects

Lightsabers and the Force of Persistence

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 Andrew

How many VFX artists made their own Star Wars fan film or created a lightsaber duel when they were young? Here’s mine: CONCEPT: I had

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CG Cinematography – Book Recommendation
Art, Books, Education, Movies, Reviews, Visual Effects

CG Cinematography – Book Recommendation

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 Andrew

I shared 124 links of podcasts, videos, articles with my previous class of Compositors at Alpha Chromatica. In a previous post, I shared one example

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The Dune: Part 2 VFX Team
Movies, Visual Effects

The Dune: Part 2 VFX Team

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 Andrew

Congratulations to everyone who worked on the visual effects for Dune: Part 2 for your recent Oscar win, in addition to the BAFTA, Critics Choice

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An Unusual Film Shoot
Education, Movies, Visual Effects

An Unusual Film Shoot

September 20, 2024September 23, 2024 Andrew

It was Friday, the 13th of September 2024. A professional filmmaker, my students, and I ventured into a Vancouver production studio to film experienced actors

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Inside Industrial Light & Magic
Art, Education, Movies, Travel, Visual Effects

Inside Industrial Light & Magic

August 28, 2024September 24, 2024 Andrew

Visiting ILM San Francisco While anyone may visit the iconic Yoda Fountain, going inside Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Lucasfilm is limited to employees

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ACE Guest Speaker: Chris Thomassin
Education, Movies, Visual Effects

ACE Guest Speaker: Chris Thomassin

August 22, 2024September 23, 2024 Andrew

Thanks to Compositor Chris Thomassin for hopping on a call to talk with our ACE Compositing students. After working a variety of jobs in film,

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What are Visual Effects?
Education, Movies, Visual Effects

What are Visual Effects?

August 21, 2024September 23, 2024 Andrew

Have you ever wondered what are Visual Effects (VFX)? Or tried to explain it to a friend or family member who stared at you looking

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