I’m excited to share HeyGanz.com – a one-of-a-kind online library of courses for visual effects artists! Currently the primary content is Compositing-focused, the starting point
Category: Visual Effects
Gratitude for Guests
As the year comes to a close, I would like to express gratitude for the one-of-a-kind all-star lineup of guest speakers who each shared their
The Power of Personalized Interview Coaching by a Recruiter
What if your teachers hired a Recruiter with 20+ years of creative-tech industry experience to provide you with individual job interview practice and instant feedback?
Navigating a VFX Career: Insights from Nishant Narang
Our Alpha Chromatica compositing students were treated to visit from an incredibly generous Lead / Senior Compositor: Nishant Narang. His experience spans many studios including:
Learning from a Master Digital Paint Artist
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
VFX Entrepreneurs: Chatting with the Founders of Outlanders
Outlanders VFX is in the top 3 of my list of Visual Effects (VFX) studios where I would love to work. They may not be
Google Grass is Always Greener
My eye-opening visit to Google HQ in California got me thinking and comparing it to recent tours of Pixar and ILM San Francisco. It also
From Classroom to Credits: VFX Students Success Story
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,
Pixar in a Box: The Gold Standard in Free Online Learning
What does an excellent, high quality, and free online course look like? THIS… Pixar in a Box – a collaboration between Pixar Animation Studios and
Lightsabers and the Force of Persistence
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