VFX Supervisors

Taught by Mike Seymour

Course Number:
BKD210
Software Version:
 
Original Run Date:
October 2008 
Duration:
5 hours 26 minutes 
We'll look at what it means to be a Visual Effects Supervisor. What are the pressures, the roles and how do you manage a large Hollywood film?

To find out, we engage in lengthy discussions with the world's best supervisors including John Knoll, Scott Squires, John Dykstra, Pablo Helman, Dennis Murren, Mike Fink, Ken Ralston, Kim Libreri and others. These are some of the finest visual effects specialists in the industry with a stunning 5 technical or special Oscars, 24 Oscar nominations and 14 Academy Award wins between them. This truly one of the most accomplished group of visual effects experts ever assembled.



 
VFX Supervisors
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Class Listing

Class 1: How to break down a script and pick approaches, Pa

How to break down a script and pick approaches, Part 1.

Class 2: How to break down a script and pick approaches, Pa

How to break down a script and pick approaches, Part 2.

Class 3: A look at pre-viz and storyboarding

A look at pre-viz and storyboarding.

Class 4: On set issues with choices to be made

On set issues with choices to be made.

Class 5: Working with both the Director and other crew

Working with both the Director and other crew.

Class 6: Selling the shot and managing the team, Part 1

Selling the shot and managing the team, Part 1.

Class 7: Exploring the team; a look at the world of TVC and

Exploring the team; a look at the world of TVC and managing multiple houses.

Class 8: Studio pressures, working well with other houses

Studio pressures, working well with other houses.

Class 9: Pipeline, infrastructure, R&D and the negatives of

Pipeline, infrastructure, R&D and the negatives of being a VFX supervisor.

Class 10: What it takes to become a serious member of the VF

What it takes to become a serious member of the VFX community.