How I Became A VFX Coordinator | TVAP EP38

In this episode, we chat to Atem Kuol about how he became a VFX coordinator.

Starting up as a witness camera operator and venturing into VFX production before embarking on 'Death on the Nile' as assistant coordinator, Atem gives us the low down on his experiences and how he made it into the VFX industry from his early beginnings in the live TV industry.

One not to be missed, from anyone looking to understand what VFX coordinators do, and the ins and outs of how one gets to be one.

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00:00:00 Ident
00:00:05 Intro
00:00:10 A bit about Atem
00:03:19 The role of a VFX coordinator explained
00:06:54 VFX journey - The inspiration
00:10:01 What's the entry route for VFX coordinators
00:11:35 Coordinating alongside covid
00:13:01 Working with departments on a day-to-day basis
00:14:05 Coordinator's relationship & process with VFX vendors
00:16:10 What's the best way to understand every department's needs
00:19:02 Features or Episodics
00:20:14 Advice for aspiring coordinators
00:21:40 Advice for coodinators looking to move between vendor side and production company
00:22:43 Humble Beginnings Films
00:23:58 Conclusion

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Being An Artist In The Chinese VFX Industry | TVAP EP39

In this episode, I chat to Yin Wu, a Junior CG Artist at The Mill, Shanghai, about his experience and journey into the Chinese VFX industry.

My curiosity of the Chinese industry, leads me to chase for comparisons between the U.K. VFX industry - Finding similarities and differences on topics like work-life-balance and how the industry differentiates itself between Beijing and Shanghai.

Yin's story is that of dedication and merit.

As a developing CG artist, with background in Blender, we dive in to find out why Blender stands out for him. We also discuss his transition into Unreal engine, and Houdini.

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00:00:00 Ident
00:00:05 Intro
00:00:46 Get to know Yin
00:01:04 How I got into the VFX industry
00:05:20 Getting my first VFX job in China
00:06:44 Becoming an artist at The Mill Shanghai
00:10:06 A bigger picture of the VFX industry in China
00:11:04 Work-life-balance in the Chinese VFX industry
00:14:20 Regulations for better work-life balance in the Chinese VFX industry
00:15:33 Working in Blender
00:18:23 Inspiration behind the cityscape
00:19:55 Transition to Unreal Engine
00:21:49 Typical route to entry into the Chinese VFX industry
00:23:50 Freedom of career direction in the Chinese community
00:25:14 What inspired your journey into the creative industry
00:26:10 Need for change in the Chinese VFX industry
00:31:48 Advice for aspiring VFX artists
00:33:16 Commercials vs Film, Shanghai vs Beijing
00:34:31 Conclusion

#vfxpodcast #chinesevfxindustry #vfxartistchina

How I Became A VFX Coordinator | TVAP EP38

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