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How virtual production student Ewald found his Haven at CG Spectrum

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It only seemed fitting, then, that his final course project was named Haven , a gripping sci-fi cinematic with intriguing landscapes and dramatic lighting. Find out more about Ewald’s journey and how he created his cinematic below. The making of Haven — Ewald’s cinematic in Unreal Engine. How Ewald discovered real-time 3D.

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The Top VFX, CGI & Special Effects Schools

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Getting a special effects degree could provide plenty of work opportunities in the following industries: Film CGI VFX SFX Motion design Motion graphics Animation Makeup Creature design Compositing Gaming Virtual reality The possibilities are endless. Gnomon – School of VFX, Games & Animation Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

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A friend of mine wants to become a game designer without learning any other disciplines in game dev, he seems very sure this is possible but his confidence comes off as “idea guy” to me. I like thinking about design as well and how it could all fit together cohesively but I’m worried he’s setting himself up for failure by not learning another discipline to go along with it. Am I correct in this thought or am I being an jerk?

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If a designer doesn't understand the technical and asset constraints she's working with, it can make for a lot of wasted work. My grand idea of a huge battle between massive armies is mostly impossible if the engine can only handle 12 models animating on screen before the frame rate drops.

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What Is a VFX Compositor?

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Visual effects (VFX) compositors are in high demand in many industries such as film-making, gaming, and animation. These professionals combine multiple rendered assets or digital design materials, including CG images, matte paintings, and live-action footage. They either work as freelancers or get compositor jobs at VFX studios.

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