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Artist Cassie Simpson on navigating Life, three University Majors and Work 

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What caught my attention wasn’t just her confidence on the panel but the fact that she was not only a student pursuing three majors at Wits University she was also the Lead Concept artist at Chroma Pixel Games , a game studio based in Zambia. I wanted to learn techniques that not everyone knows like coding and animations.

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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 Role of Computer Science in Video Games

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Most educational institutions require master’s degree candidates to have a computer science degree or a degree from similar fields of study like science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) before joining a master’s degree program. Though we started with 2D animation, we’ve progressed by leaps and bounds.

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How Star Wars changed the cinematography

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Filmustage does not aim to educate, but to gather a close-knit film community around us. It is with such introductions Lucas began to pitch Star Wars , but most studios rejected Lucas's concept, because the idea of a massive space opera seemed very unprofitable, and expensive to produce. We are open to discussion and criticism.

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The Top VFX, CGI & Special Effects Schools

Game Designing

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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The 7 Coolest Filmmaking Pre-Production Tools of 2023

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The era of neural networks has transformed the concept of AI in cinema from antagonists in films about the rise of machines into indispensable assistants at all stages of project realization, including pre-production. Visualization : Visualization is key in fields like filmmaking and animation.

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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. Some other tasks and duties VFX compositors perform include: Researching  Compositors must research real-world references, watch reference videos, and develop different concepts before creating a shot.

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