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Nadia is a communications specialist with a background working in film and TV as a producer, researcher, and scriptwriter across North America and Australia.

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Nadia Stefyn25.12.2212 min read

Junior to intermediate FX artist: How to progress in VFX

FX artist and CG Spectrum Mentor of the Houdini FX courses Kate Xagoraris (Nightmare ...
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Nadia Stefyn30.09.227 min read

The importance of creative thinking: Q&A with CG Spectrum Institute's Baden U'Ren

CG Spectrum is constantly evolving to ensure its film and games training courses keep our ...
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Nadia Stefyn26.09.228 min read

Top 5 Benefits of Virtual Production in Filmmaking

Filmmaking is a highly creative but often time-intensive and complex process that must be ...
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Nadia Stefyn08.09.227 min read

What is Digital Painting? How to Get Started as a Digital Artist

You're probably familiar with video game splash art, movie posters, comic book art, and ...
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Nadia Stefyn31.08.223 min read

CGS Virtual Production Trainees Contribute to House of the Dragon VFX

CG Spectrum recently partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Access to provide training for ...
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Nadia Stefyn26.08.2210 min read

Creating 2D Animation: A Beginner's Guide

If you want to become a 2D animator, then you’ll need practice in creating 2D animations. ...
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Nadia Stefyn10.08.2214 min read

3D World Building: Techniques for Creating Immersive Environments

Marcus Colello has been creating fantastical worlds in his mind since he was young. Now, ...
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Nadia Stefyn03.08.226 min read

What is the difference between game art and game design?

The primary creative roles in game development are that of the artist and the designer. ...
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Nadia Stefyn17.07.221 min read

CG Spectrum's 2022 Houdini FX student showcase makes a big splash

An FX artist is responsible for FX animation, procedural simulations, dynamic ...
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Nadia Stefyn29.06.227 min read

What is the Best 2D Animation Software? Industry Experts Weigh In

Diving into the world of 2D animation? The right tools can make all the difference. ...
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Nadia Stefyn09.05.2217 min read

How Video Games Are Made : The Game Development Process

Want to know how video games are made? This article walks through the video game ...
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Nadia Stefyn05.08.2113 min read

TA Q&A: Meet our digital painting technical assistants

This month, we're featuring our amazing Concept Art and Illustration Technical ...
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Nadia Stefyn21.06.21< 1 min read

CG Spectrum is an Unreal Academic Partner!

We're proud to announce that CG Spectrum is now the first online school to become an ...
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Nadia Stefyn18.05.2111 min read

Music Video VFX: Behind the Scenes with Vince Bufalino

Meet Vince Bufalino VFX compositing graduate Vince Bufalino worked on some pretty cool ...
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Nadia Stefyn23.04.218 min read

Pixar Animation Internships: The First Step to Landing a Job at Pixar

Stephanie Soong hadn't even finished her 3D modeling course when she found out she got a ...
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Nadia Stefyn01.04.216 min read

Where to Learn Toon Boom Harmony

If you’re looking to learn Toon Boom Harmony and pursue a career in animation, CG ...
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Nadia Stefyn10.03.2115 min read

Looking for VFX jobs? Read these demo reel & interview tips first

After 20 years in the industry, VFX Supervisor Jorge Razon has hired countless visual ...
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Nadia Stefyn07.02.2111 min read

15 types of digital illustration to help you get started

Commercial and artistic markets are constantly employing the skills of illustrators ...
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Nadia Stefyn17.12.2014 min read

Most In-Demand VFX Jobs: How to Get Hired

What are the most in-demand VFX jobs right now and how do you get them? Magdalena ...
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Nadia Stefyn16.12.209 min read

The Witcher inspired Indrek Oper to study digital painting

Meet Indrek Oper As a kid, Indrek loved to draw and play video games. Fast forward to ...
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Nadia Stefyn04.11.207 min read

Meet the 2020 CG Spectrum Art Contest Winners

The winning entries CG Spectrum recently held a Halloween-inspired art contest giving ...
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Nadia Stefyn26.08.205 min read

Top 6 Tips for VFX and Game Artists Working Remotely

Whether you've just decided to go freelance, or are working remotely for a studio, these ...
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Nadia Stefyn05.08.201 min read

Black Knight: Character Concept Art Demo with Tyler James

In this character concept art demo, award-winning concept artist, illustrator, and CG ...
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Nadia Stefyn29.07.205 min read

Student success: Q&A with concept artist & illustrator Xiaoya Lin

Xiaoya Lin always wanted to be an artist. But it was after attending a Pixar art ...
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