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Small vs. large VFX studios — which one should I work for?
The VFX industry has both large and small studios. Each offers emerging artists slightly ...
What is character design?
In film and games, a well-designed character compels their audience to feel invested in ...
Animation Types: Understanding the Various Forms of Animation
Animation has come a long way, from ancient Greek pottery drawings to classic films like ...
Win a CG Spectrum Scholarship — KitBash3D Mission to Minerva Challenge
CG Spectrum has teamed up with KitBash3D to sponsor its Mission to Minerva community art ...
Interviewing for a job in the video games industry
With almost two decades of experience in the video game industry, Sushama Chakraverty, CG ...
What skills do you need as a video game designer?
What skills do you need as a game designer? Video game industry veteran and CG Spectrum’s ...
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 ...
What is an animation storyboard?
All great films, animations, TV series, and even games start with an idea and then a ...
The Best Human and Animal Anatomy Books for 3D Artists
The best anatomy books for artists explain complex structures through visual language and ...
Top 5 Benefits of Virtual Production in Filmmaking
Filmmaking is a highly creative but often time-intensive and complex process that must be ...
The 5 Stages of Digital Illustration: From Concept to Completion
How does the digital illustration process work? Award-winning artist Eric Wilkerson ...
3d Modeling Books & Recommended Reading List for 3D Artists
Want to build your knowledge as a 3D modeler? CG Spectrum's Department Head of 3D ...
VFX advice for junior FX artists
When you're just starting out as an FX artist, there are a lot of new things to learn, ...
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 ...
How to create an impressive concept art portfolio
Concept art is a creative and challenging career. While there are many fantastic job ...
CGS Virtual Production Trainees Contribute to House of the Dragon VFX
CG Spectrum recently partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Access to provide training for ...
Creating 2D Animation: A Beginner's Guide
If you want to become a 2D animator, then you’ll need practice in creating 2D animations. ...
Foundations of VFX Course: Student review, course work, and advice
Chris Mackney had fifteen years of programming experience under his belt when he began to ...
Digital Écorché: Making a 3D Anatomical Model
Anatomy for Sculptors, the publisher of anatomy books for artists, has also released ...
Should I work for an AAA or Indie video game studio?
Although all video game studios, regardless of size or classification, will differ from ...
Get 30% off KitBash3D Kits: Exclusive CGS Spectrum offer
To celebrate the launch of our epic Dune-inspired commercial, we have a special offer for ...
3D World Building: Techniques for Creating Immersive Environments
Marcus Colello has been creating fantastical worlds in his mind since he was young. Now, ...
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. ...
Here's why 90% of CG Spectrum's advanced compositing grads get hired
Did you know that in most post-productions, even if a shot doesn't need to go through any ...