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Shoshanah Wall20.06.234 min read

How to break into the visual effects industry with advice from Alt VFX

CG Spectrum's Community Manager, Penny Gaulbatz, and Partnership Manager, Magdalena ...
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Shoshanah Wall16.12.225 min read

How to Become a Better Animator: Optimizing Online Learning

As a mentor of the 2D animation courses at CG Spectrum—an online training center—Hubert ...
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Shoshanah Wall04.12.2210 min read

CGS Dept. Head of VFX enters KitBash3D's Mission to Minerva Challenge

CG Spectrum's Dept. Head of VFX Daniel Hourigan (Aquaman, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, ...
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Shoshanah Wall31.10.225 min read

VFX specialist or generalist - which is right for me?

Which type of job in visual effects is a better fit for you: specialist or generalist? ...
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Shoshanah Wall15.09.2217 min read

VFX industry advice for junior FX artists

When you're just starting out as an FX artist, there are a lot of new things to learn, ...
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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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Shoshanah Wall28.03.2212 min read

How to make a stylized 3D character model

CGS 3D Modeling Specialization student, Benjamin Oman breaks down how to make a polished ...
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Shoshanah Wall24.02.229 min read

Switching careers to Animation: A CG Spectrum student success story

We recently chatted with CG Spectrum alum, James Boyle about his decision to switch ...
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Shoshanah Wall08.02.221 min read

Ten Must-Have Work From Home Skills For Concept Artists & Illustrators

Working from home as a concept artist or digital illustrator can sometimes be a tough ...
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Nadia Stefyn19.10.219 min read

Life of a VFX Supervisor: Interview with Jorge Razon

All VFX supervisors worth their salt navigate their teams successfully through the ...
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Shoshanah Wall01.09.2113 min read

Mental health in the VFX and video game industries

The VFX and video games industries are creative, dynamic and fun. However, like any job, ...
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Nadia Stefyn24.08.219 min read

How to make a digital illustration portfolio in 4 key steps

As you start your career as an illustrator your most important marketing tool will be ...
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Nadia Stefyn10.03.2114 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 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 Stefyn01.05.208 min read

Game design basics: How to start creating video games

Building a video game used to require a fair amount of technical expertise, but today’s ...
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Nadia Stefyn28.04.208 min read

Why CG Spectrum? 5 Reasons Students Choose Us

Thinking of taking an online digital art course? CG Spectrum has advocated for the online ...
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Nick Fredin17.03.207 min read

How do I become an animator for games?

Whether you’re dead set on working for a VFX studio or dreaming about a career in game ...
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Nadia Stefyn11.03.2011 min read

What is Game Programming?

If you want to become a game programmer, this is a great place to start! Learn about the ...
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Nadia Stefyn11.02.205 min read

Ubisoft Programmer Firas Hosn Talks Jobs & The Future of Video Game AI

AI Game Programmer Firas Hosn knew early on that the future was in his hands. The Game ...
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Nadia Stefyn22.01.205 min read

What is 3D texturing?

What does a 3D Texture Artist do? A 3D Texture Artist creates stylized or natural ...
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Nadia Stefyn03.09.197 min read

Top five reasons to get into 2D animation right now

The 2D animation industry is transforming before our eyes. 2D Animation is still as ...
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Nadia Stefyn30.08.197 min read

6 benefits of online courses you may not have considered

In an increasingly online world, remote learning is gaining popularity. However, not all ...
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Nadia Stefyn16.07.196 min read

DreamWorks Animator Scott Claus Offers Advice to 2D Students

Scott Claus talks inspiration, careers and the future of 2D animation. With a career ...
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Nick Fredin05.02.195 min read

Digital Art Equipment: Software & Hardware for Concept Art Courses

Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned concept artist, switching from traditional ...
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