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Nadia Stefyn18.05.2111 min read

Music Video VFX: Behind the Scenes with Vince Bufalino

VFX compositing graduate Vince Bufalino worked on some pretty cool projects before ...
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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 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 Stefyn08.12.206 min read

The Art of VFX Compositing: The Orville & Ratched VFX Breakdowns

VFX compositors are akin to alchemists. They bring together all the disparate elements ...
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Nadia Stefyn24.11.2011 min read

Future of Animation and VFX Industry: 7 Skills to Future-Proof Your Career

Whether you're an aspiring or established VFX artist, future-proofing your career is a ...
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Nadia Stefyn22.07.2010 min read

Data Visualization as Art: Q&A with Data Artist Dr. Kirell Benzi

Data Artist Dr. Kirell Benzi as an extraordinary superpower. The CG Spectrum alumnus ...
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Nadia Stefyn19.06.207 min read

Using Houdini For Games: Q&A with Lucen Game Dev Kris Kebbe

Kristian Kebbe is an indie game developer and FX artist who began his career in the film ...
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Nadia Stefyn06.05.207 min read

Alumni Q&A with Houdini FX Artist Glenn Dawick

3D Artist Glenn Dawick has spent a decade working in TV, advertising, and even on ...
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Nadia Stefyn03.04.205 min read

Interview with VFX artist Robert Alomar

Robert Alomar was an Intelligence Analyst and Linguist in the US Army, but he always had ...
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Nadia Stefyn08.03.2012 min read

Q&A With Loki Lead Compositor / VFX Artist Brittany Piacente

Senior Compositor Brittany Piacente has worked on more than 50 movies and TV shows, ...
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Nadia Stefyn15.01.205 min read

How Hamzeh Became a Compositor Against All Odds

Hamzeh Alkailani has faced extraordinary odds in his lifetime. More than most of us could ...
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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 Stefyn07.07.196 min read

Interview with 3D Modeler Danish Anwar

Now a 3D Artist at Method Studios in Melbourne, CG Spectrum graduate Danish Anwar had a ...
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Ryan Fitzgerald08.10.186 min read

What is Compositing? The Role of a VFX Compositor

Compositors are in high demand as almost every production requires some form of ...
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Ryan Fitzgerald05.10.186 min read

What Does a Visual FX Artist Do?

An FX artist creates visual effects in movies, TV shows, and video games. They're ...
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Ryan Fitzgerald04.10.188 min read

The Visual Effects Pipeline: An In-Depth Look

What is VFX? What is the Visual Effects Pipeline? In this beginners guide, we explain the ...
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Shoshanah Wall01.08.188 min read

How to Get a Job as a VFX Artist: Advice from our Students

CG Spectrum’s 2016 online advanced students achieved an incredible 90% placement rate ...
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Nick Fredin31.07.182 min read

Do You Need to Know How to Draw to Be a 3D Animator or VFX Artist?

Some people can create fantastic images, but can’t draw anything. A common question we ...
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Nick Fredin31.07.189 min read

Top 20 video game production and VFX studios in Australia

Are you a game developer or a visual effects artist looking for a job in the industry? ...
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Nick Fredin30.07.184 min read

5 Essential Tips for Landing a Job in the Visual Effects Industry

From blockbuster films to indie projects, nearly every production relies on visual ...
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