1. VFX careers – an introduction Yen Yau Talent Development Manager Into Film

2. What drives you?

4. Good time to be working in the film industry Tax credits We are world leaders in VFX Craft skills World class studios We are investing in developing talent and new entrants

5. Stages of making a film DevelopmentPre-Production Production Post -ProductionDistribution and Exhibition

6. Connecting to the Curriculum Science Design and Technology Music Art and Design Languages Computing Maths

7. to concentrate on particular sector of film industry where we have skills shortage. Question- who knows what VFX or CGI stands for? Ask audience for examples of films with VFX Explain different areas of VFX Harry Potter franchise Explain we have shortage of new entrants with STEM backgrounds – who in room would say good at STEM and computer science?

8. VFX careers film – screen What is a VFX? Where can see VFX? History Difference between SF and VF The visual effects industry is one where art and science meet, and find motivation in innovation

9. The real-world physics of, for example, fluids, particle collisions, light reflections to be reproduced in computer simulations Understanding fracture dynamics makes explosions realistic Knowledge of trigonometry, parallax and focus to set up a shot in 3D The technical knowledge of how rigs work, how to control their motion with speed and precision, and what’s technically and physically possible to get out of them Robotics to control cameras, and the articulation of camera rigs’ joints Framestore simulate how light behaves when it interacts with surfaces

10. Getting on – the VFX skills spectrum.

11. The Pipeline

12. Routes In Historically, entry into VFX was informal, usually through the runner route. However, the industry is changing and most entrants now study a course offered by a private vocational training provider or a university.

13. Almost a quarter of those employed in the UK’s visual effects industry have a degree in one of the natural sciences, maths, engineering, or computer science. VFX company Double Negative goes so far as to employ a chief scientist, reflecting their recognition of how important it is to get the physics right Film and physics feedback upon one another too. t’s inherent to many and varied aspects of the fi lm- production process, from the science of photography, through the tech used to carry out shoots and generate effects, to the knowledge of the real-life behaviour of things to be reproduced as computer-generated imagery.

14. If they choose to go down the physics, maths or engineering degree route, they can then either get further training at a VFX company or specialise through a Creative Skillset accredited master’s degree. Once a student has completed their studies they can then choose between becoming a specialist working in one of the larger VFX companies in London, or becoming a generalist in smaller production houses in cities such as Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow and Belfast.

15. Sometimes the desire to produce a particular effect drives the development of the technology to make it possible. A simulation of a black hole produced by Dneg for the science fiction film Interstellar, directed by Christopher Interstellar, directed by Christopher Interstellar Nolan, even led to insights into real astrophysics More often, a new piece of technology becomes available and VFX companies will find an innovative use for it

16. They can also choose between specialising in TV (working on short projects that typically last a few weeks at a time), or in film (which involves more challenging projects lasting a few months). Whichever career path they choose, remind them that continuing with physics post-16 is an important first step.

17. Merida – it’s all in the hair!

18. Creating the hair and a wet dress

19. Show me the science

20. VFX Film Resources The Core Skills of VFX http://www.skillset.org/animation/qualifications/article_8377_1. asp Breakdown showreels http://www.artofvfx.com/?p=6591 http://www.moving-picture.com/showreels/vfx-breakdowns/ Individual Career Profiles and Case studies http://www.dneg.com/career_profiles/

21. Developing a Portfolio The Foundry NUKE – The award-winning tool for visual effects and the industry’s standard software (http://www.thefoundry.co.uk/products/nuke/non-commercial/) Autodesk Maya – 3D computer animation, modeling, visual effects and rendering software tool (http://www.autodesk.com/education/home) Fusion Tools for compositing, keying, painting, animation, stereoscopic 3D and more, all in a single application. Currently only available for windows (https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/fusion)https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/fusion Sculptris If you're new to the world of digital sculpting, Sculptris is the ideal ground on which to get started (http://pixologic.com/sculptris/)

22. Useful Websites BAFTA Guru Double Negative Escape Studios Shooting People Screen International The CG Society College of Production

23. Creative Skillset http://creativeskillset.org/who_we _help/young_creative_talent/

24. Few minutes with person next to you – identify 3 things you are going to do after today

25. Getting in Touch yen.yau@intofilm.org Skills Fusion Second Light Labs @yenyau @getintofilm http://ow.ly/PiZAB