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Sticky Thread Sticky: Blog about breaking into the industry

I recently set up a myspace account and decided to write my first blog on getting into visual effects. The article is simple (nothing technical and meant for people that know basically nothing about VFX) and cocky and very opinionated. Myspace seems like a place to rant anyway. But maybe someone...

Started by hiphopcr‎, January 21st, 2006 05:14 PM
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Sticky Thread Sticky: Compositor salary expectations?

Hey guys, what is a salary expectation for compositing job in medium size company, in film industry? Company in Halifax gives me two options 6 month or 18 month. Thanks a lot for advise! :mona:

Started by eev776‎, January 4th, 2007 12:27 PM
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Sticky Thread Sticky: Salary of Digital Compositor in Toronto?

Hello, Does anyone know what is the salary for a Flame artist / AE animator in Toronto, Canada? ive been offered a job over there (i live in europe), and dont know the range of salaries there. (as you know well - they ask you what are my expectations....) it's supposed to be in a medium+...

Started by MonkeyDo‎, September 30th, 2003 08:37 AM
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Payment

Hey guys, got a question. Is it okay for the US studios (one is trying to hire me as a remote freelancer on a 3 months project) to pay a couple of months later after a project is released? It is not the way we are working here in Russia but maybe it is normal in the States? Please tell me. Thank...

Started by Vladimir Zharov‎, April 5th, 2012 09:18 AM
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Academy of Art University Graduates/Ex-Students

If anybody that has graduated, is attending, or has attended Academy of Art University would be so kind as to share their experiences, reviews, opinions or tips concerning VFX as a Major over there, it would be much appreciated.... I want to attend on campus, but I would like to hear from someone...

Started by Rockerman1080‎, March 31st, 2012 10:08 PM
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Poll: Best College for learning Visual Effects

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Started by niceguysan‎, April 24th, 2007 01:21 PM
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Freelancing

Hey, guys, how're you doing? I have one question about building a vfx career. I live in Russia and for some reason I cannot leave this country and work abroad though I really want to. I even can't get away from the small town I live in. That's why I want to ask: Are there vfx studios somewhere...

Started by Vladimir Zharov‎, December 9th, 2011 11:34 PM
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Time to go pro?

So I've been doing visual effects with After Effects CS5 for over a year now...I'm almost graduated and I REALLY enjoy VFX designing, however, I'm unsure of my actual skill level...Anyone know any "tests" to do to find out how good you are with VFX/3D compositing? I have worked on some of my own...

Started by Josh_HLS‎, December 6th, 2011 08:22 AM
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Started by ozgrant21‎, November 19th, 2011 05:36 AM
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Can you Mentor me?

Hello, I am seeking a Mentor from the Industry who can help me move to next level, this is purely a non-lucrative offer. Some Background (more can be provided in case we mutually agree to be Mentor/Mentees) Occupation: Software Manager (Cisco Systems) Experience: 14 years Current Goal...

Started by mhafeez_13666‎, July 29th, 2011 08:00 PM
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Good College for Animation & Visual Effects

Hello everyone! Currently a Jr. in high school, 73 Average, 1600 on first SAT (Will be taking a second one) and I'm interested upon getting into Animation and Visual effects. I have grown to love movies and the CGI work that goes into them. It's something that makes me want to do and look upon...

Started by MustacheMuffin‎, May 31st, 2011 12:55 PM
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Working abroad

Hi, everyone my name is Thana from Thailand I've done my bacheolars (international university) in multimedia design (3d animation). I have been doing freelance works for about a year (3d animation and composition job mostly). And I'm thinking of working abroad like in London or LA. If anyone...

Started by Thana Nabadalung‎, June 3rd, 2011 09:09 AM
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Is it possible to get workpermit in US after shortterm courses???

I am actually planning to join Gnomon or Escape Studios(LA) short term composting course which will be for about 3 Months. But what are the chances of getting to stay there after the course because from what I have heard most of the jobs is LA are contract basis or freelance. So,how can I get...

Started by mr_steel‎, May 23rd, 2011 08:25 AM
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