looking for one year courses in 3d animation and vfx

[tdemiris]

Hello everyone .

After giving in it some thought, I decided to spend one year learning about visual effects and 3d.

While taking my degree in Chemical Engineering (MSc) I spent my last two years writing and directing an award winning short , learning to use after affects to a pretty good level and also shooting two fx-heavy music videos who had the pleasure of being aired on national television. Even though my life dream is to direct movies ,I got excited from the possibilities of visual effects and having a DIY background in filmmaking I am looking to invest some of my time into that magical craft.

This is where I need some help. I'm searching for good and intense one year courses , everywhere in the globe , English speaking of course, with tuition fees of around 15000 Euros (20,000 $)

looking forward to your answers.

 

[_Rok_]

With just one year to learn, you aren't going to master any specific field of VFX. You'll get a generalized education, so look for a program that jumps right into hands-on work (Here's one OPTION). You're going to get a basic idea of how the pipeline works, the tools, and how to get started. Like any school, you get out what you put in.

A word on VFX/animation schools, they are privately run companies. So, prepare for some sticker-shock

If you seek employment in VFX; no matter how long you go to school, or from where you graduate, it all comes down to your demo reel. Even if your reel looks solid, most of the larger VFX facilities will only offer you an entry-level position to see how you do (possibly rotoscoping for a year, or two). This is often a huge disappointment to many graduates, who feel their obvious talent is going unrecognized. If you show commitment and skill you should expect to take 2-5 years to settle into your desired department. My suggestion is to start with some smaller companies, first. They aren't run like commercial beef farms and you'll be exposed to a wider range of challenges than the big shops.

OPTION: You could invest your education budget in hardware & software, and teach yourself. You'll have all the gear you need to work on your own films. This option requires that you are a serious self-starter, who likes to be alone .... a lot. Then again, nothing is better than having a good instructor.

After film school, I worked at some smaller shops for over three years before going to work for my childhood hero. I learned so much working directly under him, I'll forever be in his debt.

Best of luck!

_Rok_