Visual Effects Production (Compositing or 3D) Escape Studios

Overview

Visual Effects Artists create computer generated imagery (CGI) and effects, including 3D visuals, that would otherwise be too dangerous, expensive or impossible to film. VFX is not going anywhere; almost every image we see has it in some form – for example, if the image was not captured in its totality in one pass with the camera and consists of two or more live action elements, or it has been either wholly or partly generated on the computer.

Compositing (2D VFX) is an essential part of the VFX pipeline in films, TV and commercials. It entails seamless and photorealistic combining of various live action elements, and sometimes CG elements, that may have been filmed in different locations and in different lighting conditions. The Compositor’s job is to combine them in such a way that they seem like they have been filmed in one pass by a camera.

The  Visual Effects Production (Compositing or 3D) course at  Escape Studios  will take you from zero-to-hero, introducing you to both fundamental and advanced techniques of VFX using industry-standard software, as well as introducing you to the latest AI tools and Nuke's integration with Unreal Engine.

Career opportunities

You’ll graduate with a postgraduate qualification and a killer portfolio put together with advice from tutors and industry professionals. Ready to apply to start your career in the industry!

Some of the opportunities you can consider once you’ve finished your studies include:

• Runner

• Texture/Modelling/CFX Artist

• Previs Artist

• Roto/Prep Artist

• Layout Artist

• Production Assistant

• Production Coordinator

3D Artists often start out in junior roles to then rise to mid-level and senior roles such as 3D Generalists and Technical Directors, opening the path to becoming a VFX Supervisor.

Compositors often start out in junior roles or as Rotoscope Artists to then rise to mid-level and senior roles such as Compositors and Compositing Supervisors, opening the path to becoming a VFX Supervisor.

Our students have gone to work as both specialist and generalist artists in creative studios, across TV shows, films and commercials, at companies including Cinesite, DNEG, Framestore, Industrial Light & Magic and Jellyfish Pictures.