VFX: is it worth it? w. Saint John Walker
Time
13/09/2024 13:00 - 14:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Parolesalen (Arsenalet)
Kasernevej 8-10, Viborg
Event Details
The backwash from SAG/AFTRA strikes and the fragility it exposed about the whole film making industry, the shrinking of the power of the Streamers, and anxiety about the relentless
Event Details
The backwash from SAG/AFTRA strikes and the fragility it exposed about the whole film making industry, the shrinking of the power of the Streamers, and anxiety about the relentless march of AI…it can seem that learning VFX as a career isn’t a sensible choice.
But there are huge opportunities available to those who want to learn and succeed at VFX. Saint Walker talks through the good news about the VFX industry and why you might want to join it, showing examples that point to a more positive future. He’ll discuss the new world of commercial creativity in the era of AI, and why VFX might actually be more rewarding in 2025 than we think.
This event is a part of VAF PRO
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This event is a part of VAF PRO
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Saint John Walker
Saint John Walker
Leading VFX educationalist
Saint John Walker is the Programme Leader for postgraduate media at the UK’s University of Hertfordshire and a leading VFX educationalist with over 25 years of experience of teaching and training in the games, animation and VFX industries. Most recently Saint was Dean and Director of Industry Engagement at the UK’s Escape Studios and previous to that he designed, initiated and ran the VFX degree course at Norwich University of the Arts for four years.Saint is an active member of Access:VFX, and the convenor, designer and chair of the popular Industry panels at the London International Animation Festival each year. Recent work with the Next Gen Skills academy, FMX and the View festival saw him chairing and taking part in industry panels as diverse as AI, Animated Documentaries, VFX Careers and Creature FX. Saint is the author of the well-respected Core Skills of VFX Handbook and Student Primer, which he is currently updating for a new generation of new entrant talent.
Leading VFX educationalist
