Why I Do VFX: The Untold Truths About Working in Visual Effects

From the city of Singapore to working on over twenty Hollywood blockbuster films and TV series such as "The Walking Dead," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Aquaman," and "War for the Planet of the Apes," comes one of the first books of its kind in the visual effects (VFX) industry.

 

With a unique blend of self-help, career strategy, and memoir-like elements, Vicki Lau speaks to the core of what it is like to work behind-the-scenes on some of your favorite Hollywood titles, covering strategies employed in order to maneuver her way into the upper echelons of the industry.

 

You will learn:

- Detailed breakdowns of day-to-day studio activities

- How industries and events impact your life and career prospects as a VFX artist

- Key strategies and insights on dealing with Hollywood politics

- Precise predictions on VFX job displacements and new high-growth skills

- Self-clarity on your ambitions in life and what the VFX industry truly offers

 

Why I Do VFX is a must-have for anyone seriously considering a fulfilling life and career in Hollywood, film, and the arts.

 

After all, why spend a decade of your life uncovering the truths about this industry when you need only read this book to answer your own question:

Do you really want to do VFX?

 

 

 

Foreword by Leif Einarsson (VFX on "Stuart Little," "X-Men: Days of Future Past," "Spider-Man: Homecoming")

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Why I Do VFX: The Untold Truths About Working in Visual Effects

From the city of Singapore to working on over twenty Hollywood blockbuster films and TV series such as "The Walking Dead," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Aquaman," and "War for the Planet of the Apes," comes one of the first books of its kind in the visual effects (VFX) industry.

 

With a unique blend of self-help, career strategy, and memoir-like elements, Vicki Lau speaks to the core of what it is like to work behind-the-scenes on some of your favorite Hollywood titles, covering strategies employed in order to maneuver her way into the upper echelons of the industry.

 

You will learn:

- Detailed breakdowns of day-to-day studio activities

- How industries and events impact your life and career prospects as a VFX artist

- Key strategies and insights on dealing with Hollywood politics

- Precise predictions on VFX job displacements and new high-growth skills

- Self-clarity on your ambitions in life and what the VFX industry truly offers

 

Why I Do VFX is a must-have for anyone seriously considering a fulfilling life and career in Hollywood, film, and the arts.

 

After all, why spend a decade of your life uncovering the truths about this industry when you need only read this book to answer your own question:

Do you really want to do VFX?

 

 

 

Foreword by Leif Einarsson (VFX on "Stuart Little," "X-Men: Days of Future Past," "Spider-Man: Homecoming")

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Why I Do VFX: The Untold Truths About Working in Visual Effects

Why I Do VFX: The Untold Truths About Working in Visual Effects

by Vicki Lau
Why I Do VFX: The Untold Truths About Working in Visual Effects

Why I Do VFX: The Untold Truths About Working in Visual Effects

by Vicki Lau

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Overview

From the city of Singapore to working on over twenty Hollywood blockbuster films and TV series such as "The Walking Dead," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Aquaman," and "War for the Planet of the Apes," comes one of the first books of its kind in the visual effects (VFX) industry.

 

With a unique blend of self-help, career strategy, and memoir-like elements, Vicki Lau speaks to the core of what it is like to work behind-the-scenes on some of your favorite Hollywood titles, covering strategies employed in order to maneuver her way into the upper echelons of the industry.

 

You will learn:

- Detailed breakdowns of day-to-day studio activities

- How industries and events impact your life and career prospects as a VFX artist

- Key strategies and insights on dealing with Hollywood politics

- Precise predictions on VFX job displacements and new high-growth skills

- Self-clarity on your ambitions in life and what the VFX industry truly offers

 

Why I Do VFX is a must-have for anyone seriously considering a fulfilling life and career in Hollywood, film, and the arts.

 

After all, why spend a decade of your life uncovering the truths about this industry when you need only read this book to answer your own question:

Do you really want to do VFX?

 

 

 

Foreword by Leif Einarsson (VFX on "Stuart Little," "X-Men: Days of Future Past," "Spider-Man: Homecoming")


Product Details

BN ID: 2940165191923
Publisher: Vicki Lau
Publication date: 05/24/2021
Sold by: Draft2Digital
Format: eBook
File size: 777 KB

About the Author

Vicki Lau is a VFX artist/generalist, virtual reality (VR) developer, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and educator from Singapore who broke into Hollywood as an outsider.

She has worked with over 20 studios and filmmakers on major productions such as AMC's “The Walking Dead” (Season 4), “Guardians of the Galaxy,and “Aquaman” and teaches over 80,000 students worldwide.

She is a nominated finalist of the WinTrade Award for Women in Tech and the WeAreTheCity Rising Stars Global Award for Achievement.

Vicki is also a bodybuilder.

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