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When you’re pursuing a career path of a visual effects artist, the most commonly asked questions are:
- “Should you go to school to study VFX?”
- “Should you study online?”
- “What school / online community should you join?”
The biggest myth in VFX is that you need a diploma in order to get a job in VFX. But in reality, the most important thing in getting hired is knowing that you can do that job. The only place where a diploma actually matters is when you’re applying for a work visa in a different country. Otherwise, the most important tool in getting hired - is how to make your VFX REEL!
In this career talk, Allan talks about:
- The pros of going to school like finding your community and how to network;
- The cons of going to school and the fact that academia can’t keep up with technological innovation;
- The price tag of former education - and how student debt adds to the pressure of having to get the job.
- How studying online allows you to choose your own courses and give you an opportunity to learn to troubleshoot (and VFX is all about troubleshooting);
- Why studying on your own keep your skills and knowledge more relevant;
- When learning online, you have to weed out through massive content on the internet - to get to the instructors who are actually qualified;
- Why studying on your own teaches you to troubleshoot on your own and makes you more open to learning new things;
- And so much more!
In his answer to the most frequently asked question SHOULD I GO TO A VFX SCHOOL?, Allan McKay breaks down the pros and cons of studying at a 4-year university versus studying online and why a VFX artist must be constantly learning - no matter the route! - as well as the importance of going all in!
If you’re starting out in digital art or VFX - or wondering how to break into the film industry - check out this career advice from Allan McKay. If you’re seeking artist career advice - this is the video for YOU!
CHECK OUT OTHER ALLAN MCKAY'S PODCASTS:
Allan McKay Podcast with Beeple: www.allanmckay.com/285
Allan McKay Podcast with Goro Fujita: www.allanmckay.com/180
Allan McKay Podcast with Goro Fujita: www.allanmckay.com/177
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