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Developing a Career as a Visual Development Artist in Live-Action/Animation
Key points we will focus on in our circle:
- Day to day deliveries as a concept artist or storyboard artist
- Pitches, scripting, Post-production concept art for VFX
- Working from home, how to meet deadlines
- Networking and Professional Practices
- Portfolio review and research for design
- Guest speakers (tbd) will expand on alternative fields
TO APPLY: Please submit a link to a portfolios that shows either examples of visual development or storyboarding abilities. Environments, character designs, prop design, storyboards, graphic design, or colour keys.
Mentee Criteria
Experience Level:
1+ Years
Meeting Times & Dates
Please note: Meeting times and dates are subject to change by your Circle Mentor
Times Per Month: Twice
Dates: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Meeting Times: 5-6pm PST / 8-9pm EST
Circle Leader
Vicki Pui
Originally from a classical animation background, Vicki is currently a freelance concept artist for live action feature films. Previously, she has also worked as a storyboard artist in both animation and live action.
Some of her recent credits include Black Panther 1 & 2, Aquaman, Suicide Squad, Nightmare Alley, Spiderman: Homecoming, Godzilla, Crimson Peak, Thor Ragnarok, and the upcoming Peter Pan & Wendy. Alternative freelance work, music videos (Beyonce), Smithsonian permanent dinosaur exhibit, and MET afro-futurism exhibit.