Breaking In: Breaking into Animation and VFX with a Technical Background
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Breaking In: Breaking into Animation and VFX with a Technical Background
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THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- Folks with a technical background
- People who are new to or interested in breaking into the animation or VFX industry
WHAT TO EXPECT
- An overview of the visual effects and animation 3D pipelines
- How to create resumes & cover letters with your current experience
- How to network and build connections
- Interview skills
- Top tips for a career transition
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- Creating a project for one’s portfolio
- 3D software demonstrations and walkthroughs
CIRCLE DESCRIPTION
Do you have a technical background and want to join the animation or VFX industries? Maybe you’re like me, and you graduated with a technical degree (for me, it was computer engineering), worked in another field for a while, and are now looking to work in animation or VFX. If this sounds like you, then this circle might be for you.
The goal of this mentorship is to help you get familiar with the animation and VFX industries and to help get you set up to find and apply for job opportunities in these industries.
Over the course of the circle, we will discuss:
- An overview of the visual effects and animation 3D pipelines
- How to create resumes & cover letters geared towards a new route while still making your previous experience relevant in the best way possible
- How to network and build connections
- The interview skills you’ll need to impress hiring managers
- What resources you can use to learn new relevant skills & have during a career transition
- The tough reality of a career transition, but the growth and achievements you will gain!
This mentorship circle is ideal for students and young professionals who come from a technical space and want to see what roles are in the industry and how to prepare for the transition. Having a background or knowledge in the CG pipeline is not required.
If you’re technical-oriented but want to try breaking into the animation, visual effects industry, or CG-related projects, this circle is right for you. This includes students in their final year of school, recent graduates, and people looking to make a career change.
Qualification Criteria
Student (final year)
Aspiring Professional (0 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â TwiceÂ
Day / Time:Â Friday evenings
Timezone: PST
ADDITIONAL Application requirementS
Please submit the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter/personal statements explaining why you’d like to join this circle and what you are hoping to gain out of it
Circle Leader
Jacquelene Pham
I have the mind of an engineer and the heart of an artist. I am passionate about using technology to empower artists in the film and animation industries. Projects that tell stories, inspire, and drive creativity and technical challenges are my driving force.
A diverse background ranging from IT, software engineering, and production support for CG applications and projects has given me the skills and perspectives to collaborate effectively across different teams in both creative and technical pipelines. I aim to continually challenge myself in my career and contribute to impactful projects through collaboration and accountability, and I hope to mentor and support those along the way.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: Associate Pipeline Technical Director
Studio / Employer:Â Digital Domain
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelene-pham-470aa4132/