Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
CG Supervisor shares insightful knowledge across the VFX Industry in an entertaining and humble way. He talks about his career and early days, the current challenges we are all facing in 2020 and what the future will bring us.
Due to some sensitive material being discussed I had to edit out some short segments of the interview. Sorry for that.
PIXAR STYLE LIGHTING SERIES
youtu.be/OycvBlNpNVs
DISCORD COMMUNITY
discord.gg/z35NUgV
SUPPORT ME ON PATREON
patreon.com/arvidschneider
Yann also answers a lot of questions from the CG community about how to jump start your career, how to respond in interview situations, how to make your portfolio great and shares other very helpful tips and ideas to become a better 3D artist.
SOCIAL CORNER
instagram.com/arvidschneider
twitter.com/arvidurs
patreon.com/arvidschneider
twitch.tv/arvidurs
AWESOME RESOURCES
coding amzn.to/33Pwy8H
vfx lighting amzn.to/2PzrtJi
paid courses udemy.com/u/arvidschneider
learning playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkb7MHt0xUF0Mf5xUnUmxfVZUJ53yvrBL
NEED A MENTOR?
patreon.com/arvidschneider
MY GEAR
Shot on: amzn.to/2PAmuaY
Lens: amzn.to/2DuuLeg
Awesome Mic: amzn.to/2DwAOPl
Monitor: amzn.to/31B4t2a
Monitor support: amzn.to/2EWQnAd
Lights: amzn.to/33AZa58
Lightstrip: amzn.to/2PAFiqQ
*Note, above links are affiliate links which means I will receive a small commission if you decide to buy a course. The price will be the same for you, no difference. Thanks for your support!*
MUSIC
epidemicsound.com/referral/7cfjxk
#VFXInterview #CareerAdvice #CGI
TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction
4:31 Do you spend much time on set as a CG Supervisor?
6:12 What do you think is important to know being on set?
11:04 What is IBL?
12:26 Do you miss shot work, now that you are CG Supe?
16:55 How does COVID affect your daily work?
22:34 Yann Talking about Frienship and Communication
27:00 What advice would you give yourself as a junior td?
31:03 How did you get in to the VFX Industry?
37:47 Why do I offer tutorials for FREE? (Arvid)
38:47 As a Supe, is there a big gap between you and artists?
41:33 For what qualities are you looking for in applicants?
50:10 Showreel
52:43 What was a challenging shot in your reel?
56:12 Do VISA applications affect foreign artists of being hired?
59:11 Working from home for vfx
1:02:05 Working from home will probably only be senior roles?
1:04:10 What should I focus on as a beginner to the industry?
1:05:52 Can UNREAL engine be using in VFX? CPU/GPU?
1:15:55 Will AI artificial intelligence replace my job?
1:22:22 What is your thought on GPU render engines?
1:24:58 Any tips for starting a career in lookdev?
1:33:55 Interested in a CG Meetup - in Vancouver?
1:35:29 How should I respond to Interview questions?
1:38:29 Is it important to have references from previous employers?
1:42:15 Isn’t it difficult to get a FULL-TIME position in VFX?
1:45:02 With experience finding a job should be easier?
1:46:03 More Questions and Yann being humble
1:48:07 Talking about VFX and Arvids tutorials
1:50:10 Any Advice for starting a Career in 3d?
1:50:55 Any plan to start a YouTube/Twitch career?
1:52:33 Is scripting/programming a must for FX/LOOKDEV?
1:54:33 Any tips for ARCHVIZ renders?
1:55:53 Any opinions on the latest VFX Oscars?
2:00:32 Outtakes - Really good :)
CG Supervisor shares insightful knowledge across the VFX Industry in an entertaining and humble way. He talks about his career and early days, the current challenges we are all facing in 2020 and what the future will bring us.
Due to some sensitive material being discussed I had to edit out some short segments of the interview. Sorry for that.
PIXAR STYLE LIGHTING SERIES
youtu.be/OycvBlNpNVs
DISCORD COMMUNITY
discord.gg/z35NUgV
SUPPORT ME ON PATREON
patreon.com/arvidschneider
Yann also answers a lot of questions from the CG community about how to jump start your career, how to respond in interview situations, how to make your portfolio great and shares other very helpful tips and ideas to become a better 3D artist.
SOCIAL CORNER
instagram.com/arvidschneider
twitter.com/arvidurs
patreon.com/arvidschneider
twitch.tv/arvidurs
AWESOME RESOURCES
coding amzn.to/33Pwy8H
vfx lighting amzn.to/2PzrtJi
paid courses udemy.com/u/arvidschneider
learning playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkb7MHt0xUF0Mf5xUnUmxfVZUJ53yvrBL
NEED A MENTOR?
patreon.com/arvidschneider
MY GEAR
Shot on: amzn.to/2PAmuaY
Lens: amzn.to/2DuuLeg
Awesome Mic: amzn.to/2DwAOPl
Monitor: amzn.to/31B4t2a
Monitor support: amzn.to/2EWQnAd
Lights: amzn.to/33AZa58
Lightstrip: amzn.to/2PAFiqQ
*Note, above links are affiliate links which means I will receive a small commission if you decide to buy a course. The price will be the same for you, no difference. Thanks for your support!*
MUSIC
epidemicsound.com/referral/7cfjxk
#VFXInterview #CareerAdvice #CGI
TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction
4:31 Do you spend much time on set as a CG Supervisor?
6:12 What do you think is important to know being on set?
11:04 What is IBL?
12:26 Do you miss shot work, now that you are CG Supe?
16:55 How does COVID affect your daily work?
22:34 Yann Talking about Frienship and Communication
27:00 What advice would you give yourself as a junior td?
31:03 How did you get in to the VFX Industry?
37:47 Why do I offer tutorials for FREE? (Arvid)
38:47 As a Supe, is there a big gap between you and artists?
41:33 For what qualities are you looking for in applicants?
50:10 Showreel
52:43 What was a challenging shot in your reel?
56:12 Do VISA applications affect foreign artists of being hired?
59:11 Working from home for vfx
1:02:05 Working from home will probably only be senior roles?
1:04:10 What should I focus on as a beginner to the industry?
1:05:52 Can UNREAL engine be using in VFX? CPU/GPU?
1:15:55 Will AI artificial intelligence replace my job?
1:22:22 What is your thought on GPU render engines?
1:24:58 Any tips for starting a career in lookdev?
1:33:55 Interested in a CG Meetup - in Vancouver?
1:35:29 How should I respond to Interview questions?
1:38:29 Is it important to have references from previous employers?
1:42:15 Isn’t it difficult to get a FULL-TIME position in VFX?
1:45:02 With experience finding a job should be easier?
1:46:03 More Questions and Yann being humble
1:48:07 Talking about VFX and Arvids tutorials
1:50:10 Any Advice for starting a Career in 3d?
1:50:55 Any plan to start a YouTube/Twitch career?
1:52:33 Is scripting/programming a must for FX/LOOKDEV?
1:54:33 Any tips for ARCHVIZ renders?
1:55:53 Any opinions on the latest VFX Oscars?
2:00:32 Outtakes - Really good :)
