Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In part 1 of this 2 part VFX interview with Matt Skonicki from @VFXforFilmmakers.com we discuss Matt's career and how Matt got to where he is today. We also take a look at a few different tips and resources for new artists.
This is part of a new VFX Podcast series - 'VFX Talk'
00:00 Introduction
14:03 What are the most important skills when seeking a job in VFX
15:32 Technical artist vs Creative Artist
16:54 What challenges have you faced during your career?
17:57 Keeping up to date with industry as an educator
21:21 What is the most rewarding part of your job?
26:04 Training resources for artists
29:55 What to include in your showreel
32:43 Working at large VFX houses vs small VFX houses
Matt shares some tips for new hopeful artists.
Don't forget to check out Matts Channel @VFXforFilmmakers.com
Don't forget to also check out Matts Website:
vfxforfilm.com
Use COUPON CODE: BACK50 for Matt's Store
Here's a link to Matts 'Ask the VFX Pros'' Series:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_WjL_tZ4qduVtrpe3mD2hd5YWpV4WpOQ
Music for outro provided by bensound.com
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In part 1 of this 2 part VFX interview with Matt Skonicki from @VFXforFilmmakers.com we discuss Matt's career and how Matt got to where he is today. We also take a look at a few different tips and resources for new artists.
This is part of a new VFX Podcast series - 'VFX Talk'
00:00 Introduction
14:03 What are the most important skills when seeking a job in VFX
15:32 Technical artist vs Creative Artist
16:54 What challenges have you faced during your career?
17:57 Keeping up to date with industry as an educator
21:21 What is the most rewarding part of your job?
26:04 Training resources for artists
29:55 What to include in your showreel
32:43 Working at large VFX houses vs small VFX houses
Matt shares some tips for new hopeful artists.
Don't forget to check out Matts Channel @VFXforFilmmakers.com
Don't forget to also check out Matts Website:
vfxforfilm.com
Use COUPON CODE: BACK50 for Matt's Store
Here's a link to Matts 'Ask the VFX Pros'' Series:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_WjL_tZ4qduVtrpe3mD2hd5YWpV4WpOQ
Music for outro provided by bensound.com
Please comment, rate, and subscribe!
Follow us on Twitter at @CreativeTap1
Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/Creativetapp
Join us on Instagram at creative.tap Support Creative Tap over on Patreon for some seriously awesome Perks!
patreon.com/creativetap
