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VFX in Vancouver: CELPIP Explained
Thursday, October 12, 2017
The next post in a series titled VFX in Vancouver - I breakdown the CELPIP, the English test required for Permanent Residency in Canada.
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Create an Animation Portfolio Website on the Cheap!
Friday, September 15, 2017
Want to build a website but not have to spend upwards of $100 a year to maintain it? Have no fear! I have a solution that will only cost you $12 a year and be just as good as the big website builders!
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Scripts: My Top 5 Maya Scripts & Toolsets for Animators!
Monday, September 4, 2017
There are a lot of great custom Maya scripts and plugins out there. There are equally just as many bad ones. I share with you my top 5 custom Maya Scripts and Plugins - plus a couple runner ups worth checking out!
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Reference: Is Your Demo Reel Ready for a Major Studio with Shawn Kelly
Friday, August 11, 2017
AnimationMentor just put out a super informative webinar. Shawn Kelly discusses what makes up a studio ready demo reel. Check it out!! This video is highly worth your time!
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Tutorials: Learn to Use Arnold - Helpful YouTube Channels
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Here are a handful of helpful resources for artists looking to learn Arnold! There is a wide variety of topics ranging from beginner to expert/advanced.
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Reference: AnimationPhysics.org
Friday, July 28, 2017
An oldie but goodie! A YouTube channel worth taking a look at to really understand Physics, geared towards Animators!
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Reference: Facial Anatomy - Artnatomya
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Check out this website and mobile app to learn all about facial anatomy - Artnatomya
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Spiderman Homecoming Released!
Friday, July 7, 2017
Spiderman Homecoming is finally in theaters!
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VFX in Vancouver: Banking
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Come and get a basic understanding of the banking system in Canada / Vancouver when relocating from the United States as an expat. This post is meant to give you a primer on the topic.
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VFX in Vancouver: Healthcare
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Come and get a basic understanding of the universal healthcare offered in Vancouver when relocating from the United States as an expat. This post is meant to give you a primer on topic.
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VFX in Vancouver: Cell Phones and Cellular Service
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Relocating to Vancouver? I've compiled an overview of cell phone service providers here in Vancouver plus some helpful tips for US Expats in Canada. The second in a series of posts titled VFX in Vancouver.
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VFX in Vancouver: NAFTA Work Permits Explained
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Want to come up to Vancouver for VFX / Animation work? Come get clarity on the requirements needed to work across the border as an expat animator or vfx artist. The first in a series of posts titled VFX in Vancouver.
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Reference: Flying Creatures Wing Patterns
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
A study of creatures in flight and their wing patterns in .GIF format. Helpful reference for any flying character you are working on.
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Tutorials: The Etherington Brothers Blog
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Love comics? Beautiful drawings? Come read about The Etherington Brothers!
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Suicide Squad: One Perfect Shot Interview
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Here is an interesting interview from OnePerfectShotDB.com about the VFX work done on Suicide Squad and some new interesting techniques.
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Animation Industry Job Postings - Spreadsheet by Chris Mayne
Friday, September 9, 2016
Here is a fantastic resource if you are looking for an animation industry job. Spreadsheet complements of Chris Mayne.
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