How to Be a Visual Effects Artist

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Get a bachelor's degree.. Enroll in a studio-based program.. Train on a number of VFX computer programs.

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Steps

1

Get a bachelor's degree.

Step 1

Get a bachelor's degree.

2

Enroll in a studio-based program.

Step 2

Enroll in a studio-based program.

3

Train on a number of VFX computer programs.

Step 3

Train on a number of VFX computer programs.

4

Watch online tutorials.

Step 4

Watch online tutorials.

5

Nurture your artistic side.

Step 5

Nurture your artistic side.

6

Pay close attention to movies, television shows, and video games.

Step 6

Pay close attention to movies, television shows, and video games.

7

Develop a specialization.

Step 7

Develop a specialization.

8

Create a compelling reel or portfolio.

Step 8

Create a compelling reel or portfolio.

9

Land an internship.

Step 9

Land an internship.

10

Consider self-employment.

Step 10

Consider self-employment.

11

Sign on with a design company or studio.

Step 11

Sign on with a design company or studio.

12

Move up to a supervisor position.

Step 12

Move up to a supervisor position.

13

Join a professional society.

Step 13

Join a professional society.

14

Enjoy working with a team.

Step 14

Enjoy working with a team.

15

Expect long work hours.

Step 15

Expect long work hours.

16

Spend time on a TV or film set.

Step 16

Spend time on a TV or film set.

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