Throughout the FXTD program, we will continually strive to eliminate the phrase “It doesn’t work” from our vocabulary and develop a firm sense that anything we set our minds to can be built virtually.Īt Lost Boys we train our artists to problem solve efficiently, equip them with the power to deliver effects on time, understand and digest notes, address critical feedback, and be pro-active in their communication with teammates and supervisors. ![]() Houdini is a unique piece of software that allows for problem solving unlike any other VFX software platform. Therefore, we focus on teaching the skill of finding solutions to whatever the problem might be. A good FXTD will have to train their mind in the ways of critical thinking and structured troubleshooting of complex systems. Probably even more important is the skill of problem solving. From lightning bolts to smoke plumes, to the intricate behaviour of a school of fish, developing a sense for breaking apart what drives nature is the centerpiece of an FX TD’s education and lifelong skill set. The first skill essential to complete this task is a trained eye that is able to discern the characteristics and qualities of those natural phenomena. It is the business of the FX TD to analyze natural phenomena and replicate them as photo-realistically as possible. We are firm believers that it is not proficiency in a certain software that makes a good effects artist, but rather the ability to continually problem solve and adapt to the task at hand.
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