How To Get Started in Visual Effects

[@Advection357]

One thing I'll tell you guys... you will never know EVERYTHING when it comes to VFX... (after effects is just a tiny fraction) there are new boundaries constantly being formed and the industry is always advancing so you will need to keep up with it if you want to be relevant. I've been in the computer graphics field for 18 years now but I'm still learning new methods/tools/techniques... it never stops so u gotta love what you do ;)

[@SkerikIsBae]

Been learning for three years and I know a lot but barely anything at the same time it's awesome

[@williss11]

I'm scared so I'll never know? how can I at least be updated in the latest developments?

[@Advection357]

***** Well you can read sites like fxguide dot com etc... Read the "what's new" info on new releases of 3D apps etc.. Nobody is gonna do it for you :p If you love what you do then you should do all this automatically..

[@Advection357]

The NerdVerse I'm mostly still figuring out how to do things better and faster..

[@SkerikIsBae]

Advection357 I Have used after effects alot but am still learning new and better ways as they comeout and I'm starting to learn cgi and modelling in Maya etc

[@TheChicksLife]

I work at a VFX studio up here in Portland Oregon working on NBC's Grimm and we use After Effects for all of our compositing. We talked about upgrading to nuke but could not justify the massive cost doing so would take. Loved the video Aaron. Gives kids out there a much better grasp on all the aspects of the industry and a good way to approach entering it.

[@tor3203]

why don't you try black magic fusion? it's free

[@rashaud5451]

The Chick's Life - RV Travel how would I go about getting vfx

[@nodnarbpower1587]

The Chick's Life - RV Travel please help me with my job

[@haleyjones8960]

Just now seeing this video and this comment - no kidding! I'm an actor in Portland! You didn't work with a Lisa on the show, did you? She did some work on Grimm but I think she might've just worked as an extra... she works primarily in editing now but mentions AE a lot. Just did a short film with her last weekend. Go Portland!

[@jmanadd1761]

He has time to do vfx and hit the gym like that ? incredible.

[@BayareaJay]

+jman add Got to do something while rendering :)

[@TylerCinema]

+BayareaJay SO TRUE!! haha

[@tobiastho9639]

+jman add Here is how he did it: - Get Buff! With After Effects - vfxbro.com/buff/ ;-D

[@its_maalik]

jman add You have the time to do everything u desire. Just depends on your will powed

[@johnsonwithat2322]

Gym only takes an hour out of your day. This isn't far fetched to believe.

[@ravisentertainment6899]

You really doing a great job Aaron.... Thanks for the learning tips..

[@ASKVFX]

Great Resource! This video is one of the reasons I started my channel.

[@MrLachapell]

i think this guy put some visual effects on himself and couldn't turn them off now he look buff as fcuk forever

[@illusoriation]

Hopefully these tips will guide me throughout my years in school for this course next year. I somewhat got into Visual Effects not knowing what they do exception to 3D and maybe their motions to the video to make it look real. I hope this will really help me, just thank you so much in advance!

[@johnsanimations1952]

i gotta watch more of these king film school vids!!! they're great and im kind of getting into stop motion film making

[@IvanSchoeman]

VFX bro got me started on VFX! Thats why im in this industry today. Doing mostly film for corporates and vfx in my own time. Would love to see a "How to plan a big VFX shot". From visualizing to on set and finally the post production work.

[@Whisper_InThe_Rain]

Its a great video. I am also self taught visual fx artist, and you as intimidating as the field seems, you can learn everything yourself if you are motivated enough. I started as 3D artist and transitioned into visual fx so I can do 3D integration and build scenes that are just don't exists in the real world. Even Studio programs are offered to students for free or discounted prices cause we are not all made of cash especially when were learning. Great intro video.

[@nijatIbrahimli]

very interesting tutorial for vfx. Thank you! :)

[@JohnnySanchez-aka-7rooper]

Aaron, Thank you very much for your tips and first orientation for beginners on VFX/motion graphics like myself. I got here searching for tutorials and there you were: The same guy who made funny cheesy videos with two rival cats that my little girl loves so much to watch over and over. What a nice surprise and I'm glad that you have made a professional career out of this.

[@Camilamscine]

This guy inspires me so much! Wish i had a chance to work with him. If i could only watch and learn, no money would pay such experience.

[@HEYPRESTO2010]

This video explains me down to a tee... Im only 16 at the moment but I'm so passionate to make a career for myself in this industry!

[@TradingTutorialPills]

fantastiche queste illustrazioni

[@cratecody7936]

this is it, this was the video i needed. thanks my guy. will start diving into your stuff.

[@karensuperman8144]

hi since your comment is a year old. i thinking you learn alot in VFX already. can you give us an update on your work?

[@kalitech]

your explanation is really very nice

[@lmSheep]

Yes!! Currently I'm in my foundation year and have yet to declare my major :> so far debating between illustration and VFX

[@islandgirldiaries4727]

I'm still very new to this tho I study a little bit about film but we did not really went into editing, i'll spend my vacant hours watching you videos and hopefully I'd have more knowledge as well. Tysm!

[@annadidyana518]

Thank you for this video :) Wanna get into this world of vfx.. applying for school this autumn :)

[@PaulMatematechapa]

thaks you vfx bro I learn a lot watching your video and Zachking video

[@MGSBigBoss77]

Very nice and very professional presentation! Well done, thumbs up. I found this a neat inspirational push for me to really try After Effects out. As i have a ton of projects in my mind's eye to try and do sometime in the near future!

[@eutunozes]

Muito bom! Ótima série de vídeos!

[@jesudasruben112]

Thanks Aaron. Good inspiration.

[@navdeepsingh2768]

Hey thanks so much man, I kinda lost hope in this Industry, this industry being so confusing but your video did help me. Thanks so much once again.

[@banned.account]

and also if you want to get into editing, please do not buy a £1000 mac. you can build a desktop for the same price with far more superior specs that will run the editing program better and render videos faster.

[@danrodriguesd]

This guy is so talented.

[@shanilehungry2556]

Thank you.The most helpful video ever

[@loveisintheair1233]

HEY BRO , REALLY NICE PRESENTATION AND YOUR BICEPS LOOKS AWESOME, SUBSCRIBED YOUR CHANNEL . WAITING FOR MORE GOOD CONTENT.

[@sullivanvega5345]

I work with Cinema4D, After Effects, Premier Pro and so on. Enjoyed the video

[@Kareena280]

Hi, I just completed a physics degree. I would like to transition into the visual effects industry but I'm pretty confused as to which route should I take, if I should go and do a graduate certificate course in a college, do short courses in companies that offers them, or just try to learn on my own and make a portfolio from there? I've started making 3D models with Maya. Any advice on what should I do next? My aim is to eventually be a FX technical director.

[@zeeshansiddiqui8408]

you are the best I understand everything you said making a 100% sense thanks for making this video it has helped me realize my future goals to achieve let's hope and pray that I do achieve them thanks again keep up the good work 😇✓

[@MarkoMamula]

Hi! Great video! I just cant find the link for the beginners pdf anywhere on your website. Did anyone find it?

[@zeeshansiddiqui8408]

please can you create a tutorial how you created the time square effect putting your self in it I would love to see that

[@M2008tw]

To all of you who would like to enter the VFX and motion graphics. A good and simple and inexpensive place to start is to learn to draw and paint. That way you train your eye to see while you develop an understanding of colors for compositing later on. It can be good for someone to enter a film or design school to learn and to meet other people you can exchange experience with. Good luck out there.

[@psawyer871]

You're really awesome man! Really!

[@4rjohny5]

really awesome Aaron, shared everywhere. subscribed to the new channel btw : )

[@DigantaGogoi]

Awesome video man (y)

[@sameer6495]

i luv your works......

[@micahmcleod6104]

This was really helpful

[@BrickFlicksTV]

Very Helpful. Thanks.

[@magicdude10]

I am a compositor working in Vancouver, BC, if anyone in the area has any questions or advice about the industry i'd be happy to help. I know i had so many questions starting out, joining the comp team at a major studio was very intimidating as a junior, but most people quickly find out how fun it can be working in vfx

[@XanStephP]

Hi ^_^, vfx is my dream and in order to pursue it I'm currently studying Animation, but I'm struggling. Did you start as an animator as well?

[@Itisrealtalk]

Hi, i want to jump in vfx designing and animation but unsure about the job market. what's the salary and i'll be studying vfx in Vancouver too

[@kvenkat4947]

@alexsandar hardi...would you plz help me out. I'm quite interested to learn these things..but I don't know how to start.....need your advice ..

[@benmoore4409]

Aleksandar Hardi what is your email so we can talk sir

[@kabriatthomas]

Aleksandar Hardi hey , im a junior in highschool and I’m very interested in visual effects or motion graphics .. what should i Major in at college ? And what is the salary?

[@KyleHarrington16]

This is amazing. How long have you been doing this for?

[@TopazKinn]

Man your such a good dude. appreciate the value

[@COLMVFAHY]

good stuff...i think it is with adding that beginners should try working with open source programs to start ...it's a good testing ground and frankly most kids won't have the means to afford the commercial software or the hardware needed to run em...the key requirement for this work is PATIENCE..if a kid cannot discipline themselves with OS..then buying is an utter waste of cash...

[@monstersquard1]

What's the tune playing in the background at 4:45 it's really nice 😊

[@s7077-j5u]

Why the baby into the water film name

[@monstersquard1]

+samakh 77 is that what the tune in the background is called

[@s7077-j5u]

I want a movie name

[@IlyaUshar]

His biceps are obviously CGI

[@bklmonty]

Does anyone know where to go to download there free footage to practice with plz?

[@somasekhar4278]

This video had been uploaded long time ago, but now what would u say about blender 2.8

[@navdeepsingh2768]

Your Beginner's guide to VFX is very helpful. Thanks for that :) Good luck with your career, we will see each other soon, somewhere in near future :)

[@JayBacay]

thanks for this. I will start my career in motion graphics now.

[@Ben-ye7vp]

Jay Bacay how’s it going ?

[@skillsworld7470]

i think he's dead or he failed

[@josueteodoromoreira8921]

Thank you You helped me a Lot. :)

[@iggy35]

Love stuff like this

[@siege4093]

Thanks for this man

[@TheWhoolistGaming]

tHANKS FOR THAT INFO how can we get more one of one

[@SHTALKS]

You are genius Sir

[@rukeyburg1084]

I can Imagine seeing myself photoshopping to make a background dissappear, but with a video it seems like a whole new level

[@atb0007]

Hello Aaron, thats was a pretty informative video!! i loved it... I have question,whether it directly pertains to vfx or not, I'm not sure... But I'm sure you may help me out on this. I'm looking for a way to isolate color in a monochrome shot video(think last segment of Schindler list) and I'd like to automate the effect of the color being isolated (or being diffused into the video) ..is it possible? Many thanks

[@Advection357]

There is no color information in a monochrome video to isolate... it is only 1 color channel (grayscale). I don't understand your question... what is it exactly that you're trying to make/achieve ?

[@atb0007]

Suppose i shoot a video in monochrome,now i want to diffuse(fade in) color in the video for few selective objects in the scene,in real time...how do i achieve that? Can achieve this through shooting in monochrome or not shooting in monochrome,cuz like you said theres no information when shooting in monochrome. If its the latter,then how do i proceed?

[@Advection357]

Udai Deori Oh... hmmm... you can film in full color and then make a copy of the video and make that monochrome... so now you have 2 identical vidoes... except one has color other doesnt. Then you put the color video on top of the monochrome and make the color video transparent... and reveal the color parts you want by some sort of a mask. Still not 100% sure about the exact effect you're trying to achieve but it will involve some masking of sorts to hide/reveal part of one video on top of another. You can automate some types of masking but not others... so really it will depend from the video and the object(s) you're trying to fade color into. You can do this in after effects but it will most probably involve some manual masking (rotoscoping) as automated masking mostly works on pixel colors of a video.. not specific shapes. Search for "rotoscoping" I think it will put you on the right path... this might help you get a good picture: blog.digitaltutors.com/understanding-rotoscoping-process-every-vfx-artist-know/ Good luck ;)

[@atb0007]

Advection357 Hey man! thnx alot.., really appreciate it :) I got lot to learn

[@Advection357]

Udai Deori You will need to understand and get familiar with a few concepts first... such as layers, keyframes and alpha channels... rotoscoping will require you understand those first. Not that difficult.. just a bit of time patience and love ;) Np man.. glad I could help.

[@directornwasi8000]

Hi Aaron am Ekene from Ghana how can I apply for the visual effect school

[@OwusuAchamfour]

Hey...good video...but correct me if I am wrong. I know what visual effects is and I know what motion graphics is. Although they are not my area of expertise. But from your video starting at 3:11, that looks like visual effects to me but you were describing motion graphics. Based on your definition of visual effects, that's visual effects because it uses real life footage: the car and the environment. All the examples you used appears to me as visual effects. Motion graphics is animated illustrations, text, and pictures combined with sound to tell a story. And none of the examples you used when talking about motion graphics illustrated that. Is it some kind of error or is my understanding wrong?

[@Javawok]

Thanks bro 👊🏻

[@JRHorsting]

Well done.

[@shivanisingh5033]

What softwares should I learn for animation?? Creating complete animated movie??

[@hyruleorchestra4339]

If you want to do something like the Pixar stuff - Maya would be the way to go. It's industry standart for character modelling, UV, texturing (you need to know Photoshop and Substance Painter here), rigging, animation, lighting and rendering. (you can almost do all of this stuff also in Blender 3D for free - but if you want to work in the industry you need to know that almost nobody uses that....so better learn Maya in the first place) However you would also need to learn a compositing software. Like he said After Effects is a possibility but Nuke is the standart here. If your movie also contains some sort of simulations - like fire, explosion, ocean waves...etc....you would also need to learn Houdini. Then you need to master a film editing software for the final edit of your film + global color grading and whatnot. (Adobe Premiere) Still your movie has no sound and music. For that you would need to learn some sort of a DAW like Pro Tools or Cubase. You see it's impossible to learn all of them. Pick a specific task you want to learn to perfection and then try to get a job in your field. Creating a whole movie on your own is next to impossible...unless it's like five minutes long and you really have a shit ton of time :-D

[@gaming3d490]

hey what is the software, is zack king using in his videos........

[@yayarea82]

good info...but in that i am legend scene after you projected the images in c4d...did you track that same scene in ae? that would be the only way to track yourself in right? or did you track the camera the same way you animated the 3d camera in c4d? i don’t quite understand that technique..please explain thanx bro

[@Advection357]

He bluescreened his walking video and projected that on a flat plane in C4D the same way he did the buildings (basically used a video sequence as a texture on a flat 3D object.. as opposed to a single image for the buildings) After that he just animated the 3D camera moving up in C4D... no tracking involved. He may have possibly made the flat plane of his video projection move forward towards the buildings in C4D as well and eyeballed the distance to match it with the distance traveled in the video projection images... he left some steps out but that's my best guess at breaking it down.

[@breaKING.New123]

wonderful bro,

[@NoahTahiliani]

what editing software is that?

[@viniciusmiranda762]

After effects includes the option to animate CGI?

[@RohitSingh-xp1ie]

I like ur video sir....

[@gmikl]

That was inspiring!

[@veridis2893]

I would like to ask if we need to have a high-end pc when we're trying out motion graphics? I myself don't have any high-end pc as I am only using a laptop but I would like to learn how to edit videos. :)

[@JD2jr.]

Veridis Duo You can do all kinds of basics with a really crappy computer. You need a good computer for really complex or long projects, But at least learn the basics before worrying about your computer's power.

[@VFXLtd]

Veridis Duo i7+ at least. Dont be like me where i thoguht i5 would be sufficient. To do intense VFX work in AE, 3dsmax etc, you need at least an i7 with really good graphics card, lots of ram etc.

[@zetathix]

Veridis Duo For editing, you need lot of RAM to preview your editing, fast HD to lower your times when rendering your VDO. But today anyone can using their laptop for editing. It's efficient enough. If you still worry about spec, you may looking for Sony Vegas software, it's simple, fast and not a RAM eater.

[@amiri7392]

Specs don't matter too much, you could have a crappy computer, but if you're willing to wait for stuff to load, and don't mind a bit if lag.

[@mohammadzahir1333]

Can you make a video like building fall down in movie. Can i possible in after effects. Please reply me.

[@Smooth1productions]

NICE VIDEO GOOD INFOMATION

[@MrAbhithepandey]

Thank You.

[@mattfurer2387]

Dude I really want to get into cgi and special effects what should I start off doing?

[@AdrianPaulDiongzon]

the very first step you will make is to edit videos, adding sound effects or dubbing

[@Advection357]

Learning how to make 3D models is a good start.

[@FernandaGouveia]

Thanks. I'll go watch a lot of tutorials now.

[@Oscar-ig6zl]

This helped a lot

[@Aryanshadev]

please tell app you are using for VFX

[@petermark6938]

what software is this

[@sten272]

Can you get a job just in particle effects or vfx explosions?

[@Spencer635]

From my understanding of the industry, just based on what I've hear and seen in videos, w/ the larger vfx house's you primarily have one job such as animating, texturing, composting, etc. and usually at the smaller companies you need to be more of a generalist.

[@austinreese6122]

Hi King Film School...........which software is more performant : Adobe After Effects or Autodesk Smoke ?????

[@jeramaeramos8514]

what is the best software to create vfx?

[@Hazepolt]

minute hack ms paint

[@fridakalota370]

I wasnt able to look at your website.

[@christianimations7853]

7:15 I wonder what the 3D animation software is

[@christianimations7853]

@Riyad Ahmed I already got Blender.

[@abubakaribrahim3963]

I need more advice and I am using after effect

[@wilmacapacio687]

Hey I want to help my country to improve their effects cause here in my country their graphics is far behind compare to another country! Which effects I need to learn and anyway I don't have much know about the effects right now but I really wanted to learn. Cheers mate!

[@miljopp949]

Where I get the pdf

[@imcaptain070]

nice sir

[@bouchandre]

You can get a non commercial license version of Nuke for free.

[@spearus6277]

how?

[@ChrisD__]

You can get Blender free. Forever. Commercial or Non-commercial.

[@YourDreamsB11]

Anybody know in titanic movie which VFX and CGI software is used, Please tell me software name use in this movie.

[@roshansohail8610]

hello aaron! im planning to buy a macbook pro 15 inch 2017 for animation and vfx what do you suggest is it fine or can you suggest me a suitable laptop

[@jackielee6699]

Awesome

[@Miya-r6x]

bro i can you say me about cgi visual effact motion graphics green screen i want to learn about this.

[@ChessBoxin]

When youre a freelancer, is it best to have a laptop or a desktop at home to work from? Curious as to what I want to do with my budget. I only have 1k to spend and I'm definitely interested into investing into upgrading my specs. I already have an okay desktop (i5, 12gbs ram, and gtx 660). Should I invest in my desktop or a laptop? Any replies appreciated.

[@subscriber6181]

+Albert Arriola desktop

[@erolmaningo4204]

+Albert Arriola Desktop secondary is laptop for sample view or demo your finish product both of this you must have

[@VFXLtd]

+Albert Arriola You're gonna have fun getting ur laptop overheating like crazy when you are doing heaving sims.

[@ravirex20]

Witch software using for vfx 3d editing

[@ColemakDH]

Where did you get that footage of the kid sailing and then the storm part

[@yankalramos8476]

woooo incredible

[@cooberg2391]

Best looking guy in the entire vfx industry

[@vgabnd_kenji]

How to get started: Learn Linux Learn Python Learn Nuke Learn Mocha Pro Learn a 3D package like Maya Learn Plugins for 3D Package: Krakatoa, FumeFX, Yeti, AfterBurn, etc... Sign up for online training courses at Pluralsight, Gnomon Workshop, FXPHD, CGMA, etc... Practice, Practice, Practice!!! Check out the VES, Visual Effects Society and download their learning resources. Clean Up work will account for more than half of the work you do EVERY SINGLE DAY. Get used to it, if it makes you want to jump out of a window then VFX is NOT for you. Best advice ever: NEVER STOP LEARNING. Technology is constantly evolving and the standards change. Change with the times or fall behind. I also highly recommend understanding rendering, file formats, Color Theory, PBR (Physically Based Rendering), and RenderMan (or 3Delight; RenderMan and Arnold are HEAVILY used in the VFX/CG Industry)

[@wrxyluv]

So we should leave behind all camera skills and just fake it?