Academy

We offer free access to virtual learning for the next generation of visual effects artists around the world through our Academy.

Our courses prepare you for a career in visual effects by working with industry experts on their creative, technical, procedural, and soft skills. They also provide a great opportunity to gain experience and expertise to build upon as you progress in your career.

And, upon completion of the course you will have the opportunity to directly apply for available roles at Technicolor Creative Studios – and potentially receive a joining bonus if you are successful.

Tech Anim

Tech Anim (also known as Creature FX) is the discipline of creating simulations of cloth, hair, skin and muscles on creatures and digi-doubles. This course will develop your skillset and understanding of creating high-quality fur and vellum cloth simulations in Houdini, Ncloth in Maya and skin-finaling. Our Tech Anim course aims to improve your creative and technical skills to a professional VFX standard.

montreal

QC, Canada

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london

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adelaide

Australia

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bangalore

Karnataka, India

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course duration

8 weeks

Time commitment

40 hours a week

one per day up to 3 hours

What do we offer?

A free online course of 8 weeks to get you up to the standard required to deliver first-class VFX
Dedicated mentoring from a senior industry member
Intensive training using industry standard software tools (provided) while using our high-quality training materials
Continued access to video tutorials featuring industry experts and the potential to use your project work in showreels
The opportunity to apply to available roles at Technicolor, and to potentially receive a bonus, if offered a position

Who can apply?

Recent graduates of a VFX programme or entry/junior level candidates looking for their first break in the VFX industry.
Candidates ready to cross the bridge from learning into a professional career.
Artists with a drive, passion, and commitment to deliver first-class VFX.

Week Structure:

1: Vellum Cloth in production basics pt 1

2: Maya nCloth

3: Quality Control & Presentation

4: Houdini Basics

5: Houdini Fur

6: Skin Finaling

7: Soft Bodies

8: Final Project

Technical specifications

We use the Teradici cloud workstation desktop client which runs on nearly any computer that has the following operating systems: Windows 10, MacOS and Linux.

Our cloud workstations provide required software and course assets, and require at least 10mb broadband (20mb+ recommended).

Minimum Technical Requirements:
External monitor with HD resolution
3-button mouse
10mb/s Broadband

Recommended
RJ45 LAN port

Applying

Please apply with your department specific demo reel and CV attached
Complete the provided skills test
Get feedback by the Academy admissions team