MENTORSHIP
VFX & CG Fundamentals
with CRISTIAN SPAGNUOLO
Enhance Your Abilities with an International CG Supervisor
Immerse yourself in the world of computer graphics! Under the guidance of an international CG Supervisor, you will develop the skills to apply real production workflows and learn the pipelines used by leading VFX companies such as DNEG, Pixomondo, MPC, Image Engine, and many others.
Kickstart and Elevate Your Career with Mentorship in VFX & CG Fundamentals
The Mentorship in VFX & CG Fundamentals is an intensive 8-week program featuring LIVE sessions. This personalized journey will reveal the secrets of VFX, tailored to meet the specific needs of newcomers to 3D, those pursuing careers in the entertainment industry, and professionals seeking to enhance the quality of their projects.
You will gain a solid technical and practical foundation in CG, explore all stages of production, and learn the “Tips & Tricks” used in blockbuster films. This program will help you present yourself in the market with a completely new professional profile.
Who Is This Mentorship For?
This mentorship is perfect for anyone with a strong interest in VFX and CGI, as well as those involved in the production of animation and 3D products. If you want to master the fundamentals of modern CG and understand the entire production pipeline, this program is for you. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, a recent graduate, or a professional aiming to make a significant leap in your career, this mentorship will meet your needs.
- Length
8 weeks – weekend formula
- Level
Beginner, Intermediate
- Attendance
Online classes, student’s work reviewing, Q&A Sections
- Hard skills
Practical, industry, and studio-related professional skills
- Soft skills
Communication, problem-solving, career opportunities
- Start date
Ask for info
- Lenght
8 weeks – weekend formula
- Level
Beginner, Intermediate
- Attendance
Online classes, student’s work reviewing, Q&A Sections
- Hard skills
Practical, industry, and studio-related professional skills
- Soft skills
Communication, problem-solving, career opportunities
- Start date
Ask for info
VFX & CG Fundamentals
The program covers various aspects of CG production for VFX and Animation, from pipeline and workflow analysis to the use and optimization of the most used software.
The theoretical sessions, fundamental to creating a solid knowledge base, will be complemented by a practical and pragmatic approach.
This will allow you to create a “production ready” asset, which you can add to your professional reel and develop the skills you need to manage a long and successful career
- Skill development
- Learn from home in a virtual, interactive, online classroom
- Structured and flexible program
- Course and community access, video sessions, assignments
ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP
Individual Mentorship is based on a one-to-one relationship with the Mentor, receiving personalized attention and specific feedback on their work. It can be useful for students who have specific needs, or for those who want more in-depth support.
GROUP MENTORSHIP
Group Mentorship is based on a mentoring relationship between the Mentor and a group of students (up to a maximum of 6). This type of Mentorship allows students to interact with each other, share ideas, and learn from the experiences of other participants. It can be useful for those who wish to learn through collaboration and interaction with other students.
COURSE SYLLABUS
MODULE 1
PIPELINE
AND FOUNDATIONS OF
THE CG
Understanding a pipeline and delving into the ‘fundamentals’ of the GC are essential elements for creating high-quality visual effects. This in-depth knowledge will enable students to fully understand production processes and tackle professional projects with greater awareness and competence.
MODULE 2
RETOPO, UV AND
MODELLING
Learning how to manage topology, both in polygonal modeling and in re-topology, is a foundation of extreme importance that involves not only the modeling department but also a direct impact on other departments such as the texturing/lookdev or rigging/animation. The ability to optimally manage polygon flows, also considering the UV application, covers a fundamental role in this training path.
MODULE 3
TEXTURE AND
LOOKDEV
The combination of tools such as a turntable Scene, the use of HDRI images, and the procedural approach of Substance Painter allows you to customize and control every final aspect of the asset, thus ensuring a high level of end quality.
MODULE 4
LIGHTING AND
RENDERING
An asset cannot be considered complete without a proper lighting setup. In addition to using HDRI (mainly used for turntables), we will also explore how to create a lighting setup that helps to emphasize the characteristics of the created asset.
MODULE 5
COMP AND FINALIZE
YOUR ASSET
In the last module, students will have an introduction to Nuke (the compositing software “node-based” more used in the professional field), and thanks to the creation of specific AOVs (Arbitrary Output Values) will have full control over the images generated with Arnold Render, to get a render quality that exceeds all expectations, and achieve exceptional visual results.
PROJECT WORK
Throughout the entire course, and through the various modules, students will have the opportunity to work on a complete project; this will allow them to put into practice all the notions studied and learned during the course, experimenting in total freedom and always with the full support of your Mentor.
Through multiple review sessions, they will analyze their work using the same method as the “dailies”, typical of the professional environment. You will thus improve step by step until you become completely independent and confident. Students can then apply, totally independently, what they have learned here in their future projects, sure to have all the skills they need to face a successful career.
COURSE SYLLABUS
MODULE 1
PIPELINE AND FOUNDATIONS
OF THE CG
Understanding a pipeline and delving into the 'fundamentals' of the GC are essential elements for creating high-quality visual effects. This in-depth knowledge will enable students to fully understand production processes and tackle professional projects with greater awareness and competence.
MODULE 2
RETOPO, UV AND
MODELLING
Learning how to manage topology, both in polygonal modeling and in re-topology, is a foundation of extreme importance that involves not only the modeling department but also a direct impact on other departments such as the texturing/lookdev or rigging/animation. The ability to optimally manage polygon flows, also considering the UV application, covers a fundamental role in this training path.
MODULE 3
TEXTURE AND
LOOKDEV
The combination of tools such as a turntable Scene, the use of HDRI images, and the procedural approach of Substance Painter allows you to customize and control every final aspect of the asset, thus ensuring a high level of end quality.
MODULE 4
LIGHTING AND
RENDERING
An asset cannot be considered complete without a proper lighting setup. In addition to using HDRI (mainly used for turntables), we will also explore how to create a lighting setup that helps to emphasize the characteristics of the created asset.
MODULE 5
COMP AND FINALIZE
YOUR ASSET
In the last module, students will have an introduction to Nuke (the compositing software "node-based" more used in the professional field), and thanks to the creation of specific AOVs (Arbitrary Output Values) will have full control over the images generated with Arnold Render, to get a render quality that exceeds all expectations, and achieve exceptional visual results.
MODULE 6
PROJECT
WORK
Throughout the entire course, and through the various modules, students will have the opportunity to work on a complete project; this will allow them to put into practice all the notions studied and learned during the course, experimenting in total freedom and always with the full support of your Mentor.
Meet the instructor
CRISTIAN SPAGNUOLO
VFX/CG Supervisor
VFX/ CG Supervisor with over 20 years of professional experience.
He has collaborated with some of the most important international companies of VFX and Animation such as DNEG, MPC, MillFilm, Pixomondo, and Framestore, just to name a few, working on various projects such as Movies, TV Series, Animation, commercials, and Advertising.
CRISTIAN'S FEATURED PROJECTS
KEY ELEMENTS
The best way to learn, enhance your potential, and set up your skills for your career, through our short programs with the best-experienced instructors and industry leaders in an immersive and safe environment, with personalized guidance, feedback, and project work.
- Career advisory
- Award-winning instructors
- Career development
- Interpersonal skills
- Portfolio reviews
- Job connections
- Networking
- ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP
- STARTING FROM
- $ 4,900
(1 x payment)
-
GROUP
MENTORSHIP
- STARTING FROM
- $ 2,100
(1 x payment)
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Faq
There are several definitions of Mentorship. For us, it is a unique experience, built for you, based on your needs and that allows you to be in close contact with experienced professionals and with some of the greatest artists on the international scene. It not only focuses on the profession but can provide you with a complete view of the industry, to learn technical skills, soft skills, tips, inspirations, and advice for your projects and the development of your professional career. In addition, the Mentorship course provides a stimulating and supportive learning environment, where you can experiment, improve your skills, strengthen your confidence in yourself, and discover your potential.
There are three distinctive elements of Linknetic:
High-quality programs and immersive experience
Linknetic offers unique interdisciplinary programs, designed to meet the needs of the industry. This means that you will have the opportunity to develop hybrid skills, strongly demanded by the VFX, Animation, and Game industries. In addition, the learning environment will be highly collaborative, allowing you to interact with other students, mentors, and faculty, creating an online community where you can share your passion and focus on your future goals.
Highly qualified faculty
Our Mentors are digital, award-winning, and internationally renowned artists, and professionals active in the film and game industry system, with the ability to teach methods and techniques of leading VFX and Games Studios around the world. They can transmit and share their incredible experiences and knowledge, not only from a technical but also methodological, organizational, and sector point of view, ensuring a training path in line with the characteristics of the future professional role of our students, encouraging them to explore, grow and generate their ideas and solutions.
They are also a guide and a support to create a direct connection with the most renowned studios of the Entertainment Industry, to reach the career of dreams.
Net-matching with the industry
One of the key features of Linknetic is its network of partnerships with studies and strategic companies in the sector. This means that during the learning process, you will be supported not only in your education but also in the transition to the world of work. Thanks to the connections and networking opportunities provided by Linknetic’s network of teachers, consultants, and mentors, you will have the opportunity to access job interviews and start taking your first steps in the industry.
This mentoring can be used to support numerous groups to help them reach their full potential, among others:
Students or young people
For those who love movies and games and have always dreamed about working in the entertainment world, but don’t know where to begin. This mentorship can be their first step in this industry.
Career shifter
For people interested in a career change and who want to take up a creative and technical role, without any specific preparation in this area.
Career break
For those who wish to return to the workplace after a career break.
Career development
For digital artists who wish to up-skill their job profile and take it to the next level or are seeking to develop their own business.
Access requirements may vary depending on the type of pathway you require to structure. For clarification on this point, please contact us directly at info@linknetic.net
The course is accessible to all levels of experience, from the new student or beginner, up to the expert and professional in the field.
Our Mentorship is structured to be customized according to your needs. The lessons will be structured with interactive and live sessions, once a week, in a weekend formula, and will include theoretical and practical lessons, use of software, study material, weekly assignments, review of projects, and specific Q&A sessions. You can take the course from anywhere and review it whenever you want!
Yes, we ask for participation as “live” sessions and it is not possible to use “on demand”. All lessons will be recorded so they can be reviewed if needed. But for this type of program are not allowed absences precisely to ensure the achievement of the objectives set. If you are unable to attend the lesson on the appointed day, a new date will be fixed, agreeing with your Mentor.
At the end of the Mentorship, you will receive a certificate of participation and you can update your project/reel portfolio.
Software:
The notions provided are applicable regardless of the software used; those adopted by our Mentors are the reference standards for the VFX/Animation and Game industry. This, however, does not prevent the student from being able to successfully follow the course using complementary software already known to him.
Hardware:
You will need a dedicated graphics card and a computer that meets the minimum requirements for reference software that will be adopted during the journey.
One of the key features of Linknetic is its network of partnerships with Studios and strategic companies in the sector. This means that during the learning process, you will be supported not only in your education but also in the transition to the world of work.
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BOOTCAMP ACADEMY
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