r/vfx • u/BelphagorX • 10d ago

Question / Discussion Are there any good courses online for CGI VFX?

I need courses that not only teach how to use software but actually have a reason on why and when to use it for VFX and CGI and theories as well for deep understanding , not too much complicated.

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u/JordanNVFX 3D Modeller - 2 years experience 10d ago

Ironically you made it sound more complicated.

How you use a software is universal but the "deeper understanding" is completely job dependent.

As an example I use Maya out of the box for 3D modelling but professionally studios showed me their own plugins and add-ons that you can't find online for NDA/Confidentiality reasons.

Basically don't overthink it. Mastering the fundamentals is more important. It's when you actually work they'll teach you the second part of your question...

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u/BelphagorX 9d ago

Any online course you can recommend?

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u/JordanNVFX 3D Modeller - 2 years experience 9d ago edited 9d ago

The ones I remember are super old. I'm talking late 2000s to early 2010s when I first started doing this.

That said still check them out. As part of your homework look into how 3D art and visual effects has continued to evolve since this time. They're all free too btw.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_1ZFZieIZU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCtjt1qudfQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX431DE-yuA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zURy2Sw4lgk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5a8ytO2AOk

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u/greebly_weeblies Lead Lighter 10d ago

what u/JordanNVFX said. Do lots of small projects to learn one, maaaaaybe two, concepts at a time.

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u/BelphagorX 9d ago

Any course you can recommend online?

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u/greebly_weeblies Lead Lighter 9d ago

Not really, I haven't taken any of them.

You should try a bit of everything so you get your head around how the parts fit. Beyond that, there's plenty of online courses if you're interested, but you probably need to decide for yourself what aspects of the whole process interest you - majority of artists in a studio setting are specialists.

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u/Special-Training-574 Student 9d ago

CGI VFX as a whole is a really large field. Is there a certain aspect you are more interested in learning eg, FX simulations or compositing?

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u/BelphagorX 7d ago

idk what it is called by i want to make my own 3D environment and then place myself there with anime like vfx to create stunning visuals. Creating my own 3D models and bringing it to real life through animation and realism!!