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Why I Do VFX

The Untold Truths About Working in Visual Effects

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From the city of Singapore to working on over 20 Hollywood blockbuster films and TV series such as The Walking Dead, Guardians of the Galaxy, Aquaman, and War for the Planet of the Apes comes one of the first books of its kind in the visual effects (VFX) industry.

With a unique blend of self-help, career strategy, and memoir-like elements, Vicki Lau speaks to the core of what it is like to work behind the scenes on some of your favorite Hollywood titles, covering strategies employed in order to maneuver her way into the upper echelons of the industry.

You will learn:

  • Detailed breakdowns of day-to-day studio activities
  • How industries and events impact your life and career prospects as a VFX artist
  • Key strategies and insights on dealing with Hollywood politics
  • Precise predictions on VFX job displacements and new high-growth skills
  • Self-clarity on your ambitions in life and what the VFX industry truly offers

Why I Do VFX is a must-have for anyone seriously considering a fulfilling life and career in Hollywood, film, and the arts.

After all, why spend a decade of your life uncovering the truths about this industry when you need only to listen to this book to answer your own question: Do you really want to do VFX?

Foreword by Leif Einarsson (VFX on Stuart Little, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Spider-Man: Homecoming)

©2021 Vicki Lau (P)2021 Vicki Lau
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I am literally studying Frederich Nitsche and it’s more uplifting than her story I gotta be honest

Vicky has the most pessimistic look i’ve ever seen

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This book gave me some clarity and insight into an industry I know nothing about and have been interested in for some time. As a South African student who is looking to break into Hollywood in some capacity, I found that Vicki's perspective as an immigrant herself offers some parallels with the struggles of being an outsider, even though this was not touched upon extensively. Overall This book is very helpful as a starting point in the VFX industry.

A helpful decluttering of all the noise

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