The document provides advice for those wishing to become a VFX artist in 5 points: 1) It's normal to feel overwhelmed or have moments of self-doubt, so it's important not to waste time doubting yourself. 2) Pursuing a career in VFX takes significant time and patience to build experience and skills. 3) Listening to your instincts is essential to avoid settling for what doesn't feel right and to gain relevant experience quickly. 4) Don't stress over specific tools or techniques, as there are multiple ways to achieve the same results and skills develop over time. 5) It's okay to ask for help or advice from others in the field to help

1. 5 things I wish I knew
before becoming a
VFX Artist
Paulina Grigonis - VFX Artist @Tuatara

2. Paulina Grigonis​
VFX Artist @Tuatara
www.paulinavfx.com

3. What are real-time visual effects?
From a game development perspective, VFX are computer
graphics that are rendered in real-time to enhance the
environment and/or characters living in them.
@SimonTrumpler​ @GregorySilva

4. *Mental
breakdown*

5. It’s completely OK to step
back

7. Doubting yourself is a waste of
time
● There are plenty of opportunities.
● You will create opportunities for
yourself.

8. For people in countries with small opportunities
● Don’t disregard your previous work
experience, it counts.
● Start to speak and call yourself ‘VFX
Artist’ when introducing to new
people.
● Look for free mentorships.
● Try to get close to gamedev as much
as possible.
● Keep on working and sharing -
opportunities will come to you.

9. Social media/web thingies that I did that helped
me out
● My artstation is empty…
● I have my own site!
● Twitter & LinkedIn
● Eradicating newsfeeds, embracing digital
minimalism
● Set time for social media

10. It takes more time and patience
than you imagine
● Aim to invest so much time
that you cannot back out
● Acquire ‘No matter how
long it takes I will get there’
mentality
● Do the stuff that inspires
you the most

11. Track progress visually… it helped me!

12. Listening to your gut is ✨essential✨
● Never settle for what you don’t want. The faster you get relevant
experience the better.

13. Don’t stress over the tools and
techniques
● What feels the most comfortable to
you?
● There are multiple ways to get the
same result
● If you feel overwhelmed - you just
don’t know your next steps
● Eventually you will learn a little bit
of everything

14. It’s OK to get help and ask stupid
questions
● Connect with other artists
● Real Time VFX forum
● Share your perspectives

15. Recap
● Doubting yourself is a waste of time
● It takes more time and patience than you imagine
● Listening to your gut is ✨essential✨
● Don’t stress over tools and techniques
● It’s OK to get help and ask stupid questions

17. Thanks!
@PaulinaGrigonis
@PaulinaVFX
info@paulinavfx.com