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I help FX TDs elevate their skills, master their mindset and design a fulfilling career and life.

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Nelson Lim
Professor @ UT Dallas
Former ILM TD

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Free Resources to Elevate Your Game…

create a killer demo reel

🎬 Ultimate FX Demo Reel Guide

Looking to apply for an FX Technical Director job?

Your demo reel determines if you land the coveted interview or get lost in a sea of applicants.

If you feel unsure about what to put into a beginner reel and how to get noticed, that’s normal. Let me guide you.

I will show you proven strategies and hiring insights to craft a reel that sets you apart from the competition.

Download the FREE guide and as a BONUS, I’ve also included helpful checklists to audit your reel.

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Eric DiGiovanni

Learn to Code

🐍 Python for the Anxious Artist

Python is an indispensable tool for Tech Artists and TDs. Automating repetitive tasks, optimizing workflows, and inventing new solutions, so we can be more creative.

Learn the foundations of Python without hyperventilating.

I’ll walk you through this quick series to help you understand the basics of programming in Python.

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Great series! Have been stalling to learn Python for a while, and this did it for me! Perfect primer to make me want to learn even more. Thanks for these vids!
Eduardo Souza, FX Artist

⚡ Effects Accelerator

The most comprehensive program for mastering the foundations to design and create feature film digital effects in Houdini. Effects Accelerator not only shows you how to create digital effects like a pro – but how to think like an FX TD and develop a killer reel.

Expertly utilize procedural techniques, attributes, noise, instancing and solvers.
Design and solve problems in effects creation.
Employ design frameworks that nurture your aesthetic eye
Develop effects tools and setups.
Utilize production best practices
Master the essential effects elements – electricity, sparks and smoke
Layout, light and render in Solaris Karma
Shade in MaterialX
Composite your effects elements
Craft a compelling portfolio piece

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🎬 YouTube…

Here’s you’ll find posts and video content from YouTube,

You’ll find plenty of tutorials, tips and tricks, mindset chats, real industry insights and resources to help you on your FX TD journey.