SFFS SPECIAL SEMINAR
Tips for VFX and Digital Compositing
Monday, March 23rd, 2009, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
SF Film School
In this seminar, we will explain the working pipeline of Visual Effects and Digital Compositing. Also we will share Hollywood CGI VFX tips from professionals. After that, we will have time where our inturucters confirm our students’ portfolio and provide advice on technical parts.
Sam Khorshid
Phenom Films
Creative Director/VFX supervisor
VFX Supervisor - Sam Khorshid has spent 18 years in the entertainment industry, working in feature film, commercials, television, ride films and games. This experience has provided Sam with a diversified background in the VFX industry. A strong focus on methodology has given Sam an in-depth understanding of the visual effects process. This coupled with a intimate knowledge of several martial arts, and fight choreography allows for a unique perspective in action filmmaking.
Area of Expertise
broad range of post production disciplines: VFX, Compositing, Simulation, Animation, Pre-visualization, Pipeline
on-set live action supervision
management of complex feature, animation, and commercial VFX pipelines.
creative and technical interdisciplinary team communication
production planning and bidding
design and implementation of production pipelines
visual, storytelling, and technical problem solving
client creative and expectation management
management of multiple worldwide vendors
on-set motion capture and integration experience