The VFX Artists Podcast

Being An Artist In The Chinese VFX Industry | TVAP EP39

August 24, 2022 The VFX Artists Podcast interviews Yin Wu, Junior CG Artist at The Mill, Shanghai Episode 39
The VFX Artists Podcast
Being An Artist In The Chinese VFX Industry | TVAP EP39
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In this episode, I chat to Yin Wu, a Junior CG Artist at The Mill, Shanghai, about his experience and journey into the Chinese VFX industry.

My curiosity of the Chinese industry, leads me to chase for comparisons between the U.K. VFX industry - Finding similarities and differences on topics like work-life-balance and how the industry differentiates itself between Beijing and Shanghai.

Yin's story is that of dedication and merit.

As a developing CG artist, with background in Blender, we dive in to find out why Blender stands out for him. We also discuss his transition into Unreal engine, and Houdini.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 Ident    
00:00:05 Intro    
00:00:46 Get to know Yin    
00:01:04 How I got into the VFX industry    
00:05:20 Getting my first VFX job in China    
00:06:44 Becoming an artist at The Mill Shanghai    
00:10:06 A bigger picture of the VFX industry in China    
00:11:04 Work-life-balance in the Chinese VFX industry    
00:14:20 Regulations for better work-life balance in the Chinese VFX industry    
00:15:33 Working in Blender    
00:18:23 Inspiration behind the cityscape    
00:19:55 Transition to Unreal Engine    
00:21:49 Typical route to entry into the Chinese VFX industry    
00:23:50 Freedom of career direction in the Chinese community    
00:25:14 What inspired your journey into the creative industry    
00:26:10 Need for change in the Chinese VFX industry    
00:31:48 Advice for aspiring VFX artists    
00:33:16 Commercials vs Film, Shanghai vs Beijing    
00:34:31 Conclusion 

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Ident
Intro
Get to know Yin
How I got into the VFX industry
Getting my first VFX job in China
Becoming an artist at The Mill Shanghai
A bigger picture of the VFX industry in China
Work-life-balance in the Chinese VFX industry
Regulations for better work-life balance in the Chinese VFX industry
Working in Blender
Inspiration behind the cityscape
Transition to Unreal Engine
Typical route to entry into the Chinese VFX industry
Freedom of career direction in the Chinese community
What inspired your journey into the creative industry
Need for change in the Chinese VFX industry
Advice for aspiring VFX artists
Commercials vs Film, Shanghai vs Beijing
Conclusion