The VFX Artists Podcast

How I Became A VFX Coordinator | TVAP EP38

The VFX Artists Podcast interviews VFX Coordinator, Atem Kuol Episode 38

In this episode, we chat to Atem Kuol about how he became a VFX coordinator.

Starting up as a witness camera operator and venturing into VFX production before embarking on 'Death on the Nile' as assistant coordinator, Atem gives us the low down on his experiences and how he made it into the VFX industry from his early beginnings in the live TV industry.

One not to be missed, from anyone looking to understand what VFX coordinators do, and the ins and outs of how one gets to be one.

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Chapters
00:00:00 Ident    
00:00:05 Intro    
00:00:10 A bit about Atem    
00:03:19 The role of a VFX coordinator explained    
00:06:54 VFX journey - The inspiration    
00:10:01 What's the entry route for VFX coordinators    
00:11:35 Coordinating alongside covid    
00:13:01 Working with departments on a day-to-day basis    
00:14:05 Coordinator's relationship & process with VFX vendors    
00:16:10 What's the best way to understand every department's needs    
00:19:02 Features or Episodics    
00:20:14 Advice for aspiring coordinators    
00:21:40 Advice for coodinators looking to move between vendor side and production company    
00:22:43 Humble Beginnings Films    
00:23:58 Conclusion

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