1st Edition

The Pocket Mentor for Careers in VFX

By David Ferreira Copyright 2026
128 Pages 42 Color & 6 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

128 Pages 42 Color & 6 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

128 Pages 42 Color & 6 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Want to progress your career as a CG artist? Then this is the book for you. This book provides all the essential information and guidance you need to understand the industry, get your foot on the ladder, and further your career. The book looks at a wide range of job roles within the VFX pipeline, such as modeler, surfacing artist, lighting artist, FX artist, rigger, animator, and compositor. It... Read more

1 Introduction

2 Understanding the VFX Studio Ecosystem

3 The Journey to Becoming a CG Artist

4 The Jobs

5 The Generalist

6 Advancing to Senior and Lead Positions

7 Aspiring to be a CG Supervisor

8 The Creative and Technical Aspects of CG Supervision

9 The Next Step—VFX Supervisor

10 Career Progression beyond CG Supervisor

11 Essential Resources and Practices

12 Real‑World Insights and Success Stories

13 Preparing for the Future of VFX Careers

14 Conclusion

Appendices

A. VFX Artist Portfolio Development Checklist

B. Glossary of VFX Terminology

Biography

David Ferreira is CG Supervisor at Accenture Song VFX.