Mind Blender | VFX Halloween Academy
Nerve Centre Belfast | W5 Life, Odyssey Place, 2 Queens Quay
Admission: Free
Visual Effects are nothing to fear!
This Halloween, don't be afraid to try something new. Over the course of three days, explore the exciting world of visual effects under the guidance of industry professionals.
Apply now to our Visual Effect Halloween Academy and kickstart your journey into the creative industries.
Deadline: Thursday 24 October, 5pm.
What's Involved
- Become familiar with Blender through introductory sessions on basic building, keyframe animation, creating graphics and title sequences and navigating the software;
- Create 3D model pumpkins and other scary logos;
- Build a spooky vector line style cemetery and learn lighting and warping effects in Blender;
- Work with simple matte VFX and tracking by making a spooky scene with glowing eye effects that tracks the performer’s eyes!
What You Will Learn
- Gain knowledge different VFX disciplines like Live Action Film, Animation & Visual Effects;
- Add new creative work to your portfolio to assist with applying for University, further education or work placements;
- Meet other young enthusiasts and have an absolute blast while crafting your own artwork.
About NI Screen Academies
NI Screen Academies offer young people aged 16–19 the chance to dive into the exciting world of the screen industries. Whether you're into film, animation, games, or visual effects, our academies provide free, hands-on training and mentorship to help you kickstart your career.
Courses vary throughout the year so check back to see what's on offer.
