VFX Production Essentials

Online Training Course

Sat 29th Nov 2025 10am-5pm

Course Overview

This one-day online course, led by VFX Producer Simon Frame, offers a comprehensive introduction to the often misunderstood areas of visual effects. The aim is to demystify and help you apply good working practices, alongside your new knowledge, to improve your day-to-day collaboration with, or management of VFX.

What does the course cover?

• Brief history of VFX and the role of the VFX Dept in modern filmmaking.
• VFX vs SFX - nomenclature and approach. Visible vs invisible VFX.
• Stages of VFX production and how this sits alongside physical production. The Dept is unique in that it is the 'first in - last out" in the production process.
• The VFX Process: Script work, breakdowns, and budgeting at each stage.
• Shoot and physical production: from the team, who does what, equipment and technology required, Splinter unit VFX shooting to VFX integration with the rest of physical production.
• Editorial & Post: from the Timeline of work and scheduling post-picture lock, to deliverables and wrap.
• The business part of VFX: from Tax incentives and geo-spend to departmental spend and cost reports & best practice in production.

Who is this course for?

• Production Coordinators, Production Managers, Producers, Line Producers, Production Executives and Production Accountants looking to increase their knowledge of and confidence working with Post and VFX.
• Production crew thinking about stepping across to VFX.
• Post-Production and VFX Coordinators looking to increase their knowledge to step up.

We recognise that this is a challenging time for many in our industry for our members and we're keen to make this course accessible. So if cost is a barrier for you, please get in touch with us by emailing training@productionguild.com.

Please note that your place is not confirmed until we receive payment.

If you have any queries, please contact training@productionguild.com