VFX Production Essentials Course
Online Training Course

Date: Sat 17th Oct 2026

This one-day remote course with 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 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.

Cost:

£160 (incl VAT) for Members, £270 (incl VAT) for Non-Members

Deadline: 14th October 2026

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

If you have any queries, please contact [javascript protected email address]

17th October 2026

10am-5pm

Non-Member: £270

If you are a PGGB Member, please log in to receive your 40% discount.

Course Tutor

Simon has been at the forefront of VFX in both independent movies and HETV drama for over 27 years. He has VFX produced and/or supervised over 100 films and TV dramas