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ADVANCED WORKSHOP: NEW BUSINESS MODELS FOR VFX STUDIOS - THE PERSPECTIVE OF SÉBASTIEN BERGERON OF ANTHEM VISUAL FX

A QFTC presentation in collaboration with the NAD Centre


General description

With the current economic context, the VFX studios must find innovative solutions to make their business grow. The content of this workshop will be focus on Sébastien Bergeron's experience and perspective regarding the integration of new business models for VFX production houses. This course is intended for professional visual effects artists, specifically supervisors, coordinators and producers who want to learn how to improve their daily management methods by incorporating the speaker's knowledge. Each theme will be illustrated by an example taken from the speaker's experience and introduced as a case in order to stimulate discussion. By the end of the workshop, the participants will be able to identify and incorporate new business model and organization methods.

Schedule

The event took place on October 8th, 2009 from 9am to 5pm at the Evans and Sutherland amphitheatre of the NAD Center, 405 Ogilvy Avenue, 3rd floor, located just in front of the Parc metro station. A free parking lot is available. Lunch and drinks included.

About the speaker, Sébastien Bergeron

After he graduated from the Arts & Medias Technology program in 1997, Sébastien started his career at Hybride, a reputable company. His creative talent allowed him to work as a 2D artist on several commercials and films before his indisputable leadership quickly granted him the occasion to lead large-scale projects as a FVX supervisor. In 2004, Sébastien went west and co-founded Anthem Visual FX in the Gastown historical area in Downtown Vancouver. The success of this new "fx boutique" is instantaneous and its reputation goes beyond the Canadian borders: five years after its creation, Anthem counts five nominations at the prestigious Emmy Awards of Los Angeles, two nominations at the Visual FX Society Awards and one nomination at the Gemini Awards of Toronto and the studio also received two Leo Awards.

As vice-president and VFX supervisor, Sébastien possesses a passion for challenges and a consuming desire to put technology into the service of the creative genius of his team of artists. Thanks to his innovative way to lead productions, he established himself as one of the visionary artisans of his generation in film and television production. Happy family man, Sébastien wishes to get involve in his community by getting active within political organizations that promote ecological values and the respect of the environment.

Course Objectives

After successfully completing the New business models for VFX studios workshop, the participants will be able to:

  • Identify current and future opportunities for VFX production houses within the current economic context
  • Know and understand alternative business models
  • Integrate new work organization methods with the customer according to the cases seen in class
  • Integrate new high-value-added creativity methods (qualitative vs. quantitative)

Prerequisites

Participant must have fundamental knowledge of VFX production tools, language, workflow, and professional experience in producing visual effects. We recommend a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Documentation & Materials

Participants received a printed copy of Sébastien Bergeron's presentation.

Diploma

Participants received a NAD Centre letter of completion at the end of the workshop.

Cost

$145* for QFTC members
$200* for all other participants
* The cost includes the lunch and the materials.