The goal: Mastering "Tech-vis" and high-level Time Management.

• Pre-Visualization (Pre-vis): Using low-poly 3D models to block out complex shots. Learning how to determine lens focal lengths and camera heights before arriving on set.

• Bids and Shot Breakdown & Time Management for Supervisors: Creating a "Shot Bid." Learning how to estimate labor hours for rotoscoping vs. full CG environment builds.

• Pipeline Architecture: Setting up "Folder Lore"—organizing assets and naming conventions so the pipeline never breaks.

The goal: Using AI as a professional tool for efficiency and "Look-Dev."

• AI for Concepting: Using Generative AI to create "Mood Boards" and lighting references for environments in seconds.

• Technical AI Tools: Implementing AI for automated rotoscoping (Runway, Magic Mask), plate cleaning, and "In-painting" for wire removal.

• Data Sovereignty: A critical discussion on Indigenous IP—how to use AI while ensuring cultural stories and designs are not fed into public datasets without permission.

The goal: Capturing the data that "Future You" (the editor) will need.

• The VFX Toolkit: Hands-on with Chrome/Gray balls, MacBeth color charts, and 360 HDRI capture for lighting reconstruction.

• On-Set Diplomacy: How to communicate with the Director and Cinematographer. Knowing when to stop production to fix a tracking marker and when to "fix it in post."

• Data Stewardship: Capturing lens metadata (T-stop, focal length, focus distance) for every take.

The goal: Managing the "Meat and Potatoes" of the edit and VFX hand-off.

• Pipeline Navigation: From Assembly Edit → VFX Work → Color Grade → Final Delivery.

• Actionable Feedback: Learning to give "Notes" that are technical and specific (e.g., "Match the grain of the background plate" vs. "It looks fake").

• The Review Cycle: Using tools like ShotGrid or Frame.io to track progress and approve versions.

The goal: Career logistics—getting the contract and delivering the goods.

• The Business of VFX: Understanding "Overages," "Change Orders," and how to manage a budget when a Director asks for "one more thing."

• Time Management Part II: Dealing with "The Crunch"—strategies for avoiding burnout and managing a team of artists under tight deadlines.

• The Supervisor Portfolio: Building a reel that shows process (breakdowns) rather than just the final pretty picture.

Final Project: Present a full VFX Production Bible & Demo Reel for a short film, including technical shot lists, time-management schedules, AI concept art, and an on-set data plan.