Lost Boys | School of VFX
1825 Victoria Diversion V5N 2K2 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Mark Bénard, Founder and VFX Supervisor for Lost Boys School of VFX, had a great time on Episode 21 of VFXforFilmmakers' podcast! In this episode, Mark covers the history behind Lost Boys and his personal adventure through the visual effects industry while tackling the fundamental issues he works to solve in VFX education. With his vast knowledge spanning over 20 years in the industry, Mark Benard shares his insight on visual effects, the impact COVID-19 has had on a global s...cale on entertainment, and what's to come in the next couple years for Lost Boys and the VFX industry. Thank you to Matt Skonicki for having us on his show! We appreciate the type of content you create that continuously shares quality information for prospective VFX artists. To that extent, we are happy to have been on your platform to share in that amazing process. We hope you enjoy this amazing interview! https://youtu.be/vChiTeh89qk

Our Lead Montreal FX TD Instructor Sean Lewkiw will be hosting a presentation on Houdini HIVE Education Edition hosted by SideFX Software on November 12th this Thursday! Make sure to tune in at 9:00AM EST for the whole event or join at 1:30PM EST to watch Sean's presentation on "A Pipeline in Thirteen Lines of Python". We are so grateful to have Sean Lewkiw part of our team who brings his vast amount of knowledge and experience to both his students and the development of Hou...dini! We hope to see you all there. https://www.sidefx.com/houdini-hive/education-hive-2020/

Compositing is a vital part of the process in creating visual effects (VFX) for movies, TV, and animated productions. Our one-year Advanced Visual Effects Compositing Program consists of a 10-month intensive project-based curriculum in a studio environment with an additional 2-month practicum placement in a visual effects studio. This accredited one-year diploma program focuses exclusively on learning tools and techniques necessary in becoming a compositor for feature film vi...sual effects production. At Lost Boys, we teach primarily using the industry standard software Nuke X developed by the Foundry! Apply now for our March and September 2021 intake open in both Vancouver and Montreal! #vfx #vfxschool #vfxeducation #compositor #vfxartist

As a Lost Boys Compositing Instructor, Andrew Zeller has produced the most sought out VFX Compositors in Canada. He's worked as a compositor on Assassin's Creed, Live By Night, Spectral, Baywatch, and Hardcore Henry just to name a few. "The best part of my job is witnessing students develop their skills to a level that allows them to reach their career goals." His graduates have gone on to work in world-class studios that produced award-winning visual effects in both film and... television series! Be part of his amazing class to learn the craft of compositing alongside peers with the same passion and vigor to succeed. Check out his Bio Page and Advanced VFX Compositing Program! #vfx #vfxstudio #vfxschool https://lostboys-studios.com/andrew-zeller

The Lost Boys experience is like none other. Over the years, we have built a reputation for offering the best visual effects education for aspiring Compositors, FX TDs, and Lighting Artist. In that time, we have been honored to share unforgettable memories with students. We are proud to have shared our knowledge with extraordinary artists through our unique industry driven curriculum utilizing project-based training in a studio environment. At its core, we have nurtured a str...ong connection with our students that will carry along forever. Thank you to our current students and alumni for continuously creating such amazing memories for all of us here at Lost Boys. Cheers to many more years and many more unforgettable memories! #vfx #vfxschool #vfxstudios https://lostboys-studios.com/experience/

Lost Boys School of VFX now offers Lighting Artist (Katana) Program exclusively online! We started this intensive program in late 2017 and have ensured that students will have all the necessary skills, knowledge, and insight to meet industry needs. Due to the overwhelming response of prospective VFX artists, we will now be offering the course as a 5-month part-time online program! This course is designed to build a portfolio that demonstrates both animated and photo-real ligh...ting skills. In addition, the program will include weekly instructions and mentorships by veteran instructor Francois Gendron! Please feel free to contact us on our updated Lighting program and explore the details of this program on our new website now! Learn everything you need to know in becoming a Lighting Artist using Foundry's software Katana! #vfx #vfxartist #vfxschool https://lostboys-studios.com/katana-lighting-artist/

Thinking of becoming an Effects Technical Director (FX TD) but lack the perfect demo reel for your spot in a world-class VFX studio? Our 12-month Advanced FX TD Program is a unique curriculum that is not offered anywhere else. From our veteran instructors who have moved the visual effects industry forward to our project-based learning system, Lost Boys provides the best education to aspiring artists who seek a position in the VFX industry. With our outstanding 99% placement r...ate and small class sizes, Lost Boys is the school to choose when pursuing a VFX career as an Effects Technical Director. Learn more and apply now to join our school in March 2021! (Thumbnail taken from Lost Boys Alumni Fernando Flores phenomenal FX TD Demo Reel 2020!) #vfx #vfxstudio #vfxschool #fxtd

Lost Boys Neverland 2020 Project Website Launch! Over the years, Lost Boys | School of Visual Effects has developed a reputation for offering the best VFX education around the world. We are the only specialized institution that offers project-based learning in a studio environment which places our graduates right on the ground floor working as Compositors, FX TDs, and Lighters. Our unrivaled 99% job placement rate is a testament to our world-class training which has proven ti...me and time again that there is no education as specialized or in tune with the VFX industry than what's offered here at Lost Boys. To truly represent the world-class education we provide, Lost Boys School of VFX is proud to launch our newly designed website! We believe this new website fully encompasses our ideology - a perfect blend between education and studio experience right into one. Our small class sizes allow us to really focus on each individual student so that they are better prepared for the industry when completing the course. There really is no education like ours and we are extremely excited to share this with all of you! Explore the new website and begin your visual effects journey with us here at Lost Boys! (Best experienced on full web page!) https://lostboys-studios.com/home #vfx #vfxschool #vfxstudio #vfxcollege

The Rookies announced today their "10th Annual Rookies World School Rankings for 2020" and we are honored to have placed in the Top 3 Best Visual Effects School in the World! This profound achievement would not be possible without our phenomenal instructors and staff working tirelessly to create the most industry ready curriculum only offered at Lost Boys | School of Visual Effects. With our project-based learning system and advanced training in a studio environment, our stud...ents are enriched with the best type of education and experience that will get them working on the ground floor of any VFX studio around the globe. We feel immense pride in being recognized as the best education for those seeking to become a Compositor, Effects Technical Director, and Lighting Artist which is unique to our school. We are extremely excited for the future and it only gets better from here! #vfx #vfxschool #vfxstudio #vfxcourse

Today marks the beginning of our new students joining us at Lost Boys for September! We are taking every safety measure possible to have our students and staff feel safe and protected during these difficult times. Every student wears mandatory masks, temperatures are checked prior to entering our Vancouver facility, social distancing is continuously practiced in a well-ventilated setting, installed additional ventilation/filtration systems in each workstation to maximize air ...flow, and careful sanitization of all surfaces throughout the school day. We continue to host Zoom lectures for all students who wish to remain home and monitor symptoms diligently as we begin our classrooms for our new artists on campus grounds. We are so grateful to our amazing staff who work tirelessly in creating a safe environment. However, this accomplishment would not happen without the excellent cooperation of our current and new students! Thank you and we are so excited to be part of this journey with Class of 2021. #vfx #vfxschool #vfxstudio #vfxartist

Ganz Ramalingam has over 10 years teaching the most advanced compositing program in the world. With his one-of-a-kind curriculum, Ganz prepares the most industry ready graduates with an unrivaled 99% job placement rate; the highest placement rate industry leaders have ever seen from students coming out of post-secondary school. "There is no hiding in photo-realism, if it does not look photo-real then it isn’t real. All we have done over the last 10 years at Lost Boys is to t...each students how to perform this magic trick without getting caught." His graduates have gone on to work on over 250 movies and 50 TV shows which include Avengers: Infinity War, Bladerunner 2049, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The Irishman, Stranger Things, Wonder Woman 1984 and hundreds more. We are happy to have Ganz be the Lead Compositing Instructor here at Lost Boys Vancouver for over 10 years! #vfx #vfxschool #vfxstudio https://lostboys-studios.com/advanced-visual-effects-compo/

After 16 years as Head of FX for Mr. X, Kyle Yoneda joins us at Lost Boys as Lead FX TD Instructor here in Vancouver! With over 75 featured credits and a mastery of Houdini, Kyle brings a vast knowledge to share and teach with young prospective VFX artists. "Throughout my experience so far I’ve had the amazing opportunity to mentor and teach all levels of FX and CFX artists. It’s been the highlight of my career to be part of an artist’s development in their own growth in the ...VFX industry. At Lost Boys I am excited to be able to solely focus on artist development, at the same time reignite my passion for Houdini. After doing a lifetime of movies and large TV episodic work I look forward to preparing artists for what I know is an incredible journey." We are excited to have you on board our team in one of the best visual effects schools in the world! With your experience and passion to teach, it will only help cultivate the growth of our amazing students. Welcome to Lost Boys, Kyle! #vfx #vfxstudio #vfxschool

Sean Lewkiw brings over 20 years of Visual Effects production experience as an artist, manager, and supervisor. He has an impressive list of credits on films such as Lord of the Rings, X-Men, The Golden Compass, and Transformers to name a few. With his vast knowledge of Houdini SideFX Software, Sean brings years of his expertise to our Montreal campus offering prospective students a hand along their visual effects journey. Applications are open for our 12-Month Advanced Effects Technical Director Program starting March 2021! Click on the link below! https://lostboys-studios.com/effects-technical-director-fx/

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VFX Artist Spotlight - Hiromu Yoshida! Lost Boys Alumni Hiromu Yoshida now continues his craft at Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies VFX which is the studio that brought you Watchmen HBO and so much more. Like many from Lost Boys, Hiromu presents an excellent understanding of VFX and illustrates his master craftsmanship throughout the productions he works in as a full-time FX artist! We are so proud of what you continue to accomplish and cannot wait to see what you bring to the ...world of entertainment! https://youtu.be/LoAinn95XGI

If you want to learn more about the art and science of compositing for live-action feature motion pictures and television, check out my blog, The Master Comp. https://themastercomp.com/ (I made 70 post last month)

Lighting is one of the most important parts of #VFX, #animation, and #design. It has the power to grab attention while smoothly weaving the emotions of a viewer through a magnificent story. Lost Boys Studio continues to pave the way for prospective students who enroll in our 4-month Lighting (Katana) Program into being one of the most sought out artists in the VFX industry right out of graduation. We showcase today Iris Lee, our recent alumni from our Lighting Program who now applies her talent and skills as a Lighting and Compositing Artist at Atomic Cartoons. We are very proud of your work and continue to support your future endeavors! https://youtu.be/347xKRzkewk

Check out our new video on YouTube! Our students continue to blow us away with their ability to apply what they learn from our unique program and create exceptional work. We have no doubt that they will accomplish amazing things just like how our graduates have done in the VFX industry! https://youtu.be/LfTXQqc0N1g