Book used in classrooms?
Hey, a quick question for everybody - I’m trying to figure out which schools are using my book in the classroom. And by ‘classroom’ I mean any sort of training institution, including online. If you’ve got any insight into this, leave me a note in the comments below. ( Ideally some details about the name of the institution, the specific class it was used in and even the name of the teacher would be handy.) Thanks!
Not sure if its required text, but I know that the students at Gnomon are using your book.
I first found out about your book from my instructor Robert Raccine at the University of New Orleans. It was a digital theory and technology class. That was about 4 years ago. I’m not sure of the current status of that instructor/University.
Ron, saw your post on twitter. I use your book as a recommended, not required, in my motion graphics class here at Indiana univ.
We will be using it at fxphd next term
Mike
Hi Ron,
I also recommend your book for my Media Compositing and Advanced Visual Effects classes at, but do not require it. I’m at The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg.
My impression of the first edition was that it was rather intimidating to students. It seemed to be one of those books that most students don’t realize is incredibly helpful until they’re well out of school.
I haven’t yet purchased your new edition, but I look forward to it.
-jeremy
P.S. Was that a leak by Mike? Are you helping out with a course over at fxphd? I’d be game…
@Jeremy -
The new edition is rearrranged somewhat so maybe it’ll be a little more accessible. Lots of new case-studies too, which might help to prevent boredom
(I used to live in Schaumburg, by the way. Prior to getting into VFX though).
Hi Ron,
We would always be recommending your book in our compositing courses, be it Nuke, Fusion or AE. I have incorporated an number of concepts into our courses but we are not really using the book as a training aid.
Matt Leonard
Sphere VFX
Hi Ron,
during the year of some lecturing Ive always,
had your first edition as the required reading.
It was used at Mha Malmö Sweden, course discontinued.
And used at Interactive Academy Eksjö, Sweden.
I’ve evened used some of the old Masters of VFX,
and they still have a special case in my book case
And do hold some gold nuggets even to this day.
//Daniel
I’ll be using your book in my digital compositing class at Cañada Comunity College in Redwood City.
I have had the library buy your book at The Royal College of Art, UCA Maidstone and Loughborough University School of Art and Design. I recommend students read it and always bring my copy to class to demonstrate. These are for animation classes as a part of an art or design course.
Stuart
Hi Ron,
The first edition is a core text for the VFX Unit I teach at SAE Sydney (See Website). Now that the superb second edition is out, we will be updating for the all the Australian SAE Colleges.
The DVD is a great addition and I have started to put the new information to work in my lectures. I’m also taking your course over at Fxphd and loving it. Congrats!
At Full Sail University my instructor made heavy references to your material and had the book on hand at all times for students if they didn’t have a copy themselves. Evidently you two had talked a couple of times before…or maybe I misunderstood him.
Hey Ron, long time no see. I know you from Click3x and Nothing Real days.
I will be using your new edition in my colour and lighting class in Beijing, China.
I haven’t ordered the book yet, but I will do that ASAP. I had the previous edition but couldn’t bring it to China. The baggage weight limit on most airlines precludes a lot of book baggage.
Anyway, the DVD sounds great. Good luck with your book.
Martin
Hey Martin, good to hear from you again. Apologies in advance for the fact that the new book is even heavier than the old one!
Hi Ron,
I used your book each semester since its earlier publication in my VFX class at UT Austin, in the Dept. of Radio-Television-Film. Was an excellent book, and the students really appreciated the details and breakdown. I was also inspired. Thanks!
Arie
Hello Ron,
I have written and taught the compositing module on the MA in Digital Post Production at the National Film and Televsion School, Beaconsfield England.
Your second edition is now the core theory reading week to week on the 10 week block. I take the students through a new comp topic each week, and get the students to read the relevant theory from your book.
I had previously given them your old Siggraph course paper to read.
Everyone really loves the case studies. A welcome edition to the new book.
Ian
Спасибо за инфу!
i use it always in my classes. i work as vfx instructor at frameboxx,india.