In 1962, Steve Russell and a team of Programmers at MIT developed one of the first video games called Spacewar!
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Analytical thinking Collaboration through version control systems( Flow Production Tracking, Perforce or even Git) Effective communication of ideas Ability to automate repetitive tasks.
Programmers are the foundation for creating games, VFX and computer graphics, they come up with innovative solutions to technical problems and empower Designers and Artists in realising their vision.
Even with uncertainties in the future surrounding AI, Programmers will continue to create tools and systems for Artists for many years to come. There will always be a need for people to understand how things work, not just be end users of tools but tool Developers. Future Programmers will need to prioritise adaptability, ethical awareness, and collaboration with AI to succeed in this rapidly changing field.
TOM MAWBY Chief Technical Officer at BlueBolt VFX
NECESSARY SKILLS FOR PROGRAMMERS Being comfortable with a computer( file management and know how to use basic software applications like word processors and spreadsheets) Proficiency with a search engine Problem solving Logical thinking Patience. 05
FUN FACT!
In 1962, Steve Russell and a team of Programmers at MIT developed one of the first video games called Spacewar!
( source computer history museum)
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Analytical thinking Collaboration through version control systems( Flow Production Tracking, Perforce or even Git) Effective communication of ideas Ability to automate repetitive tasks.
WHAT DOES A PROGRAMMER DO?
Programmers are the foundation for creating games, VFX and computer graphics, they come up with innovative solutions to technical problems and empower Designers and Artists in realising their vision.
Even with uncertainties in the future surrounding AI, Programmers will continue to create tools and systems for Artists for many years to come. There will always be a need for people to understand how things work, not just be end users of tools but tool Developers. Future Programmers will need to prioritise adaptability, ethical awareness, and collaboration with AI to succeed in this rapidly changing field.
Learning to program in Python and Bash is useful for almost anyone, but particularly if you’ re interested in pipeline or Technical directing.
TOM MAWBY Chief Technical Officer at BlueBolt VFX
NECESSARY SKILLS FOR PROGRAMMERS Being comfortable with a computer( file management and know how to use basic software applications like word processors and spreadsheets) Proficiency with a search engine Problem solving Logical thinking Patience. 05