Not especially . If you start to deal with large Nuke scripts or complicated Houdini simulations then you ’ ll need something with a bit of muscle , but you can get started on any machine .
CTO AT BLUEBOLT
Better computers are helpful - depending on the software , it could be either the CPU or GPU that has the most bearing . Boost your RAM and do your research into what will serve your tools best .
COO AT GLASSWORKS
I would say to get started you don ’ t need anything special . Most modern computers will be good enough to start with . As you progress or if you find yourself wanting to focus on things that require more power you might then want to look at upgrading . For example , for any real time work you will need a decent graphics card and the more complex work you do the more memory you will need .
Our expert tutors and industry friends recommend learning these software to get started in VFX :
Blender Nuke Houdini Apprentice Autodesk Maya
HEAD OF CG AT OUTPOST VFX ESCAPE STUDIOS SOFTWARE HANDBOOK 15
DO YOU NEED AN AMAZING COMPUTER OR ANY SPECIAL HARDWARE FOR VFX SOFTWARE ?
Not especially . If you start to deal with large Nuke scripts or complicated Houdini simulations then you ’ ll need something with a bit of muscle , but you can get started on any machine .
TOM MAWBY
CTO AT BLUEBOLT
Better computers are helpful - depending on the software , it could be either the CPU or GPU that has the most bearing . Boost your RAM and do your research into what will serve your tools best .
DUNCAN BUXTON
COO AT GLASSWORKS
I would say to get started you don ’ t need anything special . Most modern computers will be good enough to start with . As you progress or if you find yourself wanting to focus on things that require more power you might then want to look at upgrading . For example , for any real time work you will need a decent graphics card and the more complex work you do the more memory you will need .
Our expert tutors and industry friends recommend learning these software to get started in VFX :
Blender Nuke Houdini Apprentice Autodesk Maya
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OWEN JONES
HEAD OF CG AT OUTPOST VFX ESCAPE STUDIOS SOFTWARE HANDBOOK 15