Campus VFX

Campus VFX Canada's School of VFX
Effects, Lighting, and Compositing for Visual Effects In fact we were the first school to offer very focussed specialized programs.

Based in Vancouver & Montreal Canada, previously the award-winning Lost Boys Studios operates the world's preeminent Campus of visual effects. With its roots as an internationally renowned visual effects (VFX) boutique, it has created a one of a kind educational experience based on industry mentorship and project based learning from within a production studio environment. Campus VFX has been renow

ned for its unique Visual Effects Compositing, Effects Technical Director (FX TD) & Lighting Programs. These crafts are both in high demand with many of our students enjoying job offers prior to graduation. We listen closely to industry needs, and have industry advisors from various VFX studios. Campus VFX is now expanding into new areas of VFX with exciting new programs on the horizon. Boasting over a 98% placement rate, we are the preeminent Campus of visual effects. For more information please visit our website at www.campusvfx.com, or follow us on TikTok campus.vfx and instagram campusvfx /or Facebook . We are Canada's school of VFX.

08/25/2026

Before and after of VFX Compositing student Mai’s actor replacement project, from filming in-house to putting herself on screen in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness using her Nuke compositing skills.

Filming in-house gives students the chance to create personalized shots that make their reels stand out. And yes, it’s pretty fun too.

Next Compositing intake: September 14
Learn more at https://campusvfx.com/compositing/

The visual effects industry is evolving, from recent shifts in the industry to new technologies like AI, and it’s unders...
08/21/2026

The visual effects industry is evolving, from recent shifts in the industry to new technologies like AI, and it’s understandable to feel some uncertainty about what comes next.

But change is nothing new to VFX. At its heart are passionate artists who continue to bring stories to life and keep the industry moving forward.

After 20 years of educating award-winning artists, Campus VFX knows a thing or two about an ever changing industry.

Read our latest blog at https://campusvfx.com/parent-news/vfx-is-evolving/

08/18/2026

A look at the curriculum from our specialized FX TD program.

Part 4: VELLUM.

Working in Houdini, students explore constraint based soft body dynamics across cloth, strings, struts, grains and dynamic constraints. The goal is not only to learn Vellum, but to create a strong demo reel with a Vellum shot that showcases skills applicable to character FX, fabric motion and organic movement.

Vellum is one of the specialized subjects in our FX TD curriculum, alongside Procedural Geometry, Particles, Rigid Body Dynamics, Pyro and FLIP.

Learn more about the FX TD program at https://campusvfx.com/fx.

08/13/2026

Houdini FLIP Fluids project by FX TD Somar Awad, based on the boat chase from Godzilla Minus One.

Check out the breakdown to see how Somar developed the water effects based on the chosen reference, including the FLIP simulation, whitewater, and final render in Mantra.

Learn more about our FX TD program in Houdini at campusvfx.com.

08/05/2026

Turn your passion for film into a career.

Our new 6 month VFX Certificate Programs offer a shorter path into the world of visual effects through specialized, hands on training in Compositing or FX. Develop the technical and artistic skills used across film and television while building a portfolio that stands out.

With online and on campus options, student loan eligibility, and programs under six months that don't require a Canadian study permit, there's now a more accessible way to start your journey into VFX.

Applications are now open. Visit campusvfx.com to learn more.

08/01/2026

Check out another subject from our specialized FX TD program.

Part 3: RIGID BODY DYNAMICS.

Digital destruction is one of the first things many people think of when they picture visual effects. Working in Houdini, students use RBD, constraints and physics to simulate cracking, collapsing and breaking objects through hands-on projects, creating the kinds of effects seen in action-heavy VFX shots.

This skill is then turned into one of the shots students create for their demo reels, along with procedural geometry, particles, Vellum, Pyro and FLIP.

Learn more about our FX TD program at campusvfx.com.

Congratulations, Kazuki (Richard) Uehara! Our VFX Compositing student joined Framestore through their Launchpad Internsh...
07/30/2026

Congratulations, Kazuki (Richard) Uehara! Our VFX Compositing student joined Framestore through their Launchpad Internship this summer.

The incredible shots in Richard's reel and the hard work he put into them have led to a fantastic opportunity to continue learning, work on amazing and creative projects, and connect with talented people across the industry.

We are thrilled to see Richard take this next step and can't wait to see where his journey leads. Wishing you all the best during your time at Framestore, Richard!

07/25/2026

Check out another subject from our specialized FX TD program.

Part 2: PARTICLES.

Working in Houdini, students learn to control and animate large groups of particles to create dynamic FX, from dust and sparks to magical effects.

This is one part of a hands-on curriculum covering procedural geometry, particles, rigid body dynamics, Vellum, Pyro and FLIP, building the technical skills used in professional VFX pipelines.

Learn more about the FX TD program at campusvfx.com.

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming a fantastic group of participants to our Intro to Nuke Summer Intensive.Over...
07/23/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming a fantastic group of participants to our Intro to Nuke Summer Intensive.

Over the course of the week, they explored the fundamentals of compositing, learned their way around Nuke, and took their first steps toward developing a new VFX skill set. It's always rewarding to introduce more people to visual effects and see their progress over just a few days.

We still have a few in-person VFX for Filmmakers Summer Intensives coming up this summer, including Screen Burn-In and Green Screen.

Learn more about all of our Summer Intensives at campusvfx.com.

Congratulations to our VFX Compositing student, Kyunglim Kim (Sophia), on joining Industrial Light & Magic as part of th...
07/21/2026

Congratulations to our VFX Compositing student, Kyunglim Kim (Sophia), on joining Industrial Light & Magic as part of their Jedi Academy.

The Jedi Academy is an incredible opportunity for emerging artists, and we are especially proud to see the hard work and skill Sophia has put into the projects she developed throughout her time with us lead to this exciting opportunity.

We are delighted to have been a part of her journey and wish her all the best as she begins this next chapter.

Keep enjoying your time at ILM, Sophia!

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