Visual Effects Veterans Set to Speak at UTSA
Exciting News! Join Us for a Special Visual Effects Event on Campus
We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for film and media enthusiasts! This week, two distinguished guests from the world of visual effects will join us on campus to offer their valuable industry insights.
Organized by the UTSA Film and Media Program, as part of the course Movie Magic: The Art of Visual Effects, this special event will feature fellow VFX Society members Judy Elkins and Colin Campbell. They will share their expertise and career experiences with students, giving an insider’s look into the fascinating world of visual effects.
Meet the Speakers:
Judy Elkins, a celebrated Visual and Special Effects artist, spent years at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), contributing her talents to iconic films such as Star Trek, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, and Poltergeist.
Colin Campbell, a seasoned visual effects compositor, has worked with top studios like Tippett Studios, Laika, Lucasfilm, and Sony Pictures. His impressive portfolio includes films like Starship Troopers, Anaconda, Godzilla, The Mummy Returns, Planet of the Apes, Transformers, Avengers, Pirates of the Caribbean, and many more.
This is a rare chance to hear directly from industry veterans who have worked on some of the most beloved films in cinema history.
The event is open to the public and will take place on Thursday, October 3rd, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the UTSA Main Campus, in the Mckiney Humanities Building 3.01.28.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn from the best in the business! Grab your spot and join us for an evening of inspiration and insight.
