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There’s no room for sugar-coating, especially when we know the level of competition our students are stepping into.
This week, Q Park sat down with Adrian He’s screen burn-in shot (never having seen it before) and within minutes, his eye for detail zeroed in on every issue: the tracking shifts, the unnatural white glow outlining the character, and the consistencies which make for a less convincing integration.
That’s how it is at Alpha Chromatica. We don’t hand out “good enough” pats on the back when the work isn’t up to standard. What’s the point of paying $30k to $50k in tuition if the people teaching you aren’t willing to tell you the truth?
Why pay more for a school that does you a disservice by glossing over what actually needs fixing, only for you to find out later, when it’s too late?
You have no idea how many times I’ve heard students from other schools say, “I wish I knew about your program before. I can’t afford to study here because I spent all my money on tuition,” and then I rarely ever hear from them again.
I hope they found a way, but I know deep down many would have given up and gone on to do something else. It’s always a loss to society when we discourage an artist.
And it’s why we don’t just stop at pointing out what’s wrong - we take the time to help you push your work to where it needs to be.
That’s exactly what Q Park did this week. After spotting these issues, he broke down how to fix them. That’s the difference here: We’re not just telling you what’s wrong, we’re showing you how to make it right.
These critique sessions happen twice a week, schedule permitting, and run for two hours after regular classes. Every time, we focus on what really matters: the feedback you need to meet the standards of this highly competitive industry.
No fluff. No shortcuts. No “good enough” when it’s not.
P.S. If you’re serious about breaking into the VFX industry, you deserve honest feedback and real encouragement. How you say something matters just as much as what you say.