Self-initiated learning is encouraged and expected in the CG industry – this is true for the biggest blockbuster studios, all the way down to independent artists. You are very much in control of how fast and how far you develop, whether in the capacity of cinematic director, VFX supervisor, compositor or another essential role. But how can we keep evolving in the competitive creative landscape? Saddington Baynes takes you through best practice for R&D, team management, previs, shoot setup and pipeline development, enabling artists to attain hands-on technical discipline.