Double Negative Careers in Film Visual Effects

Tuesday 17th November, 19:30
Lindemann Lecture Theatre, Clarendon Laboratory

In an event jointly organised with the Engineering, Physics, Maths and FEST socieites, Eugénie von Tunzelmann, Nicola Hoyle and Jeff Clifford of Double Negative will talk about the opportunities for technically-minded people for careers in film. This promises to be an excellent talk for those of you already considering a career in film. For those who haven't thought about working in film yet, you'll have an opportunity to find out all about it.

The London-based visual effects company Double Negative has provided visual effcts for some, if not most, of the major blockbusters of recent years (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Angels and Demons, The Soloist, The Boat that Rocked, Fast & Furious, The Dark Night, Quantum of Solace ... )

Visual Effects: Using science and maths in the film industry

Have you ever considered working in the film industry? A career in visual effects can be an ideal path for people who want to do something creative with their science and maths skills. On Tuesday night, three industry professionals - Eugénie von Tunzelmann, Nicola Hoyle and Jeff Clifford - will be coming to talk about roles for scientists and mathematicians in the VFX world, and how their technical skills have been used in films such as The Dark Knight, 2012, Hellboy II and the Harry Potter series.