Double Jump Academy – Film FX – Reverse Engineering
- Master the art of breaking down and recreating iconic film effects.
- Led by ILP FX Supervisor Corbin Mayne, this 24-week course teaches you how to reverse engineer blockbuster shots – from Avengers:Infinity War’s disintegration, to the Solo bubble bomb, and Fantastic Beasts magical attacks.
- You’ll learn to dissect reference, build modular FX setups, master advanced VEX, and develop production-ready shots using Houdini, Solaris, and Karma. With Corbin’s fast iteration methods and control-focused workflows, you’ll gain the tools to tackle any FX shot a director throws your way.
Welcome to the FILM FX workshop hosted by Corbin Mayne, an experienced ILP FX Supervisor!
Ever wondered how the spectacular effects in Star Wars, The Avengers, and Harry Potter are created? In this workshop, you’ll master the art of reverse engineering these unique and captivating effects.
Get ready to recreate three top-tier effect shots! You’ll tackle the Avengers disintegration effect, the explosive bubble bomb from Solo, and a mesmerizing scene from Fantastic Beasts featuring an obscurist attacking a wizard within a protective shield. Learn the insider techniques and tricks used by industry professionals to bring these effects to life using Houdini.
From procedural interior surface generation to dynamic rigging with constraint tricks and creating dynamic shells, you’ll gain invaluable skills.
Our workshop isn’t just about learning; it’s about empowering you to succeed in the film effects industry.
