GEORGE MOÏSE: On Set VFX Supervisor
George Moïse brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as an On Set VFX Supervisor. From his early fascination with 80s movies, to mastering his craft through self-teaching and hands-on experience, George’s story is a testament to perseverance. In this interview, he shares how his first professional job shaped his career, the value of practical experience and essential advice for aspiring VFX artists.
Q: How did it all start for you? What drew you toward your department? What was a major influence in your life?
A: I grew up loving movies, and loving visual effects in movies. I'm a child of the 80's so I was obsessed with 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen,' 'Batman,' 'Blade Runner,' 'Star Wars,' all the great old school VFX movies.
So I was a fan of VFX first. I'd have to say a major influence in my life was my best friend Thomas who I met when I moved to LA after college. I wanted to create short films on my own, with VFX, but couldn't afford to hire anyone. Thomas is a technical wiz and convinced me that I could, in fact, learn all this technical stuff on my own. I wasn't happy about learning Photoshop and After Effects but the results really paid off. Bit by bit I got better and better and learned all about compositing and then 3D.
Q: What was your first professional job in your department and how did it shape your career?
A: My first job as an On Set VFX Supervisor was for a commercial for Kohler. I actually was trying to get hired as a director by the company but they saw that a lot of my work had VFX so they asked if I could be the On Set VFX Supervisor. I was nervous, never having actually been paid for this job, but it went well and they hired me for 2 more jobs, which led to other work.
Q: How important is formal education compared to hands-on experience and self-taught skills?
A: In my case I had zero formal education. YouTube tutorials and a bunch of personal trail and error is how I learned my craft. Plus asking people LOTS of questions and reading LOTS of interviews with VFX Supervisors on sites like artofvfx.com. So I'd say formal education isn't necessary at all.
Q: What final piece of advice would you give to someone aspiring to enter your department?
A: I would say to just get out there and do it. Get some friends together, make mistakes, watch as many You Tube tutorials as you can! All the information is out there. For free.
Throughout our conversation with George, we've learned that a deep passion for movies and visual effects can be the foundation of a rewarding career, even without formal education. George's story highlights the importance of hands-on experience, continuous learning, and building a supportive network. His journey teaches us that with dedication, curiosity, and a willingness to learn from mistakes, we can achieve remarkable success in our own careers. To learn more about George or connect with him directly, you can follow him at the links below.
WEBSITE: www.georgemoise.net
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1205739/
INSTAGRAM: @georgemoise1001
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@georgemoise1
LinkdIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-moise-05503453/
