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22 SEPT · 19:00 GMT+5 · ONLINE
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You see this shot in a movie. But do you know how much work goes into creating it? In one live session, a Los Angeles VFX Supervisor with credits on Reacher, Don't Move, Fall 2 and Time Trap breaks down how separate elements come together into a finished shot.
3D animation is often perceived as something similar to graphic design — or something only for computer geeks. I'd like to show you how this movie magic is actually created and what goes into it.
Hi! My name is Alex Kenig. I've been working in the global film industry for 15 years as a VFX Supervisor and Lead Artist based in Los Angeles. In my online masterclass at New York Film Academy, we'll break down the basics of compositing and see how separate elements come together to create a finished shot.
ALEX KENIG · VFX SUPERVISOR & LEAD ARTIST
Why a finished shot is never one image — and how the layers you never notice are built.
A step-by-step breakdown of separate elements assembling into a single, believable frame.
How this actually gets done on real productions — from someone who has done it for Netflix and HBO projects.
No software, no prior experience and no portfolio required. Curiosity is enough.
Anyone curious about a career in visual effects or 3D compositing — a clear first look at the craft.
See how a professional compositing pipeline actually works, beyond the textbook.
Directors, editors and content creators who want to understand what's possible in post-production.
Anyone who's ever paused a film to ask, "how did they do that shot?"
Alex Kenig is a VFX Supervisor and Lead Artist with over 15 years of experience in 3D graphics, animation, and visual effects. He began his career working in motion graphics, video production, editing, and 3D animation, primarily for advertising. Since 2016, he has been working remotely with Los Angeles–based productions and has contributed to numerous feature films and television projects, including Fall 2, Time Trap, Don't Move, Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead, Cicada 3301, Reacher, and Wayne.
Alex has been working with MOD VFX in Los Angeles since 2016, where he currently works as a VFX Supervisor and Lead Artist. His work includes developing creative and technical solutions for complex visual effects, building and leading teams, optimizing production workflows, and creating the most challenging elements himself. As a generalist, his main areas of expertise include animation, simulations, lighting, and visual effects.
He also mentors artists and helps them develop their own approaches to solving complex production problems. His teaching philosophy is focused on helping students develop an understanding of what they are creating rather than simply learning software. He encourages students to experiment, think creatively, and develop the ability to find their own solutions to technical and artistic challenges.
The session runs on Whereby — a direct link that opens in your browser on any laptop or phone.
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↓ 100 seats · first come, first servedYour personal Whereby link arrives by email before the session, with a reminder ahead of the start.
Click the link at 19:00 Astana time (GMT+5). No accounts, no apps — just your browser.
Still unsure? Write to NYFA Kazakhstan — or just register, it's the fastest way to find out.
No. This is a beginner-friendly session about how compositing works, not a software tutorial. You don't need Nuke, After Effects or anything else installed — just come curious.
The masterclass runs on Whereby. After registering, you'll receive a direct link by email. At 19:00 on 22 September you simply open it in your browser — on a laptop, tablet or phone. No downloads, no account needed.
English. Alex works with Los Angeles productions and teaches in English.
19:00 Astana time (GMT+5). That's 16:00 in Berlin, 15:00 in London, 10:00 in New York and 07:00 in Los Angeles on the same day.
Yes — 100 seats. Registration closes when they are filled, so it's worth saving yours early.
NYFA Kazakhstan — the New York Film Academy campus in Kazakhstan. Alex Kenig is an instructor at NYFA Kazakhstan, and this masterclass is part of the NYFA Live series of online sessions with industry professionals.
Only 100 seats. Join live on Whereby — a direct link in your browser, nothing to download or install.