Speakers
Jason Keyser, CEO, VFX Apprentice
The visionary and chief pixel pusher of VFX Apprentice, Jason Keyser is a renowned FX artist, as well as a devoted VFX educator and student advocate. Jason has worked in entertainment as both a 2D FX and 3D VFX artist for 13 years, animating for the Powerpuff Girls, Arlo on Netflix, and multiple titles for Riot Games - including League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and several R&D projects. While working full-time at Riot, Jason created over 60 FX and VFX education videos on his YouTube channel; designed and taught courses for artists internally at Riot; mentored prospective FX artists; facilitated the VFX Bootcamp at GDC; and spoke at conferences to students and pros alike. Jason ultimately left Riot to commit full-time to VFX Apprentice, training and lifting up FX artists across the world. He has been doing so for the past 5 years, working with studios and students alike to provide top-tier VFX training.