VFX for our The Last of Us Fan Film
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Can I add the movie shots I worked on to my reel or you don't recommend do it?

I have worked in the VFX industry for almost 7 years and I'm looking for a new opportunity. I was out of my previous studios and all the projects I worked on were released publicly a long time ago. However, I haven't put any professional work I did in my reel because of NDA and in case of any accusations or legal ramifications later on and I have been using my personal work looking for a job. It's been hard because I couldn't compete with other job candidates that put all kick-ass movie shots in their reels. So I was wondering if I can add the movie shots to my reel locked with a password and send it to potential recruiters, especially there is one studio I desperately want to work for and they are hiring right now. I know it's still risky because I remember there are one or two studios that do not allow any work mentioned or posted even after release while others do but after 3-4 years from the day I quit my job. I couldn't remember exactly because my mom threw away all my old contracts TT. I did contact one studio but without a response. Here comes the questions:

1. If I send my reel protected with a password to recruiters, is there a chance they would share that info publicly because they have my reel and know the password?
2. If I signed a NDA that specifically forbids using materials after release, would it cause legal trouble? I mean violation of agreement would also undermine my credibility or lose respect from future employers even if it's a password-protected reel?
3. How can I access the shots I worked on? Can I buy the movies from like Amazon and directly rip the shots and put studio logos on them?

I appreciate the help and advice!



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Weekly Free PBR Texture Update --- Bark, Stone, Plaster & Tiles
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Looking for a vfx artist

Context I want to add some cgi in my upcoming Lego stop motion video and I have some vfx/cgi that I want to add in the video and the cgi I’m asking for is not to crazy just some simple ones like guns magic lighting and explosions and maybe some smoke and fire so yeah that’s what I’m asking for.

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Is there any niche related to VFX or 3D where you can look for work?

Hello. My profession is related to video, and for the past few years I’ve been learning 3D, but without success in breaking into the industry. I was wondering if there might be a lesser-known niche that’s easier to enter and would allow me to keep improving my 3D skills outside of my personal projects. Thanks.

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I made this hand drawn Effects for my band's Music Video called: Angular Lens - Used to Say

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SNTPCT Rallies 300 Animation Workers Across France with Demands for Producers | Animation Magazine
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/sntpct-rallies-300-animation-workers-across-france-with-demands-for-producers/

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And after all that, the Pitt/Cruise Seedance fight scene appears to have been just digital BG and face replacement on multi-angle green screen reference videos of two real live human stuntees fighting. In other words, like most AI hype — it was a con.
https://www.shokunin.studio/blog/2026/2/18/is-it-all-over-for-filmmakers

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An Ai warning from Spaz back in 1985-1991 as to the inevitable; naturally it was disagreed upon by ‘the experts’; same morons who poo pooed the notion of building a CG rex

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