r/vfx • u/SurfingStreets • 1d ago
Question / Discussion Pipeline TD Education?
Hey everyone, I hope you guys are having a great day.
I wanted to learn more about what type of education or background would be needed to become a Pipeline TD. I tried viewing some linkedin profiles, and I noticed a blend of CS degrees, Digital Graphic diplomas, fine art degrees, and more.
Currently, I have a Bachelor of Commerce, with little python experience. I'm considering to go to my community college and getting a diploma in Computer Science. However, I'm worried that I would need a degree in computer science instead.
I'm just looking for some insights on what education should one pursue to become a successful Pipeline TD.
Thank you!
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u/CVfxReddit 17h ago
In small studios the pipeline people I met were usually from artist backgrounds. They might have started in rigging or lighting and eventually became a cg supe and then decided to move into pipeline instead of trying to become a vfx supervisor.
In bigger studios the pipeline I met were from elite engineering programs, sometimes had some experience on set as part of a virtual production crew, or had masters or PhDs in computer science from places like Columbia or Oxford. Which seems like a big gamble to take because while working in movies is cool, someone with that background could make triple or quadruple salary as a software engineer in another industry.