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24 April 2023
Over the decades, we have seen make-up turn into a beautiful way for people to express themselves. This generation has taken full advantage of the ability to turn make-up into whatever they want, whether it’s to match your outfit, cele...
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02 February 2023
2022 was great for special effects and the year ended in style with the release of the popular Netflix series, Wednesday; the spin-off show for the Addams Family! In a show dedicated to ‘outcasts’ with the ...
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23 November 2022
It takes a lot of ability to be a successful special effects make-up artist and even more to create impactful looks for the big screen. ...
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10 November 2022
In recent years, films with incredible special effects have become more and more common. Thanks to advances in technology, what was once impossible to film is now possible, and directors can bring their vision ...
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25 October 2022
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03 August 2022
Want to use your creativity, and love the idea of working in the film industry? [image src="/assets/Film-FX-4.JPG" id="24661" width="448" height="299" class="left ss-htmleditorfield-file image" title="film fx at Bolton" alt="film fx...
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It’s no secret that the film industry is rapidly evolving, particularly in the special effects sector. Perhaps, you’re a fan of Harry Potter, Avatar, or even Lord of the Rings? These are examples of some of the best-selling films tha...
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The FX film is something that most of us have grown up with. The Alien franchise starring Sigourney Weaver in the iconic role of Ellen Ripley holds a fond place in the hearts of many FX fans.It might be 30 years since we were intr...
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For anyone involved in the television and film industry, the talk of the last couple of weeks has been focused on the BAFTAs. The British Academy Film Awards, which took place in person this year following a difficult couple of years for...
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If you’re a third-year film FX student thinking about your next move, a film master’s could be a great way to advance your skills in this field. The MA Film FX Creative Practice degree at the University of Bolton is a highly flexible...
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You’re studying a film degree. Therefore you must be a hipster. Sound familiar?Are you studying a film special effects course at the University of Bolton? Or perhaps you’re interested in doing a film degree an...
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09 December 2021
Where would we be without film? Movies can be watched in the palm of our hand while CGI creates universes for us to explore without having to leave the cinema. The pandemic showed us that, when the going gets tough, we all look for a bit...
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30 November 2021
In the lead-up to Matrix 4, we look back at the first ever Matrix film techniques.When cinema took the red pill, everything changed. If you’re a movie buff who knows your special effects, you’ll know ...
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24 November 2021
Special Effects courses are highly practical and explore a huge range of specialist skills and techniques for creating both physical and digital effects to add so much more sensory stimulation to what is seen on ...
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Shh…here are the secrets from James Bond No Time To Die, as told by the SFX maestro himself!Daniel Craig gained international fame playing James Bond in Casino Royale back in 2006. He...
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30 July 2021
Deciding on a career path can seem like a tremendous task to begin with. After studying multiple subjects for years, you finally have an idea about what you enjoy learning and potentially a career to pursue. The next step is to look for ...
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21 July 2021
We all love seeing special effects in influential movies, but did you know that some of the special effects we know and love today such as the green screen and virtual reality, came out of earlier iconic films such as King Kong and The T...
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06 May 2021
From killer aliens and super heroes to dinosaurs soaring through the sky, the late Stan Winston has left us with some of the most iconic moments in film. If you aspire to be one of the best special e...
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29 March 2021
Dale Alexander, who graduated from the Visual Effects (VFX) and Animation degree with a first-class honours, is set to join the University as a lecturer on the course.Since finishing the degree in 2016, Dale has gone on to work fo...
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22 March 2021
Special Effects (SFX) for Film and TV student Jodie Tinsley, 21, graduated in 2020 and had secured a dream job on Doctor Who before the end of her degree.Thanks to networking opportunities as part of the course, Jodie met a contac...
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22 March 2021
Lecturers from the Visual Effects (VFX) and Animation degree at the University of Bolton are enjoying having a top ten movie on Netflix.Outside the Wire is an American sci-fi that tells the story of an android officer and drone pi...
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22 March 2021
The University of Bolton has collaborated with Millennium FX to provide Special Effects (SFX) for Film and TV students with industry-specific talks and training for the sector.Millennium FX is Europe’s leading supplier of prosth...
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22 March 2021
Visual Effects (VFX) and Animation is a key component to creating amazing real-life imagery for film and TV. Nearly everything you watch these days has an element of VFX and animation; whether it’s a movie on Netflix or Prime, a music ...
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16 February 2021
CGI or computer generated imagery plays an increasingly important role in the development of films. It has taken us on journeys that we would never have imagined possible. Gone are the foil rocket ships moved across the screen on almost ...
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17 August 2020
Study Film FX at the University of Bolton, No.1 in the North West for the past three years in Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide and No.2 in Teaching Quality in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.Result...
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26 May 2020
Being able to convey a storyline, or a message has always been important in creating a good film or TV series, but now with HD and 4K screens, people aren’t just looking for a tale to be told. There is a growing emphasis on quality, cr...
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07 May 2020
Studying for a degree can seem like a tall order, with plenty to revise, learn and recite some students start to ask how this knowledge will help them after they graduate. But at the University of Bolton, our students are equipped with m...
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04 May 2020
Visual Effects & Special Effects for films are powerful storytelling tools that help us create more engaging stories in our video productions. Our highly practical Special Effects for Film and TV degree explores a wide range of speci...
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01 May 2020
It would be an understatement to suggest that many people in the country currently have a lot of time on their hands. While plenty struggle to find ways to fill their time, others are starting new hobbies or working on bettering themselv...
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13 April 2020
Under our Film FX subject area umbrella, there is a wide range of courses with very specific job prospects. Here we will look at the main areas in more depth so you know what type of career you could enjoy after graduating from these res...
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