SFX, VFX & CGI: When, What and Why?

📅 Date: 7 July 2026

🎙️ Speaker: Nia Batanova – Animation Director and Visual Artist, Bulgaria

🔍 About the seminar:

Watch a free online seminar on the topic "SFX, VFX & CGI: When, What and Why?" on 7 July 2026 (Tuesday) at 19:00 with lecturer Nia Batanova.

What is the difference between SFX, VFX, CGI, and motion design? How does a real industry project look from start to finish? The seminar will follow all the steps a VFX animator goes through using real work files from true projects - from music videos and commercials to professional animated films.

The seminar will cover:

• How a professional workflow is built and how projects are organized;
• How different software work together and how creative and technical decisions are made;
• How AI tools are already integrated into the modern process;

Participants will develop practical knowledge and skills in:

• Key industry terms;
• Structure and organization of real projects;
• Navigation between 2D, 3D, motion design, compositing, editing, and visual effects;
• Integration of AI tools into the workflow;
• Approaches for creating comprehensive visual solutions.

The seminar is suitable for people who already have some experience in creating video content and design. Basic 3D knowledge is recommended as the focus will be on real technical processes.

In short: If you have ever watched an impressive commercial or animation and wondered, "How was this made?!", here you will see the answer from the first to the last layer.

🎙️ About the speaker:

Nia Batanova

Nia is an animation director and visual artist with extensive experience creating VFX and animation projects for advertising, music industry, and cinema. She works with the latest techniques in the field and integrates the most current AI models in developing a wide range of projects. Her work has generated over 50 million views on various social networks and has been featured in international media and digital platforms. Her authorial animated film has been awarded and supported in various contests and funding programs. Currently, she works with leading clients on the Bulgarian market, developing visual solutions for various advertising and animation projects.