ENDA Episode 05→ The time when the Endless Apprentice met the Grand Line of VFX (Part 2)
Along with the existence of the Grand Line, there were other concepts that I learned during my training that motivated me more to start my journey. Concepts that seem so foreign that were almost impossible to learn properly in any of the 4 Seas and that could be possible to learn in the Grand Line of VFX: the VFX Haki, which is divided into 3 types:
→Observation Haki: a sixth sense to detect and analyze a shot thoroughly and that would let you know if it looks photoreal or not. Not even the smaller pixels, edges, or color issues could escape this Haki. However, be aware that this Haki is not instant, it requires constant practice to improve and reach the color of Observation of a VFX Supervisor.
→Armament Haki: if the Observation Haki lets you analyze the shot, the Armament Haki gives you to skill to work on it. In essence is the ability to reinforce your body or the tip of your tablet pen or mouse with the skills and knowledge you have acquired: rotoscoping, painting, color correction, keying, etc, and use them correctly to tackle any shot you may find. There will not be a difficult shot to solve with the right Armament Haki.
Nonetheless, one more time this Haki as the Observation one requires constant practice and training to improve and reach the Armament Haki of a VFX Supervisor or even Senior Compositor.
→Supreme King Haki: more than a skill is the innate ability that would allow you to take the step from artist to supervisor: the ability to lead a team and have a presence in front of the bigger fishes in the industry.
The difference with the other Haki is that it cannot be learned by anyone, only those with the will to reach the highest status in the industry and able to communicate well with others will be the ones that could reach the higher ranks in the Grand Line. Additionally, this one is mandatory to become a Lead or Supervisor.
Any good artist will have the Observation and Armament Haki and could reach a Senior position and be comfortable. In fact, many artists decide to stay as Seniors because they do not want to handle the additional responsibilities of being a Lead or Sup and because they are happy with the result of their journey.
However, if you decide to go higher than that, be aware that achieving will be harder than you expected, especially if you want to unlock the Supreme King Haki.
In my particular case, I knew from the start of my journey that I was traveling only with my Devil’s Fruit power, which I knew wouldn’t be enough to pass the “Paradise.” That’s why, before my arrival, I looked for a place and, more importantly, someone who could teach me the fundamentals of the VFX Haki, and I found the place. It would be one year full of intensive training, but I knew it would be worth it.
How were my experiences in the first part of the Grand Line since my arrival? Well, that’s for the next update.
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