The mission of CompStart is simple…

Create practical content and resources that increase artist happiness 😁 and productivity 🚀.

1. 🤗 Artist Happiness and Productivity

   "I'm very happy to be alive and to be able to make art. And that's all I really want to do." - Andy Warhol

• We believe that VFX is not easy, but that happiness and productivity can be optimized through the use of helpful tools and techniques.

2. 🤝🏼 No Single Paradigm

   "To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge." - Nicolaus Copernicus

• What may be considered best practices today could easily become outdated or even detrimental in the future. It's important to stay curious and continue learning and experimenting to stay ahead of the curve. At the end of the day, what truly matters is the final product and how it engages and entertains audiences. Don't get too caught up in the technical details and processes of creating VFX - focus on creating compelling visuals that captivate and delight viewers. Let your creativity and skill shine through in the work you produce.

3. 🍞 Embrace Simplicity

   "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Leonardo da Vinci

• It's important to resist the urge to overcomplicate your setup and instead focus on using the tools that are truly necessary for the job. By streamlining your workflow and sticking to the essentials, you can avoid getting bogged down in unnecessary complexity and instead focus on creating beautiful, effective VFX.

4. 🧰 Software is Just a Tool

   "The painter who has mastered all the techniques of the art will still not be able to create anything worthwhile if he lacks inspiration and vision." - Henri Matisse

5. 🚀 Send It

   "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." - Confucius

• Instead of getting bogged down in the pursuit of perfection, focus on consistently improving your skills and technique. Don't be afraid to experiment and try new things, even if it means making mistakes along the way. Every mistake is an opportunity to learn and grow as an artist.