Poshin Wang Taiwan

Alumni Profile

“Lost Boys Learning is a school that really gets students industry ready. Through the experience of both Mark and Gillian I learned everything that I needed to confidently enter my career.”—Poshin Wang, Environment Artist/Matte Painter
Anthem Visual Effects

Why did you decide to attend LBL?

I was a teacher teach Fine Art in high school before I attended LBL. Not long in my teaching life I found my passion for film and want to be an artist. In my research of finding a way to be an artist work on film, I found Visual Effects is something I can do and will be enjoy doing it. I also found some schools that teaching VFX and LBL is one of them. I looked through those schools’ students gallery and LBL’s blew me away. With Mark and Gillian’s experience, I believe they know what the industry want and what I have to learn to get a job in VFX industry. That’s why I decide to attend LBL.

What was it like living on Vancouver Island?

Vancouver Island is one of the most beautiful places in my opinion. I love living on Vancouver Island and want to go back living there again. I enjoy all the natural beauty as well as friendly neighborhood.

How was the project-based learning experience?

I like all the projects designed by Mark and Gillian. I learned so much from every project. Through working on the those projects, I not only get an overall knowledge and skill but also help me found out what I want to focus on.

What was the best part of your LBL experience?

Learning with joy. I learned so much and had so much fun everyday. We was learning together, helping each other, working hard. But we also had BBQ, camping, night out for movies, visiting studio in Vancouver. Mark and Gillian make learning process become so much fun and enjoyable that I was looking forward go to studio everyday.

Did you have any surprising experiences?

Trampoline in the back yard:)

What did you like to do outside of the classroom?

Camp fire on the beach, watch a movie, hiking, painting and drawing, playing with kids and cats, gardening, reading.

What would you say to prospective students considering LBL?

My supervisor after my fist week of working once said I been taught very well after he know I was just freshly graduated. Mark and Gillian really prepared me very well for this industry.

What was your most memorable moment from your year attending LBL?

It was after I finish making my demo reel and everybody like it. I can’t believe I know nothing about VFX or 3D stuff at all one year ago. I accomplished and learned so much in one year with Mark and Gillian’s help.

Did you learn anything new about yourself?

Yes. I found out with my fine art background I can be a matte painter. I didn’t even know what’s matte painter before attending LBL.

Can you share any opportunities that have resulted from your LBL experience?

I got job offer from a VFX company in Vancouver not long after graduated which is impossible for me if I never attending LBL.