In this episode, we chat to Atem Kuol about how he became a VFX coordinator. Starting up as a witness camera operator and venturing into VFX production before embarking on 'Death on the Nile' as assistant coordinator, Atem gives us the low down on his experiences and how he made it into the VFX industry from his early beginnings in the live TV industry.One not to be missed, from anyone looking to understand what VFX coordinators do, and the ins and outs of how one gets to be one.As always, if you liked this episode, please like, comment, subscribe and share!Listen to all episodes on our websitehttps://www.thevfxartistspodcast.com/Connect with Atemhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/atemkuol/Chapters00:00:00 Ident    00:00:05 Intro    00:00:10 A bit about Atem    00:03:19 The role of a VFX coordinator explained    00:06:54 VFX journey - The inspiration    00:10:01 What's the entry route for VFX coordinators    00:11:35 Coordinating alongside covid    00:13:01 Working with departments on a day-to-day basis    00:14:05 Coordinator's relationship & process with VFX vendors    00:16:10 What's the best way to understand every department's needs    00:19:02 Features or Episodics    00:20:14 Advice for aspiring coordinators    00:21:40 Advice for coodinators looking to move between vendor side and production company    00:22:43 Humble Beginnings Films    00:23:58 Conclusion#vfxpodcast #vfxcoordinator #vfxcareer