PIXL VISN | media arts academy

World-class education for 3D Visual Effects Artists in Germany

PIXL VISN was founded in 2010 by industry professionals Andrei Stirbu and Robb Innes. We offer an accelerated 18-month 3D Animation and Visual Effects training program in a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art equipment located in the heart of Cologne, Germany. We are now the largest talent factory for 3D Visual Effects Artists in the German-speaking region.

Houdini is included throughout our curriculum across the first four terms of the education. In this period, six distinct subjects are taught by five industry professionals, each with extensive experience and expertise in Houdini. They have worked as leads and supervisors on major studio productions from Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel, as well as many other Hollywood releases and hit streaming series. The instructors deliver to our students the expertise they gain working in the industry at lead studios like ILM, MPC, DNEG, and Sony. Past the first 12 months of their studies, students have access to mentors who guide them on individual projects as they prepare to follow in the footsteps of our alumni.

Our graduates have worked on productions like Avengers: Endgame, House of the Dragon and Avatar: The Way of Water. Many of our alumni are also working in responsible positions, e.g. as Head of Animation, Lead Modeler or Rigging/CFX Supervisor.

PIXL VISN is consistently one of the best schools in the world: Since 2018, we are repeatedly listed in the official “World School Rankings®️” at “The Rookies” in the TOP 10 of the world's best schools in the categories “Visual Effects” and “3D Animation”.